b'of our nations waterways by enhancing itsFor several years, the maximum civil fine thatintended to support water activities. This prac-enforcement action against this activity (Pagecould be imposed on a rail jumper or waketice, coined rail jumping in the marine indus-24 of House Report 105-236). jumper was $1,000. However, in 2002, Con- try, often diverts crew member attention away gressdramaticallyincreasedthepotentialfrom the safe operation of the vessel in order to On Oct. 15, 1998, the House passed a sec- fine,andasmentionedabove,ithasbeenrespond to a man overboard situation. When ond version of H.R. 2204, again with the railadjustedupwardsseveraltimestoaccountthesetypesofincidentsarereported,Coast jumper provision. During debate, Congress- for inflation. Guard Investigating Officers should consider man Bob Clement of Tennessee alluded tothe issuance of a NOV [Notice of Violation] the problem, saying, We have also includedNo one believes that the existence of a federalagainst the involved jumper(s).a number of recommendations made by thepenaltywilleliminaterailjumping.Howev-maritime industry, such as prohibiting peo- er, it does give a PVA operator and the CoastIn advance of the prime operating season, con-ple from interfering with the safe operationGuard a tool with which to combat the prob- fer with your local Coast Guard official. Share of commercial vessels. Some dinner cruiseslem. Now it is possible for a vessel operatora copy of this article and the link to the Coast have had problems with drunken passengersto advise passengers by means of the pre-tripGuard Guidance Document. Tell them that jumping overboard. This disturbance jeopar- safety announcement and by posting warningif you ever have a rail jumping incident, you dizes the vessels and all other passengers onsigns that rail jumping is a federal offense withintend to notify the Coast Guard as soon as board. Those who attended the PVA Annu- a substantial financial penalty. it occurs and that you want the Coast Guard al Convention at MariTrends 1998 in Nash- to be ready to charge the offenders. Only if the ville,Tenn.willrememberthatCongress- OnJan.26,2015,theCoastGuardissuedindustry and the Coast Guard act against rail man Clement was the speaker at the publicCG-INV NOTE 001-2015. The documentsjumpers will this dangerous and offensive be-policy luncheon. purpose is to clarify the procedures for issu- havior be curbed.ing a ticket when a passenger interferes with The Senate approved the revised H.R. 2204 onsafe vessel operations and endangers a person.For more information about this issue, please Oct. 21, 1998. President Bill Clinton signedIt states, an example of such interference in- contactPVALegislativeDirectorEdWelch the legislation in law on Nov. 13, 1998 (Publiccludes instances where a passenger intention- byphoneat571-275-2066orbyemailatLaw 105-383). ally jumps off a commercial vessel that is notewelch@passengervessel.com.IMPROVE YOUR OPERATIONSIMPROVE YOUR OPERATIONSAutomatic interc tor trim tab systems.Automatic intercep eptor trim tab systems.Your new fuel saver.Your new fuel saver.Our ACTIVE interceptor system lowers roll and slamming by up to 50%. It also Our ACTIVE interceptor system lowers roll and slamming by reduces resistance. That means lower up to 50%. It also reduces resistance. That means lower fuelfuel consumption and less CO emissions. consumption and less CO emissions. Easy to install, easy toBENEFITSEasy to inste. Premy to operaology emiumBENEFITSoperatall, easium technte. Prat a ordable pricing.IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY, UP TO 25% technology at affordable pricing. IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY, UP TO 25%Made of composite materials for corrosion resistance and optimum perfor- FASTER ACCELERATIONFASTER ACCELERATIONMade of composite materials for corrosion resist trice and optimumIMPROVED VISIBILITY AND SPEED mance, Humphree Interceptor tabs are elec anc powered (12 or 24 volt) IMPROVED VISIBILITY AND SPEEDperformance, Humphree Interceptor tabs are electric powered (12 or 24 volt)LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTand made for a clean transom installation with no aft overhang to contend and made for a clean transom installation with no aft overhang to contend withLESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTwith around docks or gear. For any commercial Vessel, 25 feet and up. UP TO 50% LESS ROLL MOTIONSaround docks or gear. For any commercial Vessel, 25 feet and up. UP TO 50% LESS ROLL MOTIONSHUMPHREE CONTACTS HUMPHREE CONTACTSSean BerriePhone: 757 374 9435Brett MarshallPhone: 757 374 9720 Sean Berrie Phone: 757 374 9435Brett Marshall Phone: 757 374 9720 www.humphree.comHumphree USA Inc205-114 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454FOGHORN 24'