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USCG Marine Safety Alert 08‑26: Marine Boiler Burner Inspection and Operational Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 08-26 after a cargo vessel suffered a major engine room fire. Investigators traced the incident to a high-pressure fuel leak and a burner control system configuration error. The alert urges vessel operators to inspect burner fuel systems, verify shutdown sequences, maintain software configurations, and protect fuel systems from … Read more

ABS Regulatory News Update: Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships

ABS has released a new Regulatory News update providing an overview of the International Maritime Organization’s IMO Resolution MSC.581(110), which introduces the Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships. This update outlines key changes that impact vessel operators, safety managers, and crew involved in enclosed-space entry procedures. Download the ABS Regulatory News PDF:ABS Regulatory … Read more

ABS Regulatory News Update: FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RORO, PASSENGER AND CARGO SHIPS

ABS has released an updated Regulatory News briefing titled “Fire Safety Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger and Cargo Ships.” This detailed guidance outlines important changes to fire protection standards and compliance expectations for Ro-Ro vessel operators. Download the full ABS Regulatory News PDF:Fire Safety Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger and Cargo Ships Key Topics Covered Updated fire … Read more

USCG Marine Safety Alert: Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers

The Inspections and Compliance Directorate issued Marine Safety Alert 04-19, “Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers” to remind mariners that despite decades of work to improve confined space entry by maritime safety organizations, training institutions, and vessel owners/operators, the risks have not been eliminated. This is illustrated by a recent casualty where three persons were asphyxiated while working onboard a laid-up Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU).


https://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2019/04/17/4-17-2019-marine-safety-alert-confined-spaces-silent-invisible-killers/