This means that port users will soon have real time barometric, wind, tide and current information from several strategic sites throughout the Port. This codifies the fact that the two Ports have the responsibilities for vessel traffic information within the Ports. The procedures portion has been removed thereby eliminating the need for tariff changes when procedures are modified. Dan Pippenger, USCG, reported that the minutes from the last session of this panel were distributed to all HSC members for their review and advice. The group continues to work on the boating safety pamphlet outreach program and small boat VHF-FM channel usage.
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This will give the Ports, trucking associations, terminal operators and PMA the opportunity to present their solutions to relieve Port and associated highway congestion. Bob Blair pointed out that assist tugs are only getting larger and more powerful and that a test bollard needs to be identified. Jim Penny indicated that Crowley Marine recently found an acceptable bollard at Southwest Marine that, properly rigged, and with equipment from Coordinated Wire Rope, could withstand a 100 ton test. Lynn Korwatch , Executive Director of the San Francisco Marine Exchange and former San Francisco Harbor Safety Committee Chairperson, introduced Lcdr. Greg Case to discuss the plans for the National Harbor Safety Committee Conference, to be held in San Francisco 19-20 March.