Formerly the Inspections & Compliance Directorate (CG-3PC)
The Director of Prevention Policy (CG-54) develops and maintains policy, standards, and program alignment for the prevention activities of the Coast Guard to achieve Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship mission success. The Prevention Directorate includes policy experts in waterways management, navigation safety, boating, commercial vessels, ports and facilities, merchant mariner credentialing, vessel documentation, marine casualty investigation, inspection, and port state control.
Director of Prevention Policy
for Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship
United States Coast Guard
Prevention Policy Directorate (CG-54)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20593
202-372-1009
radm_watson@uscg.mil