Our Mission

1
Our Mission

• Protect the Port.
• Safeguard Military Essential Port Infrastructure.
• Keep the MEW Open.

2
HAZMAT and Vessel Safety

• USCG is here to assist you in assuring that your
  cargo, the vessel and the crew arrive in theatre
  safely.
• Vessel Accidents happen all the time.
• Almost all HAZMAT can be shipped
• It needs to be identified, segregated and stowed
  accordingly.
• Containers need to be serviceable and properly
  packed and dunnaged.

3
What can you do to help?

• Declare and document your HAZMAT
• Affix placards and have extras to reapply to the
  ones that blew off
• Prepare to have extra locks or better yet seals
  available for the containers
• Consolidate HAZMAT
• Use serviceable containers or repair before
  loading

4
Lessons learned from 2003

• While IMDG is being used, be aware that parts of
  49 CFR may apply to your shipment.
• Secure fire extinguishers in brackets
• If not properly drained/cleaned, over packed
  jerri cans are regulated
• Have purge certificates available
• Affix paperwork inside right door in case it
  blows off during shipment.
• Properly segregate, stow, and secure cylinders

5
Lessons learned continued

• Dunnage cargo for movement on all axis
• Be sure Battery terminals are secure.
• Cylinders in vehicles are HAZMAT.
• Place all HAZMAT at rear of container
• Portable generators/engines are regulated. Fixed
  units will be treated as vehicles.
• Limited Quantity must be declared
• Containers must be in good condition for shipment
  by water. (IICL standards).