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Coast Guard Publishes MSA for Fire Detection Systems

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Coast Guard Headquarters has published a Marine Safety Alert (MSA) covering fire detection systems on Subchapter M towing vessels. This MSA provides vessel owners/operators excellent information and considerations for those using non-Coast Guard approved systems and Coast Guard type-approved systems.  

Click here to download MSA 13-25 – Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listed Fire Detection Systems

USCG: ANNOUNCES QR CODE FOR VERIFICATION OF MMC

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A Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued on 9/18/2024 and after will contain a QR code. This move simplifies the verification process by using a smart phone’s camera to quickly navigate to the National Maritime Center’s website to verify the associated credential.

This enhancement will greatly aid in quickly verifying mariner credentials while performing surveys or audits.

The MMLD Credential Verification tool can still be used on the Coast Guard’s website.

A copy of the notice can be found here.

The TVIB Brief: 2023 Regulations and Revisions

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