Marine Safety (Prevention)

Our mission is to support the marine safety and environmental protection (MSEP) programs of the United States Coast Guard, and to train and support the members who participate in this effort. We are responsible for facilitating and encouraging Auxiliary programs to support and augment the United States Coast Guard's MSEP program. If you are interested in becoming involved contact your FSO-MS who will mentor you through whatever aspect of the MSEP program in which you would like to become involved.

There are many ways a member may participate in the MSEP Program.

To augment the Coast Guard in an area, there must be a need for Auxiliary support in the individual Sector. When support in a particular area is required, the member must complete a series of tasks in a Performance Qualification Standards (PQS) and certify with the Coast Guard.

The Marine Safety Training Ribbon (MSTR) is the first step to introduce members to MSEP awareness and gain member participation in the MS field. It is awarded to members in recognition of their achievement in the marine safety and environmental protection mission area. MSTR information and application can be found on the National Prevention web site:  https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=p-dept. After getting to the National Prevention site, “LOG IN” at the “MEMBER ZONE”. After logging in, select the  “Members Only” link in the left margin and select “Marine Safety Training Ribbon (MSTR) Requirements and Application”. 

The Trident Program is a member training and qualifications program for personnel participating in operations and support activities with the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Directorate and local marine safety units. It recognizes an member’s continuing, long-term effort as a force multiplier in the area of MSEP. There are several prerequisites in the Trident program: Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety, Incident Command System courses, and Good Mate. Completion of these courses will provide you with an excellent foundation in the MSEP area. Trident information and application can be found on the National Prevention web site: https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=p-dept. After getting to the National Prevention site, “LOG IN” at the “MEMBER ZONE”. After logging in, select the  “Members Only” link in the left margin and select “Marine Safety (Trident) Device Requirements and Application”. 

For those members wanting to support the MSEP program but not to extent of being awarded the MSTR or Trident, there are several additional opportunities available. They include the following:

America’s Waterway Watch

Sea Partners Program