USCG: Lithium-ion (Li-on) battery system installations
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert and providing guidance regarding lithium-ion (Li-on) battery installations.
Read moreDetailsThe US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert and providing guidance regarding lithium-ion (Li-on) battery installations.
Read moreDetailsUSCG has issued a warning regarding issues related to fire detection systems on towing vessels that are not type-approved by the Coast Guard.
Read moreDetailsThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has raised alarm over a recurring safety concern involving fixed gas fire extinguishing systems on vessels.
Read moreDetailsUSCG has provided guidance regarding the registration of distress alert devices and the procedures for cancelling false distress alerts.
Read moreDetailsThe USCG issued a safety alert regarding mariners that were unable to properly don their Viking PS2006 immersion suits.
Read moreDetailsThe U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert regarding defective heat detectors discovered during an engine room fire investigation.
Read moreDetailsThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) shared lessons learned from an incident of an explosion onboard a foreign-flagged bulk carrier.
Read moreDetailsThe US Coast Guard (USCG) emphasizes the critical need for hazard awareness and proper marking of hazardous zones following a recent marine incident involving a tri-fueled vessel that resulted in severe injuries to crewmembers.
Read moreDetailsThe United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued an alert regarding hot work procedures & implementing robust lockout/tagout programs.
Read moreDetailsFollowing a recent investigation that identified the failure of the Pilothouse Alerter System as a key contributing factor, the USCG issued a Safety Alert to highlight important recommendations and significant safety risks.
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