PARTNERSHIP APPROACH TO WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT: HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEES

This article defines and describes Harbor Safety Committees (HSCs). HSCs are loosely defined as local coordinating bodies whose responsibilities include recommending actions to improve the safety of a port or waterway. They are generally comprised of representatives from maritime labor and industry organizations, environmental groups, governmental agencies, and other public interest groups. The ways in which HSCs fit into waterways management within national, regional, and local maritime systems are also discussed. With increased support, HSCs can be powerful positive forces in enhancing the safety in our nation's ports.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22203-1804
• Authors:
  • Case, G D
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 1999-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 33-35
• Serial:
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental protection; Federal government agencies; Harbor traffic control; Harbors; Marine safety; Maritime safety; Ports; Regional transportation; Water transportation; Waterways
• Identifier Terms: United States Coast Guard
• Uncontrolled Terms: Harbor safety committees; Public interest groups; Waterways management
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00789416
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 1 2002 12:00AM