A Bridge to Inspection

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A Bridge to Inspection
Commander Lee Boone Office of Vessel Activities
(CG-543) Domestic Vessel Compliance
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Towing Vessel Bridging
Why do we need a bridge?
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Towing Vessel Bridging
What will it look like?
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Towing Vessel Bridging
Feedback we received
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Towing Vessel Bridging Current Plan
A phased approach

• Phase 1
• Outreach Education
• Industry Scheduled Exams
• Testing of Risk Tool

• Phase 3
• COI Issuance
• Priority Ordering
• Formal Training

• Phase 2
• Risk Based Exams
• Development of Formal
• Training

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Towing Vessel Bridging
Future Plans
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Questions?