![]() While the Coast Guard holds its duty to protect U.S. shores, include but are not limited to expanded security checks at sea, vessel escorts, and the requirement of the operating company to hire additional security personnel. Schrinner admits, as the USCG has developed a "proportional scale of enforcement." These options, depending on a myriad of factors including the overall performance history of the vessel, the port of origin and the last port-of-call before reaching U.S. The enforcement posture post Jis not black and white, Capt. "By the letter of the law, we can deny entry of a ship (not in compliance), but before leaping to that drastic step, there are options," Capt. The enforcement of Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) - while simultaneously ensuring that commerce continues. Schrinner is intent on seeing that the Coast Guard does its job - specifically. Learned young and practiced over a decorated 30 year plus career, Capt. I remember as a trainee in 1973 the mantra was (for the USCG) to facilitate commerce," Schrinner said. With speculation running rampant and a flurry of last-minute paperwork, retiring Chief of the Marine Safety Division.Ĭoast Guard Atlantic Area, Captain John E. coast, as the deadline for companies to comply to the letter of the new maritime security laws enters force. When the clock strikes midnight June 30, 2004, the world will watch with wonder to see if shipping as we know it will come to a screeching halt off the U.S. Schrinner discusses his philosophy on making it run smoothly. Drinking champagne in front of a roaring fire, waiting for the lights to go out.Coast Guard Atlantic Area includes five Coast Guard Districts spanning 14 million square miles and involves 30,000 personnel. ![]()
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