MORRIN
Richmond, Texas 77406
(281) 827-1765
kmorrin@sbcglobal.net
SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
Chief/E-7- United States Coast Guard Reserve, August 1990 to February 2009
Marine Science Technician, Port Waterway Management, Marine Environmental
Protection, and Waterfront Facility Security and Compliance for Sector HoustonGalveston
Awarded The Coast Guard Commandants Letter of Commendation for
superior performance as a Maritime Transportation Security Inspector. The
letter citied my efforts in implementation of the Maritime Transportation
Security Act (MTSA) regulations requiring waterfront facilities to comply with
the new national security standards.
Awarded The Coast Guard Commandants Achievement Medal for superior
performance as a Maritime Transportation Security Inspector, Pollution
Investigator, and Harbor Safety Officer over the course of the past 5 years since
September 11, 2001.
Harbor Safety Officer, Pollution Investigator, Maritime Facility Inspector
Responsible for implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security Act
(MTSA) approving over 90 Facility Security Plans and conducting inspections of
facilities and vessels to assist in implementation of the Title 33 CFR Maritime
regulations
Review and approve Coast Guard Safety and Operations Manuals along with
Response Plans for facilities to operate in accordance with mandated federal
regulations
Identify and assist industry with regulatory requirements for health, safety and
environment per Code of Federal regulations (CFR)
Assist facilities and vessels in assessments and offered guidance on particular
issues concerning 33 CFR Parts 104 and 105, and the ISPS code for maritime
security
Participate in port wide drills, and emergency response in leadership roles to
train the industry to understand the correct procedures
Lead inspector of facilities and vessels for 33 CFR regulations to ensure
compliance
Lead inspector for annual facility safety and security inspections and spot checks
Perform unannounced safety and security exercises
Assessed subordinates qualifications and on the job training (OJT) and follow up
to make sure all were advancing accordingly
Review and monitor worker safety, fire protection, hazardous spill, pollution
control and contingency response programs onboard domestic and international
vessels
Conduct training instruction for civilian and Coast Guard personnel on safety
regulations and requirements for marine waterway protection and maritime
security
Review safety and environmental plans for Port of Houston facilities and
recommend essential actions to prevent any possible violations
Issue Notice of Violations (NOVs) for safety, pollution and security violations
Prepare report findings; obtain witness statements; assist in court depositions
Abilities to work under little or no supervision in high stress situations
Review requests for Letter of Alternatives Compliance in order for facilities to
operate under conditions other than those mandated by federal regulations
Perform inspections of ships, facilities dockside, to ensure they were in
compliance of required regulations
Perform presentations to industry along the Gulf Coast on matters concerning
latest U.S. Coast Guard regulations
Extensive knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and OPA 90
regulations
Attend conferences on latest regulatory changes and updates