Former Coast Guard vice commandant cites loss of confidence in Marine Safety program

摘要

In 2007, the Coast Guard received a boatload of criticism from maritime-industry and congressional leaders who have grown impatient with the deterioration of its marine-safety function. This year, Coast Guard officials are hearing a similar refrain from one of their own. In a 41-page report, a former Coast Guard vice commandant, retired Vice Adm. James C. Card criticized the state of the Marine Safety program. Card said fundamental changes are necessary to restore adequate strategy, leadership, staffing and organization and to make the culture more customer-oriented.