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Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture of the United States (1994) / Chapter Skim
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4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Pages 58-62

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From page 58...
... salvage capability today is found in a small number of professional salvage companies, some dealing only with a specialized and limited aspect of salvage. Nevertheless, response to vessel casualties in the United States since 1982 has been timely and effective.
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From page 59...
... In contrast to the 50-year-old statement of national policy, the committee concludes that salvage fulfills additional functions -- preventing or minimizing marine pollution, providing for public safety, and minimizing the disruption of port activities. The committee therefore recommends: The Congress should update the national salvage policy to ensure that an adequate level of salvage capability is present in U.~.
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From page 60...
... (At present, this requirement applies only to vessels carrying petroleum as cargo.) TUG AVAILABILITY The committee concludes that geographic gaps may exist in the availability of adequate towing vessels for control and management of stricken ships, particularly in the Florida Straits and in areas of the West Coast.
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From page 61...
... The Coast Guard should request that the IMO consider requiring emergency towing arrangements on vessels other than tankers. In addition, the Coast Guard should urge vessel owners to incorporate other "salvage-friendly" modifications, such as cargo piping system modifications, and institute formal salvage training for vessel crews.
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From page 62...
... Modifications should also clarify the Federal On-scene Coordinator's ability to authorize incidental discharges resulting from ongoing cleanup operations, such as decanting from skimmers and pumping of engine rooms, through the daily work plans approved by the Unified Command System where appropriate.! SAFE HAVENS The committee concludes that, in the absence of predesignated safe havens, the risk is increased of marine casualties having catastrophic outcomes with environmental consequences.
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