Technical Notices

SAFETY ALERT

The Inspections and Compliance Directorate of USCG issued the attached marine Safety Alert 01-19 to remind mariners of the importance of maintaining essential firefighting equipment to adequately protect crew members from heat, smoke, and steam in the event of a fire onboard.

It is strongly recommended the vessel owners, operators and other responsible parties take the following measures:

• Inspect your fireman’s outfits for functionality and fit.
• Repair or replace equipment when worn or expired.
• Remedy deficiencies in accordance with their SMS before the ship enters port and report any unresolved issues on their advance notice of arrival.
• Practice donning the fireman’s outfit and conduct realistic drills utilizing the required safety equipment to ensure the crew is familiar and ready to use in an emergency.