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May 27, 2003
International Maritime Organization Headquarters
The Japan International Transport Institute under the
Auspices of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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Japan International Tranport Institute
SARAH AYERS
1819 L STREET, N.W. SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
PHONE:+1- 202-833-9763
FAX: +1-202-833-9769
jiti@japantransport.com
www.japantransport.com
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Activities of our institute are made possible through the generous assistance of the Nippon Foundation. |
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Rear Admiral Paul J. Pluta
Assistant Commandant Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection of the United States
Rear Admiral Paul J. Pluta is the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection of the United States Coast Guard. Before coming to this position.
RADM Pluta served as the Commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District and Commander of Maritime Defense Command Eight in New Orleans. In 1996, he achieved flag rank and was appointed Director of the Office of Intelligence and Security for the Department of Transportation. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Staff, Ninth Coast Guard District in Cleveland, OH.
RADM Pluta is a 1967 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and holds an M.S.E. degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has received four Legion of Merit awards, the Meritorious Service medal and two Coast Guard Commendation Medals.
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