ALCOAST 458/21 - DEC 2021 2020 AREA MARITIME SECURITY COMMITTEE (AMSC) OF THE YEAR AWARD

R 162200Z DEC 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 458/21
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SUBJ: 2020 AREA MARITIME SECURITY COMMITTEE (AMSC) OF THE YEAR AWARD
A. COMDT (CG-FAC) POLICY LETTER 17-01 Change 3
1. I am pleased to announce and congratulate the Port of New
York/New Jersey and Port of Albany Area Maritime Security
Committee as the recipient of the 2020 Area Maritime Security
Committee of the Year Award.
2. The award selection panel reviewed 43 AMSC annual reports and
identified the Port of New York/New Jersey and Port of Albany AMSC
for its exceptional achievements and contributions in safeguarding
the Marine Transportation System, including port areas, adjacent
waterways, coastal/shore side areas, waterfront facilities, and
other 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. Hawaii and American Samoa AMSC
b. Northeast Gulf of Mexico AMSC
c. Ohio Valley AMSC
d. Western Alaska AMSC
4. The 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 Dr. Robyn A. Kapperman at
Robyn.A.Kapperman@uscg.mil. Questions and comments can also be
submitted to HQS-SMB-CG-FAC-1-AMSC@uscg.mil.
6. RADM J. W. Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy,
(CG-5P), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.