“Surfman 374” refers to me Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC) David Michael Ramsey, I am the 374th officially certified U.S. Coast Guard Surfman, I would say I had a distinguished career involving major maritime responses including Texas oil spills. [1, 2, 3]

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Background and Career

  • Designation: Recognized as the 374th Surfman in the elite community of U.S. Coast Guard surfmen.
  • Operations: His career spans high-profile disaster and incident responses, notably including major Texas oil spill operations, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Harvey.
  • Recognition: Awarded honors from organizations such as the Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. (AFRAS). [1, 2]

Context of Texas Oil Spills

  • Role: Coastman surfmen and maritime commanders coordinate critical emergency response, containment, and environmental protection maneuvers during major Texas waterway and shipping channel fuel discharges (such as the historic Galveston Bay / Texas City spills). [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Operations: Involves deploying containment booms, managing vessel traffic safety, and mitigating ecological disaster along the Gulf Coast. [1, 2]

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