HSC MERIT June Meeting

IMPORTANT: Disregard the survey. 

Details

Meeting Facilitator: Scott Humphrey

Working Group Chair: Captain Dave Corbett

Agenda

MERIT Working Group – June 29, 2026

1. Introduction and Purpose:
   1. Define the mission of continuing the normalization of hazard and risk discussions.
   2. Subject of the meeting—vessels and infrastructure.
2. Hazard Scenario Workshop: Reverse engineer the hazard scenario.
3. Case Study Analysis: Review three specific incidents to examine systemic failure points.
   1. Case Study One: Power loss and infrastructure at risk.
   2. Case Study Two: Extreme weather, vessel adrift, infrastructure at risk.
   3. Case Study Three: Extreme weather and potential for a vessel to damage a tunnel.
4. Scenario Evaluation Framework: Discuss structured set of criteria to the new scenario to understand its potential impacts.
5. MERIT Meeting Planning: Establish the approach for future sessions.
6. Closing Strategies: Formalize the group's ongoing commitments to risk planning and coordination.

Documents

1. May 12, 2026 MERIT Meeting Minutes
2. Stakeholder Feedback PMSA

Reference Material

1. May 13, 2026 BATA Presentation  

 Safeguarding Toll Bridges from Vessel Strikes: Initial Risk Evaluation Results and Path  Forward. 

2. PAWSA 2025 Report
   Review the PAWSA 2025 report. Focus on the Annex C, starting on page 44. 

3. Incident Map
   Revisit the SF Bay Region Incident Map. This is the map used during the PAWSA 2025 Workshop. 

4. Regional Maritime Map
   Use this reference map for maritime and infrastructure information. Layers include:

• Dredged channels
• Ferry routes
• Earthquake faults
• Submarine pipelines and cables
• Overhead cables
• Nautical charts