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Reporting Marine Casualties
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Reportable Casualty, Defined
A vessel accident is reportable if…
It occurs upon the navigable waters of the U.S.,
its territories or possessions OR involves a U.S.
vessel, wherever the accident may occur…
…and meets one of the following criteria
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Reportable Casualty, Defined
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Groundings;
Bridge allisions;
Loss of propulsion/steering;
Seaworthiness adversely
affected (including fire &
flooding);
• Death or Injury requiring
medical treatment beyond first
aid;
• Damage exceeding $25,000;
• An occurrence involving
significant harm to the
environment.
Reference: 46 CFR 4.05-1
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Medical Treatment, Defined
Medical treatment means the management and
care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
Medical treatment does not include:
– Visits to a health care professional solely for
observation or counseling; or
– Diagnostic procedures such as x-rays & blood
tests solely for diagnostic procedures; or
– “First Aid” as defined below.
Reference: 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(i)
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
First Aid, Defined
First aid means:
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Reference: 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)
Use of non-prescription medications;
Administering of immunizations;
Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin;
Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads,
butterfly bandages, etc.;
Use of hot/cold therapy;
Use of any non-rigid means of support such as elastic bandages, wraps,
etc.;
Use of temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident
victim;
Use of finger guards;
Removing foreign objects from the eye’s or splinters;
Drinking of fluids to combat heat stress;
Use of eye patches; and
Drilling a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a
blister.
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Immediate Notice
Notify the Coast Guard by any means available as
soon as possible after addressing safety concerns
associated with the incident. (Reference: 46 CFR 4.05-1)
Include:
• vessel’s name and official number
• location / # POB
• owner/operator's name
• what happened
• injuries / environmental damage / property damage
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Written Report
CG-2692 (Report of Marine
Accident, Injury or Death):
Submit to Sector Juneau within
5 days of the incident
Fill it out completely!
The newest forms (version 0406) can be found at:
http://homeport.uscg.mil/juneau
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
SMI & Drug/Alcohol Testing
Required for all individuals directly involved in a
Serious Marine Incident (SMI).
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Death
Injury beyond first aid rendering crew unable to perform routine duties
Property damage in excess of $100,000
Loss of uninspected vessel over 100 GRT
Loss of any inspected vessel
Discharge of 10,000 gal of oil or a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance.
Alcohol test specimen provided within two hours.
Drug test urine specimen provided within 32 hours.
Reference: 46 CFR 4.03-2 and 46 CFR 4.06-3
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Drug / Alcohol Test Reporting
Use form CG-2692B (04-06) and fill out completely
Chain of custody forms should be filed along with
the CG-2692B
Results of chemical testing must be provided to
Sector Juneau upon receipt.
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Contact Information
LT Nick Neely
907-463-2465
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 907-463-2472
Mailing address:
2760 Sherwood Lane, Suite 2A
Juneau, AK 99801
You can email CG-2692’s to:
[email protected]
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Questions?
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Homeland Security
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Coast Guard