reporting marine casualties

U.S. Department ofHomeland Security

United StatesCoast Guard

Reporting Marine Casualties



A vessel accident is reportable if…

It occurs upon the navigable waters of the U.S., its territories or possessions OR involves a U.S. vessel, wherever the accident may occur…

…and meets one of the following criteria

Reportable Casualty, Defined



Reportable Casualty, Defined

• Groundings;• Bridge allisions;• Loss of propulsion/steering;• Seaworthiness adversely

affected (including fire & flooding);

• Death or Injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid;

• Damage exceeding $25,000; • An occurrence involving

significant harm to the environment.

Reference: 46 CFR 4.05-1



Reference: 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(i)

Medical Treatment, Defined

Medical treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. Medical treatment does not include:– Visits to a health care professional solely for

observation or counseling; or– Diagnostic procedures such as x-rays & blood

tests solely for diagnostic procedures; or – “First Aid” as defined below.



First aid means:• Use of non-prescription medications;• Administering of immunizations;• Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin;• Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads,

butterfly bandages, etc.;• Use of hot/cold therapy;• Use of any non-rigid means of support such as elastic bandages, wraps,

etc.;• Use of temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident

victim;• Use of finger guards;• Removing foreign objects from the eye’s or splinters;• Drinking of fluids to combat heat stress;• Use of eye patches; and• Drilling a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a

blister.

Reference: 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)

First Aid, Defined



Notify the Coast Guard by any means available as soon as possible after addressing safety concerns associated with the incident. (Reference: 46 CFR 4.05-1)

Include: • vessel’s name and official number• location / # POB• owner/operator's name• what happened• injuries / environmental damage / property damage

Immediate Notice



Written Report

CG-2692 (Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death):

Submit to Sector Juneau within 5 days of the incident

Fill it out completely!

The newest forms (version 04-06) can be found at:

http://homeport.uscg.mil/juneau



SMI & Drug/Alcohol Testing

Required for all individuals directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident (SMI).

– Death– Injury beyond first aid rendering crew unable to perform routine duties– Property damage in excess of $100,000– Loss of uninspected vessel over 100 GRT– Loss of any inspected vessel– Discharge of 10,000 gal of oil or a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance.

Alcohol test specimen provided within two hours.

Drug test urine specimen provided within 32 hours.Reference: 46 CFR 4.03-2 and 46 CFR 4.06-3



Drug / Alcohol Test Reporting

Use form CG-2692B (04-06) and fill out completely

Chain of custody forms should be filed along with the CG-2692B

Results of chemical testing must be provided to Sector Juneau upon receipt.



Contact Information

LT Nick Neely907-463-2465

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 907-463-2472

Mailing address:2760 Sherwood Lane, Suite 2A

Juneau, AK 99801

You can email CG-2692’s to: [email protected]



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