Congratulations to new marine inspectors and investigators

Captains,

I recently attended a graduation at USCG Training Center, Yorktown VA. It's good to know that the new marine inspectors and investigators are well trained and eager to continue the tradition of marine safety service when they return to their home ports.

RADM W

Marine Inspection & Investigations School

Overview

The Marine Inspection and Investigation School supports the Coast Guard's efforts to promote safety of life and property at sea by providing performance based training to marine inspectors and investigators.

• The Coast Guard Marine Inspection Program establishes national design, construction, equipment, and operations regulations for merchant, fishing, and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard also works through the International Maritime Organization to improve commercial vessel safety on a global scale. Marine Inspectors are typically tasked with enforcing a host of national and international treaties and conventions.
• The Coast Guard Marine Investigation Program investigates and determines the cause of marine casualties involving commercial vessels. Investigating Officers may take a variety of actions against Merchant Mariners who are found at be at fault in a marine casualty, including civil penalties (fines), administrative procedures (loss of license/document), and/or criminal procedures (prison).