Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) SME within the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC-2) Port State Control (PSC) office
Bio
Chris is working within the environmental staff. He is currently focused on policy development for VIDA implementation, ensuring alignment with PSC procedures. With 19 years of experience in the USCG, including service as a Marine Inspector at USCG Marine Safety Unit Portland and USCG Sector San Diego, he possesses extensive knowledge of vessel inspections, regulatory compliance and detention procedures. He also brings experience from the civilian maritime industry, having worked on passenger ships prior to joining the Coast Guard.