XII International Seminar of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Port State Control in the United States – 2008 Annual Report & Recent Developments Mr. Jeffrey Lantz Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards United States Coast Guard

2007/2008 PSC Statistics Increase/decrease PSC Safety and Environmental Protection Detentions % Increase PSC Examinations10,42311,58211% Increase ISPS Major Control Actions % Decrease ISPS Examinations8,9019,4917% Increase PSC Rolling Detention Ratio 2007: 1.60% PSC Rolling Detention Ratio 2008: 1.76% Security Major Control Action Ratio 2007: 0.53% 1 Security Major Control Action Ratio 2008:

Detainable Deficiencies The leading detainable deficiency found in 2008 related to MARPOL Annex I. A smaller number of ISM related deficiencies were uncovered aboard substandard vessels. MARPOL, Annex I69 Engine Room Equipment65 Fire Fighting Appliances62 Crew Competency51

2007/2008/2009 PSC Statistics Russian Federation Current Detention Ratios 2009 (Jan-Sep) PSC Safety Detentions203.95%0 PSC Examinations ISPS Major Control Actions %0 ISPS Examinations PSC Rolling Detention Ratio 2008: 1.76% Security Major Control Action Ratio 2008: 0.41

Appeals Initiated through local USCG Sector USCG Headquarters – Office of Compliance is responsible for final action Appeal processes are contained in 46 CFR 1.03 and 33 CFR Appeals3657 Granted1122

QUALSHIP 21 Benefits: Improved Port State Control Performance - Ships and Registries Strive for Recognition Less Port State Control activity Worldwide Recognition : -QUALSHIP 21 Certificates -On line Recognition - Flag State Recognition - Annual Report Excellent marketing tool Owners Operators Flag State s

Long Range Information & Tracking (LRIT) Operation of the IMO mandated LRIT System began on 31 DEC 2008 Starting 1 JAN 2009, the USCG examined all commercial vessels subject to LRIT regulations to determine the status of compliance, no deficiencies issued Starting 1 JUL 2009, the USCG began the compliance & enforcement phase

Annex VI Implementation All commercial ships operating in U.S. waters must now comply with the air pollution requirements of MARPOL Annex VI Annex VI compliance is intended to be a record review and a spot check of equipment Like other similar exams of this type, exams can be expanded on an escalating scale if non-compliance is suspected

U.S. EPA NPDES Vessel General Permit (VGP) Applies to domestic and foreign ships in U.S. waters out to 3 nautical miles Compliance date: 6 FEB 2009 Notice of Intent Date 18 September 2009 CG will verify compliance with VGP during routine port state and flag state boardings

10 Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRP) Vessels are required to have submitted NTVRPs to USCG HQ as of August 10, Applies to self-propelled vessels > 400 GT ITC Guidance on development can be found in (NVIC CH-1) Noncompliance with NTVRP - denial of entry!

PSC Training PQS – Personnel Qualification Standard PSC Course PSC-related Courses, examples: –CVE School –LNG Training Job Aids

PSC Training Opportunities The Coast Guard maintains 120 different courses of instruction, including our Marine Inspector’s and PSC Officer’s Courses. We have accepted limited numbers applications by other Administrations for these training courses. The Coast Guard also considers requests for the exchange of personnel to allow for a less structured, but often times more practical, training experience. Applications for either type of training opportunity should be routed to the nearest American Embassy or Consulate for processing and forwarding to Coast Guard Headquarters. A complete list of courses and further information on this subject can be found at the following website:

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Contacts CDR Jennifer Williams- Chief of the Foreign & Offshore Vessel Compliance Division Mr. E.J. Terminella- PSC International Outreach LCDR Chuck Fluke- PSC Program Manager