ALCOAST 221/18 - JUN 2018 2017 AREA MARITIME SECURITY COMMITTEE (AMSC) OF THE YEAR AWARD

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-5P//
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ALCOAST 221/18
COMDTNOTE 16600
SUBJ:  2017 AREA MARITIME SECURITY COMMITTEE (AMSC) OF THE YEAR AWARD
A. COMDT (CG-FAC) POLICY LETTER 17-01 Change 1
1. I am pleased to announce and congratulate the Charleston Area Maritime Security
Committee as the recipient of the 2017 Area Maritime Security Committee of the Year Award.
2. The award selection panel reviewed 43 AMSC annual reports and identified the Charleston
AMSC for its exceptional achievements and contributions in safeguarding the Marine
Transportation System (MTS), including port areas, adjacent waterways, coastal/shoreside
areas, waterfront facilities, and other maritime critical infrastructure.
3. It was extremely difficult to select only one award winner as all AMSCs have made
substantial impacts to bolster maritime security. Honorable Mention goes to:
   a. Long Island Sound AMSC
   b. Northeast Gulf of Mexico Regional AMSC
   c. Puget Sound AMSC
   d. Port of New York/New Jersey and the Port of Albany AMSC
4. The awards selection panel was comprised of representatives from the following
Headquarters and Area units:
   a. Office of Port and Facility Compliance (CG-FAC) (Chair)
   b. LANTAREA (LANT-55)
   c. PACAREA (PAC-54)
5. COMDT (CG-FAC-1) coordinates this award program IAW REF (A).
Additional information regarding the award process and other AMSC activities can be
obtained by contacting Mr. Ryan Owens at: (202) 372-1108 or Ryan.F.Owens@uscg.mil.
Questions and comments can also be submitted to AMSC@uscg.mil. COMDT (CG-FAC)’s Annual
Report which consolidates the great work by all AMSCs for 2017 is expected to be
published in July.
6. RDML J. P. Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.