A unified command should not be applied to Harbor Safety Committees. Communications are important for the mariner, both inter and intra communications. Communications on harbor safety should rise to the national agenda, should be usable and easily accessed. Build leadership to bring consensus. As Jeff High indicated earlier in the conference, we should lead and coordinate among ourselves.
Prevention is the best response.
The next round of prevention efforts is in our hands. AIS is moving along well. Get input to the Secretary of Transportation about the Harbor Safety Committees' progress. We need to hear more on effective risk management. HSC conference attendees next week a copy of the conference evaluations, RADM North's opening paper, and a summary of the wrap-up panel's remarks.