b'FOGHORNFOCUS: SAFETYThe more involved answer tothat we should strive to repeat timesafety of American workers and have question this lies in the Managementand again. It is proof that a crediblenow impacted the maritime workforce. Information System (MIS) reports.and robust drug testing program is theThe return to a 50 percent random rate MIS reports contain self-disclosed datamost effective deterrent to dangerousis the appropriate response to mitigate from industry and includes informa- drug use effecting maritime safety. Yet,the safety-risks resulting from growing tion regarding the number of drug teststhose gains are slowly slipping awayrates of dangerous drug abuse and completed for the previous calendarfrom us. The national trend of risingto retain the rewards of a drug-free year. It also includes the number ofdangerous drug use rates risks theworkplace. npositive and negative drug test results. While each data point on the MIS report is valuable, the random testing data carries the most direct means of assessing the effectiveness of ourIs Electric shared efforts to deter dangerous drug use, and the Coast Guard analyzes thisRight For data point to determine the following years Minimum Random Testing Rate.It is important to note that the CoastYou?Guard is required to set the Minimum Random Testing Rate based upon the Positivity-Rate as identified in 46 CFR Part 16.230(f). The Positivity-Rate excludes pre-employment or periodic test results because those mariners are not yet working in safety-sensitive positions and, therefore, are not consid- Lets talk about itered reflective of the existing maritime workforce. Delving deeper into the MISTorqeedo Inc. T +1 (815) 444 8806reports, marijuana was identified as171 Erick Street, Unit A - 1 usa@torqeedo.comthe leading drug of abuse resulting inCrystal Lake, IL 60014 www.torqeedo.coma rising Positivity Rate. This should not2019 Jan Feb FOGHORNbe surprising. As national workforce trends of marijuana abuse have grown, it is to be expected that the maritime workforce would also be negativelyFull Service impacted. Regrettably, growing ratesVessel Designof dangerous drug abuse in the trans- Layoutsportation industry are not limited to marijuana; opiates became the secondSINCE 1959, LP&A has built its reputation on designing unique vesselsStructurelargest drug of abuse upon its first yearwhich meet our clients diverse requirements. In addition to casinoOutfittingof inclusion in the DOT test in 2018.vessels, we also design a wide variety of vessels including dinner andMechanical systemsThe Coast Guard has not yetovernight excursion vessels, auto/passenger ferries, research vessels, finalized the 2018 MIS reporting yearcontainer ships, tugboats, private motor yachts and specialty projects. HVAC systemsdata, but there are indications that theElectrical systemsPositivity-Rate will remain above 1We enjoy an excellent reputation not only with shipyards, owners andpercent and require the Coast Guardoperators, but also with the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau ofFeasibility studiesto continue the 50 percent randomShipping, and Bureau Veritas. Stability analysistesting rate for 2020. The years of effortSpecificationsand substantial investments made byPhone: (904) 221-7447Fax: (904) 221-1363 mariners, marine employers, sponsor- 2300 Marsh Point Rd. Suite 303Concept designsing organization and the Coast GuardVessel inspectionsto reduce dangerous drug abuse ratesNeptune Beach, FL 32266 from 8 percent to less than 1 percent ismatt@laypitman.comwww.laypitman.com Shipyard anda record of outstanding achievementregulatory liaisonAUGUST 2019FOGHORN 19Run as isPlease make changes as indicated'