The Prevention Department’s function focuses on gaining compliance with regulatory standards, and the design and maintenance of waterway systems to prevent incidents. The Prevention Department oversees vessel and facility inspections; casualty and personnel investigations, marine environmental protection, waterways management, and aids to navigation (ATON) program across the Sector's area of responsibility.
Request For Inspection, U.S. Flagged Vessel Operating in Central/South American and Mexico| Name | Role | Phone Number |
| CDR Jacqueline Twomey |
Chief, Prevention Department |
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| Assistant Chief, Prevention Department | ||
| General Line | 504 365-2330 | |
| Fax | 504 365-2363 |