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Marine Safety

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Environmental Protection is a critical mission area for the United States Coast Guard and the Auxiliary is proud to be of assistance in many environmental missions.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Marine Safety Program is overseen by the Prevention Directorate. The program is designed to facilitate and encourage Auxiliary support for Coast Guard Sectors in the legacy Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Programs. There are four divisions of the Prevention Department devoted to the Marine Safety Program.
1. Commercial Vessel Activities
� Inspected Commercial Vessels
� Foreign Flagged Vessels
� Domestic Vessels( i. e. T-Boat, K-Boat, Passenger, Cargo, Tanker)
� Uninspected Vessel Activities
� Uninspected Passenger Vessels
� Uninspected Tow Vessels
� Commercial Fishing Vessels
2. Port and Facility Activities
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Container Inspections Marine Safety oriented MOM Patrols Regional Exam Center Support Waterways Management
3. Prevention Outreach
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America ' s Waterway Watch Sea Partners
� Aquatic Nuisance Species( ANS) Resources:
� Living Marine Mammals Resources:
Good Mate Program 4. Communication and Education
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Marine Safety Ribbon Trident( Auxiliary Marine Safety) Training Program Auxiliary Marine Safety( Trident) Device Marine Safety Grant Support
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