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Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements

The purpose of this bulletin is to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels. In lieu of …

Number: 08-21 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Aug 25, 2021
Safety Notice

Safety concern over lifting equipment inspections on fishing vessels

Number: Safety Bulletin 20 Authority: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency Date: Aug 20, 2021
Safety Notice

Corroded cartridge type fire extinguishers

Number: Safety Bulletin 19 Authority: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency Date: Jul 09, 2021
Safety Notice

Towing Vessel International Certificates Requirements and Certificate of Inspection Routes

U.S. flag towing vessel owners and operators are reminded that the vessel must possess the appropriate certificates and endorsements for the intended voyage. International certificates and certain equipment is required …

Number: MSIB: 06-21 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: May 12, 2021
Safety Notice

CONTINUED AWARENESS: ACTIVE EXPLOITATION OF SOLARWINDS SOFTWARE

The Coast Guard continues to monitor the maritime impact from the ongoing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) cyber incident in the United States, as previously reported in Marine Safety Information Bulletin …

Number: MSIB: 03-21 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Feb 10, 2021
Safety Notice

Improving Fishing Vessel Stability

It has been three years since the release of USCG Marine Safety Alert (MSA) 11-17. Since then, additional commercial crab fishing vessels have sunk, resulting in losses of life due …

Number: MSIB: 01-21 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Jan 19, 2021
Safety Notice

URGENT NOTICE: ACTIVE EXPLOITATION OF POPULAR NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLARWINDS

Number: MSIB: 25-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Dec 17, 2020
Other Information

Port State Detention of Hong Kong Registered Ships in Australia Ports

Number: Port State Detention of Hong Kong Registered Ships Authority: Other Authority Date: Nov 26, 2020
Safety Notice

Effect of the IMO OSV Chemical Code on the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on U.S. Flagged Offshore Supply Vessels

Updated IMO OSV Chemical Code mandates new safety and carriage standards for hazardous substances on U.S. offshore supply vessels.

Number: MSIB: 24-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Nov 24, 2020
Safety Notice

Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements

USCG urges strict compliance with SOLAS standards for pilot transfer arrangements to prevent boarding accidents and ensure maritime safety.

Number: 21-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Nov 05, 2020
Other Information

VRP-ACP Relationships in Pacific Northwest Region

This Bulletin serves to alert all vessel response plan (VRP) holders with vessels operating within the Oregon and Washington federal navigable waterways of structural changes to the area contingency planning …

Number: MER-MSIB: 23-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Oct 27, 2020
Safety Notice

Tecnicomar ECOMAR Range of Equipment

Number: Safety Bulletin 18 Authority: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency Date: Oct 23, 2020
Safety Notice

Safety concern over lifting operations on fishing vessels

Number: Safety Bulletin 17 Authority: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency Date: Oct 05, 2020
Safety Notice

MALICIOUS EMAIL SPOOFING INCIDENTS

Number: MSIB: 19-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Sep 30, 2020
Safety Notice

PFDs and retrofitting of PLBs

Number: Safety Bulletin 16 Authority: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency Date: Sep 15, 2020
Safety Notice

URGENT NEED TO PROTECT OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

The cyber landscape in the Marine Transportation System (MTS) is continually evolving. Computer systems and technology play an increasing role in systems, equipment, and operations throughout the maritime environment. While …

Number: MSIB: 18-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Jul 24, 2020
Safety Notice

GAO Report - Vessel Safety: The Coast Guard Conducts Recurrent Inspections and Has Issued Guidance to Address Emergency Preparedness

GAO audit evaluates Coast Guard’s vessel safety oversight; guidance urges tailored ISM emergency planning and risk assessment for maritime operations.

Number: MSIB: 16-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Jun 03, 2020
Safety Notice

On-Water Mass Gatherings – Recreational, Sporting, or Cause-Related Events

Coast Guard emphasizes safety and permitting requirements for growing on-water gatherings, ensuring secure, compliant maritime activities and public health adherence.

Number: MSIB: 17-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Jun 03, 2020
Safety Notice

Maintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers

Coast Guard outlines essential maritime workers supporting critical commerce flow during COVID-19, ensuring national security and economic continuity.

Number: MSIB: 11-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Mar 27, 2020
Safety Notice

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – Reader Requirements; Delay of Effective Date

TWIC reader requirement for dangerous cargo facilities delayed three years; passenger vessel terminals must comply with 2020 enforcement dates.

Number: MSIB: 05-20 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Mar 10, 2020
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