ALCOAST 259/18 - JUL 2018 RESOLICITATION FOR THE CHEMICAL, ELECTRIC POWER AND SYSTEMS CONTROL AND MARINE ENGINEERING ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

R 191026 JUL 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-5PS//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01524//
ALCOAST 259/18
COMDNOTE 1524
SUBJ:  RESOLICITATION FOR THE CHEMICAL, ELECTRIC POWER AND SYSTEMS CONTROL AND MARINE
ENGINEERING ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 231033 APR 18/ALCOAST 150/18
B. COMDT PSC WASHINGTON DC 06 APR 18/ALCGPSC 057/18
1. This ALCOAST re-solicits officers to submit applications for Advanced Education
in the following programs. These programs are sponsored by the Deputy Commandant for
Operations (DCO):
    A. Chemical Engineering
    B. Electric Power and Systems Control
    C. Marine Engineering
2. The new My Panel submission deadline is 12 October 2018.
3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required for the My Panel submission.
However, scores are required to be submitted prior to the convening of the selection
panel. Further information regarding the program and program requirements can be found
in REF (A) or on the COMDT (CG-DCO-84) CGPortal page at:
https://cgportal2.uscg.mil/units/dco8/4/SitePages/Home.aspx.
4. Detailed application policy and procedures are outlined in REF (B). Officers who have
already submitted applications in My Panel need not reapply.
5. Chemical Engineering: One officer possessing a bachelors of science in engineering or
a well qualified candidate possessing a bachelors of science in other fields such as math,
operations research, or marine science will be selected to attend this 24-month graduate
program leading to a master of science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, this officer
will apply their postgraduate training at the Marine Safety Center (MSC) or in the Office of
Design and Engineering Standards, COMDT (CG-ENG). At MSC, graduates will review and approve
plans for design, construction, alteration and repair of U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels
subject to U.S. laws, regulations and international standards. They may also assist the field
during significant marine casualty investigations. At COMDT (CG-ENG), graduates develop policy,
standards and regulations on carriage requirements for packaged chemicals, bulk liquid, solid
bulk cargoes, vapor control systems, and liquefied gas hazardous materials as cargo and fuel.
They also interpret regulations for field units and the maritime industry regarding the
handling and carriage of hazardous cargoes, and develop international safety and environmental
standards at a United Nations body called the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Past selectees have attended Stanford, University of Washington, and University of Maryland.
Officers selected for this program may also attend other properly accredited programs.
6. Electric Power and Systems Control: Two officers possessing a bachelors of science
in engineering will be selected to attend this 24-month graduate program, leading to a master
of science in Electric Power and Systems Control. Upon graduation, officers will apply their
postgraduate training at the MSC or in COMDT (CG-ENG). At MSC, graduates will review and
approve plans for critical electrical and control systems on board all classes of commercial
vessels including dynamically positioned offshore oil facilities and vessels with new hybrid
technologies. These vessels employ a wide range of electrical generation, distribution, and
power management systems, from very basic to complex computer controlled systems, as would be
seen in small, land-based electrical substations. At COMDT (CG-ENG), graduates develop policy,
standards, and regulations for autonomous vessel control systems, cyber security for ships
systems, and battery propulsion systems. Past selectees have attended Stanford, University of
Washington, Texas A & M University, Naval Postgraduate School, and University of North Carolina.
Officers selected for this program may also attend other properly accredited programs.
7. Marine Engineering: Nine officers possessing a bachelors of science in engineering or well
qualified candidates possessing a bachelors of science in other fields such as math, operations
research, or marine science will be selected to attend this 24-month graduate program, leading
to a master of science in a wide variety of marine engineering related disciplines. Those
selected can earn graduate degrees in naval architecture, marine engineering, systems
engineering, ocean engineering, environmental engineering, or petroleum engineering amongst
others. Upon graduation, officers will apply their postgraduate training at the MSC or in
COMDT (CG-ENG). At MSC, graduates will review and approve plans for design, construction,
alteration and repair of U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels subject to U.S. laws, regulations
and international standards. They may also assist field units following vessel casualties as
part of the MSC Salvage Engineering Response Team. At COMDT (CG-ENG), graduates will have the
chance to be at the forefront of new technological advancements taking place in the marine
industry including alternative fuel technologies, environmental and ecological controls, and
autonomous vessel operations. Past selectees have attended the University of Michigan,
University of New Orleans, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Naval Postgraduate School,
John Hopkins University, and University of Maryland. Officers selected for this program may
also attend other properly accredited programs.
8. Points of contact:
    A. Chemical Engineering: LT Jake Lobb, COMDT (CG-ENG-5), 202-372-1428 or Jake.R.Lobb2@uscg.mil.
    B. Electric Power and Systems Control: LT Kevin Kuhn, COMDT (CG-ENG-3), 202-372-1372 or
Kevin.X.Kuhn@uscg.mil.
    C. Marine Engineering: LT Patrick Brown, COMDT (CG-ENG-1), 202-372-1387 or Patrick.J.Brown@uscg.mil.
9. Mr. Jeffrey G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, sends.
10. Internet release authorized.