Human factors limitations incorporated into drill evaluation sheet. Instituted standardized grading criteria. Results are left with the vessel and areas for improvement are identified in writing. Have seen significant improvements in overall maritime safety aboard the vessels. The program verifies human factor areas for operation of equipment and decreases inspection time aboard the vessel.
Agents now turn away substandard ships on their own, and class surveyors take charge of problems.
MOU included a Joint Standard Operating Procedure detailing targeting, boarding, reporting, training, and oversight. Increased understanding of CG goals will lead to better cooperation with industry. Checklist forwarded to vessel master prior to CG boarding, allowing time for preparation of vessel. Enhances crew familiarity with vessel, reduces detentions. Checklists translated into 7 different languages.