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1 National Harbor Safety Committee

2 Industry Coast Guard Partnership Managing the Relationship in Multiple Ports Presented by Gary Frommelt Vice President Marine Operations

3 Outline The Partnership CG Relationships Entertainment Cruises Fleet Who we are What we do 2008 Key Operating Strategies - Marine Partnership Initiatives by Port Chicago operations Consequences of good & challenged relationships

4 Partnership EC Style Relationships built at local level Local crew w local CG team Routine operations Issues solved at Sector Level not HQ Build relationship by being a partner get involved Actively participate in port activities, AMSC, Industry Days Know your partner before you have an emergency It is a trust relationship be open & honest with your CG partner It is a trust relationship; expect the same from your partner Communication must be regular & frequent If the team is doing a great job; let the command know about it

5 CG Relationship Why It s Easy We share many of the same goals Safety of passengers, crew & vessels Protection & development of the marine transportation system Protection of the environment We re (almost) all mariners Our professional careers are dependant on the safety & security of the maritime transportation system Because industry must answer to our regulator Because the Commandant said so; welcome guidance from Admiral Allen

6 CG Relationships Why It s Hard Unique personalities in each port; both CG & Industry CG rotates every 3 years; by the time you get to know the port and the players it is time to move on CG maritime security responsibilities Industry partners became part of the domain that needed to be watched Marine safety went farther into the background Shortage & loss of personnel experienced in marine safety Seasonality of dinner cruise industry; 80% of revenue in 3 month period; downtime very costly

7 Positive Aspects In Every Harbor Strong relations with other agencies Coast Guard Marine police & harbor patrol Underway medical transport Vessel escort Fire department & other emergency response agencies Direct access to the Sector leadership Good communication & coordination with other vessels in the harbor Good relationship with other industry partners/competitors

8 Partnership Room for Growth Reluctant to meet openly with industry No CG sponsored industry day Industry scheduled w initially little interest and no participation from CG Commandant s directive change in approach New dialogue w signs of a continuing open relationship Equivalent level of safety Port very restrictive Allowances in every other port not granted here AMSC some ports more open than others

9 Entertainment Cruises Fleet 24 Vessels operating in 7 US cities 19 Dinner cruise vessels 5 Thrill ride type tour boats (summer months) 4 Lake Michigan 1 Potomac River 16 K vessels; 8 T vessels Primarily 600 pax Largest vessel 230 x 63 Smallest 70 x 18 Dinner cruise vessels operate year round

10 Typical Cruise minute boarding Harbor cruise 3 hours Majority depart & arrive at the same dock Cruise routes typically the same but may vary based on Weather Traffic Safety & security zones Other events; regattas, Tall Ships, etc. Crew Captains primarily full time dedicated to specific vessel Live ashore no onboard accommodations Little movement between ports

11 Business Environment Over 1.7 million passengers on 10,000 cruises annual 400 year round positions 1,700 jobs in season Business challenges Fuel costs Higher dock lease fees w fewer docking spaces Unwelcome in residential areas Parking getting farther from operation Competition primarily land based venues with far fewer regulatory burdens Positive people want to have fun & celebrate events even in tough economic times

12 2008 Marine Operations Key Operating Strategies Marine Regulatory Compliance Review, update & standardize all policies, procedures, emergency response plans, training plans & regulatory compliance requirements Marine University 2 day mandatory continuing education Fleetwide Preventative Maintenance Plan Web based PM plan Streamlined Inspection Plan component Improved safety & loss control Integrated reporting & incident analysis system 3 rd party safety audit mid-season

13 2008 Marine Operations Key Operating Strategies Enhance Coast Guard Relationships Town Hall Meeting w CG Sector Commander or Chief of Prevention & City Marine Team Two lunches annually w CG, GM & City Marine Director; Pre-season & Post-season Active participation w Industry Days (hosting & planning involvement strongly encouraged) Active involvement in AMSC, Industry Groups & expanded involvement in PVA regional meetings & committees

14 Boston

15 Boston Port Issues Large amount of recreational traffic; numerous sailboats Normal route is altered upon arrival of LNG carrier 24 hour notice; good communications Schedule often falls on a Saturday evening; busiest time for city front and passenger harbor traffic Good communication w inspection team level Strong industry partnerships for mutual aid CG teams regularly ride cruises

16 CG Marine Force Protection Team

17 Boston Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Team Anti-terrorism training on small passenger vessel 30 participants from throughout the country First time this training was held on a commercial vessel Underway access via water & air planned for 08 CG pilot training program for bio/chemical terrorist attack response December 2007 Boston 1 of 3 test cities for this group Vessel access via 25 quick response craft Exercise scenarios o Secure vessel w full complement of pax o Secure vessel w no pax or crew onboard o Pilot vessel to safety during bio hazard event

18 New York/New Jersey

19 New York 4 Vessels; home dock is Chelsea Piers Cruises out of New Jersey Great communication via Harbor Safety Committee; updates on harbor traffic, dredging, film crews, etc. CG sea marshals regularly ride cruises Crew participation in the HSC Great relationship with Sector Command CG staff generous with time for size of port

20 New York Trojan Horse Exercises Sponsored by SUNY Maritime 2007 Simulated terrorist act triggers multi-agency response Spirit of New York role - evacuation & safe transport of dignitaries from the United Nations Trojan Horse Exercise scheduled for August Goals Response to mining of the harbor or other underwater terrorist event Ability to coordinate place of safe refuge Test recovery of the MTS

21 Trojan Horse III Systems Integration Meeting Technical Planning Group 2 May Ron Brinkley Mark Goldberg Mike Moore Northrop Grumman Corporation

22 New York City 9-11 Support 1030 All NYC bridges & tunnels are closed 11 AM Spirit vessels began shuttling people from Chelsea Piers to New Jersey By midnight, Spirit cruises had transported over 8,000 evacuees across the river No electricity, potable water, or comfort zones in the area Spirit of New York docked at North Cove Marina 300 yards from Ground Zero Provided service for 3 weeks until Red Cross land based facility could take over Served a total of 400,000 meals at a rate of 25,000 per day to rescue workers Spirit crews brought in from other cities to assist in manning the vessel

23 Philadelphia

24 Philadelphia Recreational traffic is almost non-existent Sector Delaware Bay staff participate in crew training Security Exercise - New Jersey State Police & SWAT Team Search & seizure Clearing all compartments Boarding techniques Shipboard close quarters fire arms training Penn s Landing security team Training w ship s crew on MARSEC levels Maritime Domain Awareness Gangway & shipboard security procedures Part of city mass evacuation plan

25 Baltimore

26 Baltimore High volume of recreational traffic Moderate volume of commercial traffic Inner harbor busy; water taxis, paddle boats, etc. General public can rent a motorized inflatable Vigilance with each cruise, departure & landing Great relationship w Sector Baltimore Received letter of recognition from CG for employee

27 Washington, DC

28 Washington, DC Large volume of recreational traffic Numerous sailing & rowing vessels Almost no commercial traffic Great relationships CG Sector Baltimore DC Marine Police

29 Washington, DC Part of Reagan National mass casualty rescue plan Part of DHS mass evacuation plan for city 9-07 FBI Dive & Rapid Response Team exercise to take back control of vessel; captured & cuffed 20 crew members acting as terrorists Full scale exercise w USCG, Reagan National Airport, DC Harbor Police, Fire & Rescue, Fairfax & Alexandria Fire & Rescue (fire in engine room, panic, passengers in water) Regular exercises with DC & Secret Service bomb squad DC Harbor Patrol DC Fire Department

30 Washington, DC

31 Washington, DC

32 Norfolk

33 Norfolk, VA Large volume of commercial traffic Moderate to high levels of recreational traffic Dock is adjacent to a busy marina Regular underway boarding exercises with Marine Police & Coast Guard Alter route due to Navy vessel traffic

34 Portsmouth Fire & Police Norfolk, VA Drills w Norfolk & Portsmouth Fire & Police boats o Access for medical transport o Security & law enforcement o Fire emergency o Underway exercise board vessel at 10k Norfolk Police Department & Harbor Police Bomb threat exercise with divers inspecting hull & pier area Exercise with bomb sniffing dogs; swept entire ship in preparation for a cruise w the Naval & Marine Corp intelligence group Black Water Group training for boarding & hostage situations

35 Chicago

36 Chicago

37 Fleet Chicago Operations Three 600 passenger dinner cruise vessels passenger open thrill ride vessels All vessels docked at Navy Pier High volume of pedestrian & recreational traffic Dinner cruise primarily pre-booked business Thrill rides primarily walk up business Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority Operates Navy Pier & McCormick Place Quasi city-state run agency Mixed feelings of commercial vessels at the pier vs a clear view of Lake Michigan No other commercial pax vessel facilities on the lakefront Sail year round weather/ice permitting

38 Chicago Coast Guard Relations Historically great relationship made comfortable by outgoing personalities Change in personnel brought difficult personality & sense of us & them Many industry players became distant & kept communication to a minimum Small incident - failure to follow procedures, failure to report major problem No relationship in place for review, discussion & understanding

39 Chicago Coast Guard Relations Now Excellent relationship on all levels Town hall meeting w marine team CG participates in crew training Constant dialogue regarding Vessel condition R&M work Renovations Operational issues The relationship Local inspector to New Jersey for new build inspection Keep it going regardless of personnel

40 Chicago Future Olympics in 2016 Already chosen US city Extensive waterfront plans Expectations of large volumes of passenger traffic Dime Pier Project City plans to renovate pier CG actively coordinating marine safety aspects with industry

41 We are your Partners Develop & promote Industry Days that are a two way exchange of information we can learn from each other A true partnership requires the trust and effort of both parties Appreciate the comfortable relationships; devote all the effort needed for the difficult ones Maritime Domain Awareness we are additional eyes are ears on the waterfront Brew the coffee for your partner!

42 Badger Thank You for your Attention

Potomac River Commuter Ferry Feasibility Study & RPE Results

Potomac River Commuter Ferry Feasibility Study & RPE Results 1.1 Introduction The Prince William County Department of Transportation conducted a route proving exercise (RPE) and feasibility study of a proposed commuter ferry service on the Potomac River between