b'SAFETYMATTERSQuality Partnership By Eric Christensen,UpdateSteady Director of Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management Progress on Issues of ConcernO n November 7, 2019, PVAsGuards Prevention through Peoplegroup at semiannual meetings. senior leadership met withinitiative, the Quality Partnership (QP)Last month, I provided an update on Rear Admiral Richardbrings together PVA senior leader- the Coast Guards response to the M/V Timme, the Assistant Commandantship as well as technical experts withConception fi re, which was the opening for Prevention Policy, and his seniorsenior leadership in the Coast Guardstopic at the partnership meeting. Foghorn Ad 1|1/4p|3.375 x 4.875 Prevention (think marine safety andHowever, there were a number of other staff at Coast Guard Headquarters forareas and issues covered at the meeting the semiannual Quality Partnershipwaterways management) Directoratethat deserve recognition.meeting. This was the fi rst partnershipto frankly and openly discuss areas meeting for Rear Admiral Timme sinceof mutual interest and concern.Combatting Illegal Chartersassuming his current assignment. Partnerships seek non-regulatoryPVA continues to push the Coast Established in 1996 under the Coastsolutions to problems identifi ed by theGuard to take actions against illegal PROPSPEED Propellers | Rudders | Shafts | Struts is effective on: |Trimtabs|IPSdrives|ThrustersKeel coolers | Underwater lights (clear coat) | Any underwater metal surfacePROPSPEED can be used on boats of all types & sizesBothrecreationalandcommercial,fromsport-fishers, cruisers, sailboats and superyachts to work boats like ferries, trawlers, tugboats, research ships and patrol boats.Save on your boats running costsHaving clean props and running gear lowers maintenance costs, reduces corrosion and decreases fuel burn.www.propspeed.com28DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN'