b'SAFETY MATTERSSAFETYSASH Policy Updates andMaster Key Q & A ERIC CHRISTENSEN // PVA DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & RISK MANAGEMENTD iscussionofSexualAssaultharassment, and harassment within theSafetyInformationBulletin(MSIB) andSexualHarassmentmaritime industry. The changes to the1-23 for further information on report-(SASH)preventionandre- law put the U.S. Coast Guard in a posi- ing sexual misconduct on U.S. vessels. porting has been a topic of significanttion as the reporting authority and leadThelawcontainedotherprovisions discussion withing the maritime indus- investigatorofreportsofSASHandwhich are now subject to enforcement trysincethepassageoftheNationalharassment on board U.S. flag vesselsbytheCoastGuard.InNovember DefenseAuthorizationAct(NDAA)and involving U.S. mariners anywhere. 2023, the Coast Guard released policies for the Fiscal Year 2023. Contained into provide guidance on implementation the NDAA were new requirements un- Initial outreach by the Coast Guard toof the new laws and a set of frequently der Title 46 of the United States Codethemaritimeindustryfocusedonre- asked questions (FAQs). (U.S.C.) to enhance crew safety on cer- porting requirements and encouraging tain commercial vessels and to preventthose involved or witnessing SASH orOnJan.10,2024,theCoastGuard andrespondtosexualmisconduct,harassment incidents to report. As pre- publishedchangetwotoMSIB13-which includes sexual assault and sexualviously sent out to members, see Marine23CoastGuardPoliciestoAddress Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment PreventionandResponseonVessels. Thisupdateprovidedclaritytothe FAQsbasedonquestionsfromthe industry and public. Do you feel like youreNOT ALL POLICYdrowning in operationalIS CREATED EQUALchallenges? Not all the SASH policies apply to PVA membervessels.Ofthefourpolicies put out by the Coast Guard to date, Our ticketing platform addresses key challenges like financial management, here is a breakdown of applicability:staff training, and operational efficiency to become your ally in streamlining tasks, boosting growth, and simplifying your life. Policy Letter 23-04 Information in Accommodation Spaces. This policy letter implements 46 USC11101(a) and is applicable to U.S. vessels 100 GrossRegisteredTons(GRT)and over. The statue does not apply to ves-sels less than 100 GRT, which is most of the domestic passenger vessel fleet. Find out what smooth sailing looks like with our modern ticketing platform. The law requires vessel operators to post in berthing spaces and washing spaces rocketrez.com information for the crew on company policiesandproceduresforreporting sexual misconduct. A vessel with more FOGHORN 30'