Sector New York Operations Supplement to the Auxiliary - US Coast ...

A.10 Regatta Support
A.10.a Local Policy Statement
A.10.a.1 SECTOR is responsible for 3-4 major marine events per year along
with 500+ smaller marine events. Orders will only be issued if the
sponsor has applied for a permit through Waterways Management
Branch. Active duty assets will not normally be assigned for marine
events that will shut down or significantly reduce a navigable channel
for less than one hour, swims/kayaks with less than 200 participants,
or fireworks displays outside the VTS AOR. When no Active Duty
asset is assigned, an Auxiliary Facility will be designated as the
Auxiliary Patrol Commander (AUXPATCOM). The AUXPATCOM
is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all patrol vessels to
ensure safety of spectators and that participants abide by the Coast
Guard issued permit.
A.10.a.2 D1SR Ops will email the AUXPATCOM a Marine Event Package,
which will include the Permit Application, Marine Event Permit,
AUXPATCOM instructions in form of ICS 204, PATCOM report, as
well as all applicable directions. Upon receipt of this information, the
Auxiliary Patrol Commander must contact the sponsor to ensure they
are aware of their responsibility to coordinate the event, that it is the
sponsor’s responsibility to provide a safe event for participants and
spectators alike. Should the AUXPATCOM believe the sponsor is
not conducting the event in a safe manner or observe the sponsor not
adhering to the stipulations set forth in the Marine Event Permit, the
AUXPATCOM shall contact the Sector Command Center via radio or
718-354-4353 and recommend the event be terminated.
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