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COXSWAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Answer✔Coast Guard Regulations COMDTINST
m5000.3B
1. Safety and Conduct of passengers and crew
2. Safe pilotage and navigation of the vessel
3. Completion of the mission/sortie
RESPONDS TO:
4. Hazards to life and property
5. Violations of laws and regulations
6. Discrepancies in ATON
Who can relieve the coxswain? - Answer✔1.) The coxswains CO or XPO
2.) A senior officer at the scene of distress, emergency or other abnormal situation who
exercises authority under the provisions of Article 5-1-4, whether or not other units are
involved.
General Salvage Policy- SAR Addendum 4.3 - Answer✔When no commercial salvage facilities
are
on scene, Coast Guard units should only engage in salvage other than towing when limited
salvage operations (e.g., ungrounding, pumping, damage control measures, etc.) can prevent a
worsening situation or complete loss of the vessel. Any salvage operations shall be
performed at the discretion of the unit CO/OINC.
NOTE: Coast Guard units and personnel shall not be unduly hazarded in performing
salvage.
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