b'THE ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANTcompliance.CG-5P-QMsworkisgroundedinrecog-FOGHORN FOCUS FOR PREVENTION POLICY (CG-5P) nizedqualitymanagementprinciples:standardization, Theassistantcommandantforpreventionpolicyde- accessibility,data-drivenimprovement,andsustained velops and oversees the implementation of policies thatstakeholder engagement.promote safety, security, and environmental protection acrossthemaritimedomain.ThisincludesregulatoryHOW THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT STAFF oversight,inspections,investigations,marinercreden- CAME TO BE tialing, and compliance programs that directly impactCG-5P-QMbuildsontwodecadesofCoastGuard the passenger vessel industry and U.S. mariners. Preven- quality management evolution and aligns with interna-tion policy translates statutory and regulatory mandatestional standards.into actionable guidance used daily by Coast Guard per-sonnel and the maritime industry. 2003: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) initiatedtheMemberStateAuditSchemeinitially Clarity, consistency, and timeliness in policy and guid- voluntary(VIMSAS),latermandatory(IMSAS)to ance are essential to safe, reliable operations and efficientstrengthen implementation of IMO instruments.QUALITY MANAGEMENT STAFF TIMELINEMELIORATI TINUAO CON QMS FOR MLD PROGRAMThe Coast Guard implemented aIMSAS AUDIT COMPLETEDQuality Standards System (QSS), which was later coined Mission ManagementThe U.S. participated in the System (MMS) for the Marinermandatory IMO Member State AuditCG-5P-QM ESTABLISHEDLicensing and Documentation (MLD)IMSAS INTERNAL AUDIT COMPLETED Scheme (IMSAS) which revealed the Program to meet 1997 STCWMMS INSTRUCTION PROMULGATED need to establish a centralized QualityThe Quality Management Staff amendments requirements. STCW didCG-5P directed an internal auditManagement Staff responsible forwas established to implement not specify a particular QSS, so theThe Coast Guard publishedof the Coast Guard as it relatesthe coordination and oversight of thethe Coast Guards MMS to enhance Coast Guard chose the internationallyCOMDTINST 5200.4, Missionto the responsibilities in meetingMMS beyond what has already beenthe effectiveness and efciency accepted ISO 9001:2000 standard. Management System (MMS). the requirement of the III Code. implemented. of allmarine safety activities.OCTOBER 2004 MARCH 2012 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2022 DECEMBER 20242003 APRIL 2008\x1f JANUARY 2016 JANUARY 2022 MAY 2023IMO IMPLEMENTS A QMS VMSAS COMPLETED (III) CODE PUBLISHED (III) CODE STRATEGY DISSEMINATED 5PQMAS PROJECT The IMO Member State AuditThe U.S. participated in its rst IMOThe IMO Instruments ImplementationU.S. Consolidated Strategy for the IMOTEAMDESIGNATEDScheme (IMSAS) commenced asVoluntary InternationalMaritimeCode (III Code) came into effect. Instruments Implementation (III) CodeThe Prevention Program Quality a voluntary scheme. Organization Audit Scheme (VIMSAS). was published. Management, Audit, and Standardization (5PQMAS) Project Team was designated with further project team assignment, duration, and deliverables outlined in 5P Memorandum in December 2023.FOGHORN 16'