| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release | Date: June 20, 2007 Contact: Donald J. Kerlin |
COAST GUARD SEEKS MARINER FEEDBACK
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that its Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee has established a mechanism to provide ongoing feedback on the mariner licensing and documentation program and the relocation of the
“The committee is reaching out to organizations such as trade associations, labor unions, and educational institutions to obtain their feedback, as well as mariner feedback, on how implementation of the plan is affecting their constituents,” said Andrew McGovern, committee chairman. “This process includes an early warning email contact system so problems warranting immediate action can be brought to the Coast Guard’s attention.”
Those wishing to provide feedback should email the committee at MERPACfeedback@gmail.com.
The Coast Guard began restructuring its mariner licensing and documentation program in March 2005 to improve service to mariners. The project will relocate the
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