comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
C.6. Vessel Safety
and Related Law
Enforcement
Patrols
C.6.a.
Recreational
Vessel Safety
C.6.b.
Commercial
Vessel Safety
Patrols
Patrols to detect recreational and other vessel safety violations and deter
unsafe boating practices can normally be considered low risk. Expected
benefits include a potential reduction in the number and severity of SAR
incidents.
Patrols intended to detect and deter unsafe boating should normally be
conducted in high traffic density areas during times when traffic density
is expected to be the greatest, or during times when SAR cases have
historically occurred. In most instances, these patrols should be
conducted in a highly visible manner to maximize the potential deterrent
effect. The use of Coast Guard Auxiliary facilities to provide a Coast
Guard presence is strongly encouraged.
Commercial vessel safety patrols (e.g. commercial fishing vessels,
towboats, un-inspected passenger vessels) shall be coordinated with the
cognizant Captain-of-the-Port (COTP) / Marine Safety personnel through
their Operational Commander.
(01) At-sea enforcement of commercial fishing vessel safety
regulations is normally conducted in conjunction with fisheries
law enforcement operations.
(02) At-sea enforcement of safety regulations for commercial vessels,
other than commercial fishing vessels, will normally require the
involvement of COTP / Marine Safety personnel because of the
complex nature of commercial vessel regulations.
C.7. Drug Law
Enforcement
Patrols
Unit drug LE operations should be restricted to action taken in response
to drug smuggling information (i.e., response operations). Units should
not conduct drug LE patrols unless the District Commander has assigned
this mission. Drug LE patrols shall be coordinated with the District or
Sector Commander.
C.8. Immigration Unit immigration LE operations should be restricted to action taken in
Law Enforcement response to migrants smuggling information and illegal entry information
Patrols
(i.e., response operations). Units should not conduct immigration LE
patrols unless this mission has been assigned in accordance with the
District Commander’s mission designation statements. Immigration LE
patrols shall be coordinated with the District Commander.
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