This safety alert discusses the importance of knowing navigation rules when operating in a shared waterway.
1/3/2017: Safety alert – Importance of following safety procedures
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 01-17 to remind owners and operators of vessels of the importance of following established safety management system procedures.
12/16/2016: Safety alert – MAN B&W Cooling Jacket Failures
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Advisory 17-16 to bring attention to a problem with cracks on the cooling jacket, specifically MAN B&W, that have been linked to steering and propulsion casualties. All vessel owners, operators and engineers are encouraged to view this alert.
10/27/2016: Safety alert – Alarm systems
The Coast Guard issued safety alert 16-16 to remind mariners of the potential dangers that can occur when alarm systems are deliberately ignored.
10/14/2016: Safety alert – Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone
The Coast Guard issued safety alert 15-16 to remind vessel owners, operators, mariners, cruises ship passengers, and all others employed in the maritime domain of the importance of concerns associated with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone.