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Technical Notices
USCG Marine Safety Alert 01-19 concerning Fireman’s Outfit
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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.
Attachment:
USCG Safety Alert 01-19 dated 13 March 2019
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