Do not rely on the vagaries of personnel changes and federal changes. Top of page RADM Robert C. North in the Harbor Safety Committees of the 21st Century Conference wrap-up repeated his opening keynote challenges. Propose an optimal means of external communication between HSCs and Marine Transportation Users as well as with national level stakeholders. Determine how the collective federal agencies of the MTS initiative can help HSCs. Consider legislation and resource.
Safe traffic is a priority.
Think about environmental protection. We do not need a federal mandate for local coordination. Top of page 5. US Coast Guard HQ should develop a navigational inspection circular. A unified command should not be applied to Harbor Safety Committees.