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Front Matter

The Office of Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (G-MOA), continually receives requests for marine casualty information.  We respond with reports (CASMAIN database queries) that contain a wide range of marine casualty data.

The Coast Guard uses the CASMAIN file database within the confines of Coast Guard (G-MOA) vessel definitions.  Users unfamiliar with these definitions run the risk of compromising their research results.  Thus, their results may not compare favorably with that of the Coast Guard's.

This data dictionary is primarily for 'Inhouse Use' but may be used by individuals who require an understanding of coded values appearing in reports.  When analyzing our data, you may note various vessels with the same case number.  This implies the vessels are associated with the same casualty.

Warning!!!  DO NOT use these codes.  There are certain codes that were designed specifically for G-MOA analytical use only.  Less than a complete understanding of these codes will yield erroneous results.  These codes are as follows:

Coast Guard casualty and pollution databases are not currently linked together.  Pollution information may be requested by contacting Mr. Gary Chappell at (202) 267-1061.  Questions concerning this data dictionary may be directed to Mr. James Law at (202) 267-2612.

The CASMAIN database may be purchased.  Inquiries should be addressed to G-MRI as follows:

Commandant (G-MRI-1)
U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd St., S.W.
Washington, DC  20503-1000

ATTENTION: Mr. Gary Chappell
(202) 267-1061