Coast Guard holds piracy media roundtable

WASHINGTON — Company security officers representing United States ship owners and operators affected by the issuance of Maritime Security Directive 104-6 (rev. 2) entitled, Guidelines for U.S. Vessels Operating in High Risk Waters, met with the Coast Guard's Chief of Vessel Activities Monday, to discuss issues associated with the new directive.

In light of continued interest in Maritime Security Directive 104-6 (rev. 2) and to discuss the results of Monday's meeting, the Coast Guard will host a media roundtable scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday. The roundtable is scheduled for one hour.

WHAT: Media roundtable with Capt. Eric Christensen, U.S. Coast Guard chief of vessel activities, to discuss Maritime Security Directive 104-6 (rev. 2) entitled, Guidelines for U.S. Vessels Operating in High Risk Waters and items of discussion from Monday's meeting with company security officers representing U.S. ship owners and operators.

WHERE: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd St. SW, Room 2303,Washington, DC, or via phone at (866) 916 - 5816. Callers must enter passcode 8524690 when prompted.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 10:15 a.m. The roundtable is scheduled to last until 11 a.m.

HOW: The roundtable will be moderated by a member of the Coast Guard's public affairs office. Questions may be submitted electronically in advance or during the roundtable by completing an online inquiry form by clicking here, or pasting http://www.piersystem.com/external/index.cfm?cid=786&fuseaction=inquiry.home into an internet browser. Please be sure to select the group "media" from the drop down menu.

Members of the media interested in attending the roundtable in person are asked to contact Coast Guard Public Affairs at 202-372-4635 or 202-372-4620 to make arrangements for access to Coast Guard Headquarters.

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