In Phase II of the program, vessels conduct their own examinations and issue their own decals. Of Natural Resources conducted voluntary inspections and held training for local charter fishing vessel operators. Designated a reserve member to expand program further in 1998. Translations educate fishermen on regulations in their native language. Decals are issued with two-year expirations if the examined vessel is found in compliance with minimum requirements.
Program encourages voluntary compliance.
PSC Boarding team members required to obtain qualification as Assistant Marine Inspector within 6 months of assignment to division. It provides COTP policy guidance, contact numbers, and answers frequently asked questions Has improved preparedness of foreign vessels scheduled for CG exams in port. Code deemed equivalent to U.S. regulations for vessels trading in Caribbean region and was adopted in Federal Register. Human factors limitations incorporated into drill evaluation sheet. Instituted standardized grading criteria.