U.S. Coast Guard: Statement regarding investigation of sexual misconduct allegations in the maritime domain

The following is excerpted from a post on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog. The complete post, which includes additional resources and contact information, is available online.

The U.S. Coast Guard motto is Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready." As such, the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) remains ready to respond to and investigate all allegations of sexual misconduct in the maritime domain. Sexual misconduct has no place in the maritime industry and CGIS is committed to leveraging its authorities and resources to thoroughly investigate these allegations to ensure perpetrators are held accountable so mariners and aspiring mariners can work in an environment free from the fear of being sexually assaulted or sexually harassed. Additionally, Coast Guard investigators pursue administrative enforcement actions to suspend or revoke the merchant mariner credentials held by mariners who harm others or threaten the safety of the marine transportation system by creating toxic work environments on their vessels.