The Coast Guard issued a new safety alert with new recommendations about the importance of establishing effective fuel oil changeover procedures to comply with MARPOL Annex VI emission regulations.
9/9/2015: Safety alert – Reminder to employ knowledgeable operators with appropriate skills
In response to a recent collision, the Coast Guard issued a safety alert to remind owners and operators of the need to employ knowledgeable operators with appropriate seamanship skills to navigate their vessels.
9/1/2015: Safety alert – When fatigue catches up
The Coast Guard issued a safety alert to address fatigue as a potential causal factor in a number of recent groundings involving uninspected commercial fishing vessels.
05/11/2015: Safety alert – anchor equipment
The Coast Guard issued safety alert 5-15 to remind vessel operators and company technical managers of the importance of proper ship’s anchor use, stowage, and maintenance.
3/11/2015: Safety alert – Engine room operations
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 4-15 regarding engine room operations, specifically the maintenance of machinery, escape routes and the importance of conducting thorough engineering watches.