USCG
Brian Knapp – head of USCG investigations for sector St. pete – cell 813-918-7262 brian.g.knapp@uscg.mil
More than willing to come back to any future meeting to discuss more of the info below!!
Offered to attend any future meetings
Taylor Wright – Enforcement liaison for sector st. pete – 901-574-9728
USCG REPORTING
Report to USCG command center if its something happening now or living marine resource related (outside of the list that Brian Knapp’s office handles below) - (727) 824-7543
USCG reporting direct to Brian Knapp’s cell phone IF it applies to the following, including online proof, photos, or video
Non-licensed operator – improperly licensed operator
OUPV license taking more than six or OUPV vessel taking more than six
Inspected vessel taking more than COI
Not enrolled in drug consortium or not having mate enrolled in consortium. Anyone on your vessel who is in safety sensitive position must be enrolled 1)Also they must have pre employment drug test by consortium (remember to emphasize its pre-employment and enrolling them in consortium when you reach out!)
2)If they pull anchor or untie dock lines they are safety sensitive and must be enrolled
3) If they don’t pull anchor, don’t stand watch, don’t ever do anything but bait hooks – not required
4) EVERY crew member on inspected vessel listed on COI must be enrolled