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Coast Guard Publishes MSA for Fire Detection Systems

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: Marine Safety Alert 01-21: SEE-ME PFD Light Failures Due to Battery Issues

03/21/2021 the USCG published Marine Safety Alert 01-21 SEE-ME PFD Light Failures Due to Battery Issues on the Maritime Commons.

You can click here to download MSA 01-21 or here to access the blog post on the Maritime Commons.

USCG: Marine Safety Alert 02-21: Readiness and Testing of Emergency Dewatering Equipment

03/21/2021 the USCG published Marine Safety Alert 02-21 Readiness and Testing of Emergency Dewatering Equipment on the Maritime Commons.

You can click here to download MSA 02-21 or here to access the blog post on the Maritime Commons.