b'150 reports (FY 2023) to 287 reportsreferrals were subsequently denied forsmallpassengervessels,theCoast SAFETY(FY 2024). The Coast Guard complet- criminal prosecution by DOJ, the cas- Guard stated, crewmembers and pas-ed and referred 15 sexual assault crimi- es were transferred to the Suspensionsengers on board domestic small pas-& Revocation (S&R) National Centersenger vessels (T and K boats) comprise of Expertise (NCOE) for administra- lessthantwopercentoftheSASH PVA developed andtive enforcement investigations against(sexual assault and sexual harassment) has on their websitethe perpetrators MMCs.and harassment reports received by the under RegulatoryCoastGuardsincetheenactmentof The number of completed S&R cases,the Safer Seas Act in 2022.Compliance Tools inrepresentinginvestigationswithpo-the Member Resourcestential administrative actions againstHOW IS INFORMATION credentials, increased from 10 in FYPROVIDED TO section a form to2023 to 184 in FY 2024. Of those 184THE COAST GUARD?report and documentcases,150lackedS&Rjurisdiction,The Coast Guard consolidated report-which means the individual did noting for all types of sexual misconduct actions taken followingholdamerchantmarinercredentialand established multiple reporting op-a SASH incident. (MMC) or they were not serving un- tions. The reporting options include:der the authority of their credential.Coast Guard Investigative Servicenal cases to the DOJ and other authori- When asked how many of these cases(CGIS) Tips App, and/or CGIS ties for consideration. Although the 15involved incidents on board domesticemail address CGISTIPS@uscg.mil. The Coast Guard also maintains a 24/7 watch, which can field reports of sexual misconduct via the National Command Center (NCC) PVA Maritrends Session Sunday, Feb 22 at 11:00am phone number at 202-372-2100. AI Wont Wait:PVA developed and has on their web-siteunderRegulatoryCompliance What Every PassengerTools in the Member Resources section a form to report and document actions Vessel Operator Needstaken following a SASH incident.TheNationalMaritimeCenter to Know Now (NMC) will deny the issuance or re-newal of a MCC due to sexual miscon-ductconvictions.Theseconvictions must be disclosed on the mariner ap-John Pendergrast plication Form CG-719B. In FY 2024 CEO NMC denied 69 credential applicants due to sexual assault convictions, an Tim Samson increasefrom43deniedcredential Head of Product applicants in FY 2023. Please keep in mindthatCoastGuardadministra-tiveS&Rinvestigationsintosexual harassmentandharassmentoffenses FOGHORN 32'