; (2) safety equipment and procedures; (3) marine insurance; (4) vessel design, construction, maintenance, and operation; and (5) personnel qualifications and training. (c) Membership (1) In general The Committee shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 1309 of this chapter. (2) Expertise Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee. (3) Representation Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows: (A) 10 members shall represent the commercial fishing industry and— (i) as a group, shall together reflect a regional and representational balance; and (ii) as individuals, shall each have experience— (I) in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies; or (II) as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish processing vessel. (B) 1 member shall represent naval architects and marine engineers. (C) 1 member shall represent manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies. (D) 1 member shall represent education and training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, and fish tender vessel safety and personnel qualifications. (E) 1 member shall represent underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies. (F) 1 member shall represent owners of vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies. (G) 3 members shall represent the general public and, to the extent possible, shall include— (i) an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety; (ii) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies