b'remains focused and avoids unnecessary elaboration whileschools to build foundational knowledge, it is not a giving the Coast Guard the opportunity to take as muchreplacement for vital, face-to-face interactions with time as they need to go over their training. the community we serve. Both are essential in devel-oping Coast Guard Marine Inspectors.I contacted Sector Puget Sound for their thoughts on how training on our vessels impacts their training progression.LCDR Michael Tappan, CATheir response is below:Chief, Inspections DivisionU. S. Coast Guard Sector Puget SoundIt would be impossible for the Coast Guard to com-pleteourinspectionmissionwithoutthesupportThese training sessions typically have a senior inspector (jour-of our marine industry partners. At Sector Pugetneyman level), a newly qualified inspector, and AMIs work-Sound, our ability to succeed as a training port reliesing towards their qualifications. Like any of us, these trainees heavily on on-the-job training across a wide range ofare eager to impress their supervisors. With several CG-840 vessel types. Our trainees gain irreplaceable informa- books open and being scrutinized by numerous enthusiastic tion from operators that take time to explain theireyes, it is not uncommon for them to uncover minor dis-vessels systems and share their experiences on thecrepancies during their training. It may be something of a water. It is important for us as inspectors to applygentlemens agreement, but when something has been found classroomknowledgetoreal-worldscenariosandduring these training sessions, the issue is pointed out, and collaborate with the crew that work on these plat- thats the end. We have never been issued a CG-835 for issues formsdaily.Althoughourinspectorsgothroughfound during training outside the inspection. They show me astandardizedtrainingprogramandspecializedwhat they have found, talk about it, and then Argosy fixes it.LET ASSUREDPARTNERS MCM MANAGEYOUR INSURANCE SO YOU CANFOCUS ON YOUR VOYAGEAssuredPartners MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacic Northwest. Our combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industrys unique risks.Whether were working with vessel operators, builders, AssuredPartners MCMContact: Damon L. NasmanDirect Line: 206.262.6375Damon.Nasman@assuredpartners.comwww.assuredpartnersmcm.com17 AUGUST 2023'