Marine safety bulletins

Conclusion of COVID-19 Public Health and National Emergencies

Eligibility of American Samoans for a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays

Fire Safety on Small Passenger Vessels

Reduced Visibility from the Navigation Bridge

Introduction – Fire safety

https://www.amsa.gov.au/ Focuses on fire safety aboard ships, highlighting maintenance, teamwork, drills, and risk management to prevent and control incidents.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Rule Delayed

UPDATING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWIC® AND MMC ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS

Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels

Draft Guidance | Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture

Imperial Immersion Suit Cosmetic Defect

Changes to Survival Craft Equipment Requirements for US Vessels

Planned Maintenance

https://www.amsa.gov.au/ Emphasizes the critical role of planned maintenance in ensuring ship safety, operational reliability, and compliance with maritime regulations.

Acceptance of IMO Code for Fire Safety Systems for Tank Vessel Inert Gas Systems – Double Block and Bleed NonReturn Device

LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS

USCG Marine Safety Alert 13-18 advised mariners of poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone and automatic identification systems (AIS) when in the vicinity of light emitting diode (LED) lighting on-board ships (including navigation lights and deck lights). Consequentially, the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), a 501(c)(3) international non-profit scientif

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS & ACTION

ENSURING THE VALIDITY OF MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS AND ENDORSEMENTS

As a maritime employer, do you know how to verify the validity of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) for current and prospective employees? This is an important question to consider when deciding whether to hire, promote, or discipline a merchant mariner. It is also critical step to ensure the overall safety of your maritime operations. As such, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has implem

High Frequency Voice Distress Watchkeeping will cease at most locations on 7 February 2022

The U.S. Coast Guard will cease monitoring all High Frequency (HF) shortwave voice distress frequencies within the contiguous United States and Hawaii on 7 February 2022 at 0000 UTC. HF voice distress watchkeeping will continue unaffected in Alaska and Guam. HF watchkeeping on HF distress and safety digital selective calling (DSC) frequencies will continue at all locations.

Procedural Clarification: Continuous Synopsis Records

his MSIB clarifies the process for applications for Continuous Synopsis Records (CSR). MSIB 003-14 on this subject is hereby cancelled.

Aerosol fire suppression system - reminder of servicing requirements

04/2021 PORT HEDLAND MARINE SAFETY BULLETIN

Unsafe towline handling by ship crews at Port Hedland prompts safety advisory emphasizing proper equipment use, communication, and hazard awareness.

Use of emery cloth on metalworking lathes

Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements

The purpose of this bulletin is to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels. In lieu of the commercial fishing vessel classing requirements in Title 46 United States Code (USC) §4503(a), certain vessels may meet alternative requirements as specified in 46 USC §4503(d).

Safety concern over lifting equipment inspections on fishing vessels