ALCOAST 454/24 - DEC 2024 SOLICITATION FOR THE 2024 WILLIAM B. TUREK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MARINE INSPECTIONS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 454/24
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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE 2024 WILLIAM B. TUREK AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN MARINE INSPECTIONS
A. Marine Safety: Marine Inspection Administration,
COMDTINST 16000.70
1. This ALCOAST announces the solicitation for the 2024 William B.
Turek Award for Excellence in Marine Inspections.
2. Established in 2013, this award recognizes the marine inspection
program and honors those who carry out inspection missions. Since
the days of the Steamboat Inspection Service, the inspection program
has evolved to oversee the safety of a wide variety of vessels
operating in U.S. waters ranging from small passenger vessels to
mobile offshore drilling units. Today, the marine inspection program
is a foundational element of the Coast Guard Prevention workforce
and continues to play a significant role in maintaining the highest
levels of safety and security in protecting mariners, passengers,
ports and waterways around the world. The William B. Turek Award for
Excellence in Marine Inspections recognizes those Marine Inspectors
that had an especially noteworthy impact on vessel safety, displayed
exceptional technical expertise, and exhibited the highest levels of
professionalism. As a highly experienced inspector, Lieutenant
Commander Turek was assigned as the lead inspector to oversee the
reactivation of the M/V CAPE DIAMOND. On the afternoon of March 3,
1993, testing of the low-pressure carbon dioxide extinguishing
system was initiated. Realizing that more than the anticipated brief
puff of carbon dioxide was being released, LCDR Turek disregarded
his own safety and entered the engine room to warn others of the
hazard. In his attempt to save others, he became victim of carbon
dioxide asphyxiation, sacrificing his own life. Lieutenant Commander
Turek demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and
daring in spite of imminent personal danger in this rescue attempt.
3. Nomination process:
    a. IAW REF (A), this is an award to recognize excellence in
performance by individual marine inspectors. Each unit with field
level marine inspectors (Sectors, MSUs, MSDs, Activities, or
Subunits) may nominate one of its marine inspectors. Nominees can
be any active duty, civilian or reserve member filling a marine
inspector duty billet (O4 and below rank or GS-13 and below pay
grade) who actively carries out the inspection mission (Domestic
Inspections and/or Port State Control).
    b. The nominee should exemplify the Coast Guard Core Values of
Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty and display the traits of an
optimal marine inspector as described in REF (A). Further, the
nominee should lead vessel inspections and/or port state control
examinations that prevent vessel system failures and marine
casualties, help save lives by correcting a series of hard to find
deficiencies, make a substantial improvement to the inspection/port
state control programs, and/or contribute to a fleet-wide or
industry-wide change which enhances marine safety. Activities that
result in safety notices, technical publications, and procedural
changes are examples of such operations. A nominee should also be
devoted to sharing their marine inspection knowledge and insights
with others and help their fellow marine inspectors become more
proficient in their trade. The award recognizes a nominee's body
of work over the course of a full calendar year.
    c. Nominations should be made by submitting a one to two page
narrative in memo format to COMDT (CG-CVC). The nominee's full
name and title should be listed. The memo should briefly describe
the individual's role at the unit, specifically describe the actions
for which they are being nominated, and explain the positive impacts
to the Coast Guard, industry, and/or safety on board commercial
vessels. Associated activities in MISLE with the activity numbers
may be referenced in the narrative if applicable. Additionally,
any safety alerts or professional publications associated with the
nomination may be referenced and included as supplemental
information.
    d. The deadline for nominations will be Friday,
February 28, 2025.
4. Selection criteria. The selection board will consider the
nominee's training/mentoring of others, impact on marine safety,
display of expertise, and professionalism when selecting a winner.
The winner of the award will receive the William B. Turek Award for
Excellence in Marine Inspections trophy embossed with the USCG
inspections propeller and have their name engraved alongside past
recipients on the corresponding plaque hanging within COMDT (CG-CVC).
5. All nomination memos should be signed by the Unit Commander or
Commanding Officer and be delivered electronically to COMDT (CG-CVC)
at cgcvc@uscg.mil. The subject of the email should state,
"Nomination for the William B. Turek Award for Excellence in Marine
Inspections."
6. Questions concerning the nomination and selection process should
be sent to COMDT (CG-CVC) using the email address and subject line
listed in Paragraph 5.
7. CAPT Amy Beach, Acting Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
(CG-5P), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.