Policy

Question 1

CG firefighting policy

Answer 1

Not a primary responsibility. CG renders assistance as time and resources are available, based on the level of personnel training and adequacy of equipment available for a specific situation at hand.

Question 2

What is MSAP?

Answer 2

Maritime SAR assistance policy

Policy and procedure for the towing and salvage of disabled vessels in order to minimize the possibility of CG competition or interference with commercial enterprise.

Question 3

Forcible evacuation policy

Answer 3

CG authorized to rescue and aid persons and protect and save property…this may include forcing or compelling mariners to abandon their vessels.

Decision made by SC

Risk management

Question 4

General salvage policy (other than towing)

Answer 4

CG units may assist salvors within unit capabilities at request.

OIC discretion.

Units and personnel shall not be unduly hazarded in performing salvage.

Question 5

Direction and navigation assistance to mariners

Answer 5

Shall not pass courses to steer.

Using information gained from mariner and charted information to help determine an approximate location to be used with other navigational tools.

Question 6

Rescuing pets and other animals?

Answer 6

When feasible, CG units should conduct pet rescues when their owners are rescued.

Other situations, risk assess. Potentially provide resource to assist OGA rescue.

Question 7

MEDICO requirements

Answer 7

Medical advice transmitted by CG facilities must come from qualified medical officers