The Coast Guard issued safety alert 03-15 as a reminder to all gas carrier owners and operators of the importance of ensuring all personnel follow approved safety management system cargo handling procedures and industry best practices.
03/03/2015: Safety alert – ultra low sulfur fuel oil, compliance with MARPOL requirements
The Coast Guard issued marine safety alert 02-15 as a reminder to vessel owners and operators about the importance of establishing effective fuel oil changeover procedures to comply with MARPOL Annex VI emission regulations.
2/24/2015: USCG & BSEE Joint safety alert – Dynamic positioning failures in the Outer Continental Shelf
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued a joint safety alert addressing dynamic positioning failures on offshore supply vessels engaged in oil and gas operations in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
11/3/2014: Safety alert – Fuel system modifications lead to fire
Due to a recent casualty, the Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert to raise awarenss about the importance of using proper replacement parts and equipment in accordance with their intended purpose.
5/20/2014: USCG & BSEE Joint safety alert – Dynamic positioning system failures
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued a joint safety alert addressing a dynamic positioning incident on a vessel resulting in a loss of position while conducting a critical Outer Continental Shelf activity.
