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While other U.S. Coast Guard divisions have responsibility for specific aspects of ship design and construction (such as stability, mechanical and electrical systems, fire safety, lifesaving, etc), the Human Element and Ship Design division has responsibility for overall design and integration issues.
As such, we are generally accountable for issues that cross these disciplines, particularly for novel craft and other non-mature aspects of maritime design and engineering. Examples include High Speed Craft (HSC), and wing-in-ground effect (WIG).
We are responsible for coordination and integration of traditional ship design disciplines, recognizing their unique design and/or operational aspects. We also participate at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on issues affecting the HSC Code.
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