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2004 World Yearbook • Maritime Security

June 30, 2004

When the Clock Strikes Midnight

Coast Guard Atlantic Area includes five Coast Guard Districts spanning 14 million square miles and involves 30,000 personnel. Captain John E. Schrinner discusses his philosophy on making it run smoothly.

By Greg Trauthwein

When the clock strikes midnight June 30, 2004, the world will watch with wonder to see if shipping as we know it will come to a screeching halt off the

U.S. coast, as the deadline for compa- nies to comply to the letter of the new maritime security laws enters force.

With speculation running rampant and a flurry of last-minute paperwork, retiring

Chief of the Marine Safety Division.

Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Captain

John E. Schrinner, offers this perspec- tive.

I remember as a trainee in 1973 the mantra was (for the USCG) to facilitate commerce," Schrinner said.

Learned young and practiced over a decorated 30 year plus career, Capt.

Schrinner is intent on seeing that the

Coast Guard does its job — specifically.

Captain John E. Schrinner, Chief of the Marine

Safety Division, Coast Guard Atlantic Area.

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