Small Boat Program Contacts
The NOAA Small Boat Program, which is under the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Safety and Environmental Compliance Division, is currently managed by Lieutenant Keith Golden. Any inquiries or requests for assistance can be handled according to areas of responsibility by the persons listed below.
NOAA Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator/Program Manager
Lieutenant Keith Golden, NOAA
206-553-0258 Phone
206-553-1109 Fax
912-695-9289 Cell
E-mail:
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Areas of Responsibility: Program Administration, Line Office/NOAA Management Liason, Regulatory Compliance Assessment and Assistance, Operational Risk Assessment Review, Chairman, Small Boat Safety Advisory Committee.
Executive Officer
LT Michael Levine, NOAA
206-553-7590 Phone
206-553-1109 Fax
email:
Areas of Responsibility: The officer works directly for the SBP Manager. The officer is expected to actively build partnerships with various NOAA Line Office activities that operate boats to improve management and safety of the various and myriad research motorboat platforms in NOAA. The Small Boat Program XO assists the Manager in the oversight of SBP, training development, web page updates, and inventory and compliance.
NOAA Small Boat Engineer
Ensign Andrew Ostapenko, NOAA
757-441-6202 Phone
757-441-3812 Fax
E-mail:
Areas of Responsibility: Marine Engineering Assistance, Regulatory Compliance Assessment and Assistance
NOAA Small Boat Inspector
Darel McCormick
(206) 553-7916
E-mail:
Areas of Responsibility: Coordination and Scheduling Boat Inspections, Identification of Applicable Regulation, Boat Inspection and Marine Survey
NOAA Small Boat Training Component Instructors List by Region
To send a message to all NOAA Small Boat Component Training Instructors nationwide: contact:
Vessel Operations Coordinator - Line Office Small Boat Operator List (PDF)
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