What is the role of the U.S. Coast Guard in ensuring the safety of LNG shipments?
It’s the responsibility of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to ensure the safety of all marine operations at LNG terminals and of LNG ships in U.S. coastal waters. The USCG enforces regulations concerning the design, construction and operation of LNG ships and the duties of ship officers and crew. The USCG inspects LNG ships to make sure they follow safety regulations; cooperates with operators of terminals, ships and ports to make certain that all policies and procedures meet required standards, and cooperates with operators to carry out emergency drills to test response plans.
