Members of the Southeast Texas Waterway Advisory Committee (SETWAC) and Houston-Galvaston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee's (HOGANSAC) bid to host the 2011 National HSC/AMSC conference was resoundingly supported during the HSC Chair's meeting during the 2010 conference in Jersey City. We applaud SETWAC and HOGANSAC for stepping up to this challenge!
There is a lot of work ahead for both committees to make next year's conference a success, and there is not much time to get it done. They are actively seeking volunteers to be part of the Planning and Hosting Committee. The initial planning meeting will be in Houston on Wednesday, June 30th.
At the meeting they will discuss the location, venue for the evening event, sponsors and exhibitors. What we know so far is that the conference will be held somewhere in the Houston area. The date may be moved up a bit, instead of the usual dates in May or June. Because date selection is always a challenge, nothing is finalized yet and the planning committee will have to work closely with Coast Guard Headquarters to ensure a suitable date is picked.
It will take several sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers to make this conference a great success. We hope that you will be able to attend and participate in making 2011 the best Harbor Safety Conference yet. If you would like to participate in the planning process please send an email to LCDR Ellis Moose at ellis.h.moose@uscg.mil. We can refer you to the proper contacts in Texas. You can also monitor this blog where we'll keep you up to date on the status of the conference. Once planning conference calls start, we'll keep you informed of the dates and times of those as well.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Take the Conference Survey
The 2010 Conference Evaluation Survey is now available. Comments, feedback, and suggestions from 2010 Conference attendees regarding the content, quality, and structure of the program are encouraged and will help ensure that future programs meet the expectations of participants. Please respond as soon as possible to the 15 evaluation questions (Questions 1-9 are on the first page and Questions 10-15 are on the second page). You must respond to Questions 1-3 before proceeding to page 2 and finally submitting your responses.
Link to the 2010 Conference Evaluation Survey
Your responses really do help us keep fine tuning these events so please take the time to fill out the survey.
Link to the 2010 Conference Evaluation Survey
Your responses really do help us keep fine tuning these events so please take the time to fill out the survey.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Watch the HSC/AMSC Conference Videos
The Transportation Research Board arranged for each session of this year's National Harbor Safety/Area Maritime Security Conference to be professionally recorded. Those e-sessions are now available for viewing. The below link will take you to website where you can find the e-sessions:
http://www.bethereglobal.com/content/449_trb_harbor_safety/
Please note, this link takes you to a non-Coast Guard website. The Coast Guard does not necessarily agree with or endorse any of the comments made at the conference.
In order to view the e-sessions, simply scroll through the agenda and click on the presentation you'd like to see. You will be taken to a video presentation. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to review the conference or, if you couldn't attend this year, here is your chance to see what you missed.
We'd like to send out a huge Thank You to the TRB staff that supported this year's conference.
http://www.bethereglobal.com/content/449_trb_harbor_safety/
Please note, this link takes you to a non-Coast Guard website. The Coast Guard does not necessarily agree with or endorse any of the comments made at the conference.
In order to view the e-sessions, simply scroll through the agenda and click on the presentation you'd like to see. You will be taken to a video presentation. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to review the conference or, if you couldn't attend this year, here is your chance to see what you missed.
We'd like to send out a huge Thank You to the TRB staff that supported this year's conference.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Thank you for Attending the National HSC/AMSC Conference!
Last week we all enjoyed the hospitality of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Ops and AMSC at the National HSC/AMSC Conference. For those of you who attended, we will be sending out a survey shortly to see how we did. This was our first attempt at combining safety and security into one conference and general feedback has been initially positive. We understand we still have some kinks to work out, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. We look forward to hearing from you!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Combined HSC AMSC Annual Conference
Transcending Boundaries of Effort
Safety * Security * Stewardship
In June 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard harbor safety committees and area maritime security committees will hold a joint conference aimed at transcending the boundaries of efforts to improve and maintain safety and security within
the nation’s maritime transportation system and to foster stewardship of port and marine environments.
Conference Topics to Include• Integrating Safety and Security in the MTS
• MTS Recovery and Resiliency
• Port Facility and Harbor Access
• Safety and Security Elements in Port Development
• Maritime Safety and Security Research
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Conference Venue
Hyatt Regency Jersey City
2 Exchange Place
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
$130/night, single/double
NOTE: On-line conference registration and hotel reservation links will be available on the conference website soon.
We welcome participation in the planning efforts from HSC and AMSC members from around the country as well as from local USCG units. We are still looking for panel members and moderators. For information on the next planning conference call, please reply to this post and someone will contact you.
For more information, please monitor the conference website!
Safety * Security * Stewardship
In June 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard harbor safety committees and area maritime security committees will hold a joint conference aimed at transcending the boundaries of efforts to improve and maintain safety and security within
the nation’s maritime transportation system and to foster stewardship of port and marine environments.
Conference Topics to Include• Integrating Safety and Security in the MTS
• MTS Recovery and Resiliency
• Port Facility and Harbor Access
• Safety and Security Elements in Port Development
• Maritime Safety and Security Research
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Conference Venue
Hyatt Regency Jersey City
2 Exchange Place
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
$130/night, single/double
NOTE: On-line conference registration and hotel reservation links will be available on the conference website soon.
We welcome participation in the planning efforts from HSC and AMSC members from around the country as well as from local USCG units. We are still looking for panel members and moderators. For information on the next planning conference call, please reply to this post and someone will contact you.
For more information, please monitor the conference website!
Friday, August 28, 2009
2007 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year Citation
The Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee
The Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) is hereby recognized as the 2007 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year for significantly improving marine safety in the Houston–Galveston maritime area. In 2007, HOGANSAC strengthened its enormously successful maritime relationships and improved safety by identifying concerns and creating forums that achieve real-world results through innovation. HOGANSAC influenced policy at the national level through recommendations on deep draft ship entry facilitation, a two-day course of study known as “Brown Water University,” and its facility visit teams for safe access.
HOGANSAC’s Brown Water University grew out of its initial development of a publication to educate junior-level Coast Guard personnel, who were new to the region, on the unique characteristics of Houston’s inland towing operations. First taught in October 2007 to an audience of 30 Coast Guard personnel, the course grew in 2008 to include not only Coast Guard personnel but mariners and industry professionals as well. It is now recognized as an Industry–Coast Guard best practice to rapidly enhance the knowledge and understanding of the roles of industry and the Coast Guard in the inland transportation of goods on U.S. waterways.
HOGANSAC’s Navigation Operations Subcommittee developed safe navigation practices to reduce incidences of passing traffic pulling ships and barges off docks, efforts that resulted in a 25% decrease in parted lines in 2007. HOGANSAC also created facility interview teams who reviewed 256 vessel casualties occurring over a four-year period and implemented recommendations to reduce the number of incidents. The committee’s ATON (aid to navigation) Work Group partnered with Houston Vessel Traffic Service to revise the Quick Response Card in order to facilitate continuity of commercial operations after a self-reported ATON knockdown. ATON self-reporting has increased from 14.8% in 2006 to 48.5% today. HOGANSAC’s Harbor of Safe Refuge Subcommittee developed plans and procedures for conducting risk assessments, consistent with resolutions of the International Maritime Organization, to facilitate decision making when a vessel is in distress or seeking safe refuge. They completed chemical and gas dispersion models, identified offshore safe refuge locations, and created a decision tree for oil, chemical, gas, and other cargo vessels. The Harbor of Safe Refuge model is being incorporated into the South Texas Coastal Area Plan. Outreach and training initiatives for critical decision makers and other stakeholders is under way.
The exceptional actions and distinguished service of the Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee reflect the strong support and teamwork of both government and industry. The committee’s efforts are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the 2 highest traditions of maritime service and industry.
The Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) is hereby recognized as the 2007 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year for significantly improving marine safety in the Houston–Galveston maritime area. In 2007, HOGANSAC strengthened its enormously successful maritime relationships and improved safety by identifying concerns and creating forums that achieve real-world results through innovation. HOGANSAC influenced policy at the national level through recommendations on deep draft ship entry facilitation, a two-day course of study known as “Brown Water University,” and its facility visit teams for safe access.
HOGANSAC’s Brown Water University grew out of its initial development of a publication to educate junior-level Coast Guard personnel, who were new to the region, on the unique characteristics of Houston’s inland towing operations. First taught in October 2007 to an audience of 30 Coast Guard personnel, the course grew in 2008 to include not only Coast Guard personnel but mariners and industry professionals as well. It is now recognized as an Industry–Coast Guard best practice to rapidly enhance the knowledge and understanding of the roles of industry and the Coast Guard in the inland transportation of goods on U.S. waterways.
HOGANSAC’s Navigation Operations Subcommittee developed safe navigation practices to reduce incidences of passing traffic pulling ships and barges off docks, efforts that resulted in a 25% decrease in parted lines in 2007. HOGANSAC also created facility interview teams who reviewed 256 vessel casualties occurring over a four-year period and implemented recommendations to reduce the number of incidents. The committee’s ATON (aid to navigation) Work Group partnered with Houston Vessel Traffic Service to revise the Quick Response Card in order to facilitate continuity of commercial operations after a self-reported ATON knockdown. ATON self-reporting has increased from 14.8% in 2006 to 48.5% today. HOGANSAC’s Harbor of Safe Refuge Subcommittee developed plans and procedures for conducting risk assessments, consistent with resolutions of the International Maritime Organization, to facilitate decision making when a vessel is in distress or seeking safe refuge. They completed chemical and gas dispersion models, identified offshore safe refuge locations, and created a decision tree for oil, chemical, gas, and other cargo vessels. The Harbor of Safe Refuge model is being incorporated into the South Texas Coastal Area Plan. Outreach and training initiatives for critical decision makers and other stakeholders is under way.
The exceptional actions and distinguished service of the Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee reflect the strong support and teamwork of both government and industry. The committee’s efforts are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the 2 highest traditions of maritime service and industry.
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