Task 8. Establish an emergency response capability, providing rapid and effective response  to any distress call.  

The  Fire and Hazard Protection System is envisioned to consist of thirty emergency salvage tugs, operating under the direct authority of the Main Traffic Management Center, equipped with necessary emergency life saving and rescue equipment, fire suppression equipment, and the ability to remove vessels not under power.

Placement of these thirty emergency salvage tugs are planned, to be located at centrally locations through out the Caribbean Sea area such that response time be as short as possible.