Today, the Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, testified before a Congressional Hearing focusing on Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Regulatory Programs. Thomas’ comments and answers focused on the following:

• Challenges from a dynamic maritime industry
• Progress on statutory mandates
• STCW implementation updates
• Update on implementation of fishing vessel examinations
• Update on implementation of towing vessel inspections

You can view the written testimony and video on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee website.

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