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Latest news from 45 flag state authorities

USA

  Nov 11, 2024

USCG warning on preventing catastrophic fires from fuel hose chafing on towing vessels

USCG issued Safety Alert 09-24 after a towing vessel fire highlighted severe risks from chafing on fuel hoses connected to main engines....

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  Nov 11, 2024

Liberia's notice on reporting the loss or drifting of freight containers

Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice SAF-015 on reporting the loss or drifting of freight containers at sea....

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  Nov 08, 2024

Liberia issues advisory on fuel isolation requirements for multi-engine ships in Australian ports

Liberia Maritime Authority issued Advisory 31/2024 on fuel isolation for multi-engine ships, focusing on compliance in Australian ports....

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USA

  Nov 07, 2024

USCG safety alert: Corrosion risks in lifeboat air cylinders

USCG Safety Alert 08-24 warns of dangers from insufficiently inspected compressed air cylinders in lifeboat air support systems....

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  Nov 07, 2024

Cyprus notifies vessels of 2022 MLC amendments

Cyprus Shipping Ministry issues Circular 31/2024 on Oct 29, 2024, notifying Cyprus-flagged vessels of 2022 Maritime Labour Convention amendments....

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USA

  Nov 06, 2024

USCG issues urgent safety recommendations for working near winches

USCG issued a safety alert on critical hazards of open rotary machinery, highlighting safety risks in the commercial fishing sector....

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USA

  Nov 05, 2024

USCG issues stability warning for uninspected vessels

USCG issued safety alert 06-24 following the tragic capsizing of an uninspected 30-foot workboat which led to the death of one crew member....

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  Nov 04, 2024

Australian guidelines for safe voyage planning and navigation within designated corridors using ECDIS

Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued guidelines for safe and efficient navigation of vessels within designated corridors using ECDIS....

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USA

  Oct 31, 2024

USCG: Temporary sea service reduction for STCW deck endorsements

The USCG issued a temporary policy adjustment (Policy Letter 04-24) responding to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024....

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  Oct 29, 2024

Bahamas Maritime Authority issued IP and SPS Code compliance guidelines

Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued two separate notices outlining requirements for implementing the IP Code and the SPS Code....

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  Oct 28, 2024

Liberia's guidelines for lifeboat and emergency drills

Liberia Maritime Authority updates protocols for lifeboat and emergency drills aboard merchant vessels and MODUs....

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  Oct 28, 2024

Enhancements to UK safety regulations for enclosed spaces

UK MCA's MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 2 offers guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022....

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