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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
E.5. Unit
Responsibilities
When ports and waterways patrol is directed by the Sector Commander,
units shall:
(01) Survey waterfront facilities to provide baseline data of facility
capability that would be useful in emergency response.
(02) Monitor port operations including certain types of marine events.
(03) Locate and report the presence of oil or hazardous substance
pollution around vessels and along the waterfront.
(04) Locate and report the presence of dangerous or illegal conditions
or situations, such as improperly moored vessels, vessel or
waterfront fires, or oil spills.
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