Marine Safety Bulletins

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OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT

www.ain.hr SAFETY LESSONS 01/2025 Very serious marine casualty: Three fatalities under the bow ramp on a RO-RO passenger

Number: 01/2025 Authority: Other Authority Date: Jan 01, 2025
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ENSURING THE VALIDITY OF MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS AND ENDORSEMENTS

As a maritime employer, do you know how to verify the validity of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) for current and prospective employees? This is an important question to consider when …

Number: 01-22 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Feb 18, 2022
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Chafe Protection on Mooring Lines - Safety Concerns and Operational Impact

Unsafe practices by ship’s crew when handling tow lines

Number: 03/2024 Authority: Other Authority Date: Jul 18, 2024
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04/2021 PORT HEDLAND MARINE SAFETY BULLETIN

Unsafe towline handling by ship crews at Port Hedland prompts safety advisory emphasizing proper equipment use, communication, and hazard awareness.

Number: 04/2021 Authority: Other Authority Date: Oct 14, 2021
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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
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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
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Managing risks

Highlights maritime risk management, emphasizing hazard identification, safety culture, and effective controls to prevent serious crew injuries.

Number: 21 Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin Authority: Australian Maritime Safety Authority Date: Mar 01, 2025
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Safe Boarding Arrangements for Marine Pilots

Defective / Non-compliant Pilot Ladders & Boarding Arrangements

Number: 25-05 Authority: Other Authority Date: Mar 25, 2025
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SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAND AT TUAS VIEW EXTENSION

MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE PORT MARINE NOTICE NO. 32 OF 2025 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAND AT TUAS VIEW EXTENSION Applicable to: Mariners operating in the vicinity south …

Number: 32-2025 Authority: Other Authority Date: Mar 21, 2025
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Local Notice to Mariners

Local Notice to Mariners for District 1 03/11/2025 TITLE SUBCATEGORY DESCRIPTION LOCATION Sector New York, Submerged Lands Act Raritan River Cutoff Channel - Arthur Georges Bank And Nantucket Shoals - …

Number: District 1 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Apr 08, 2025
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Local Notice to Mariners

Local Notice to Mariners for District 5 03/25/2025

Number: District 5 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Mar 25, 2025
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Maintenance

https://www.amsa.gov.au/ Addresses the systemic importance of maintenance in maritime safety, emphasizing risk management, inspections, and operational readiness.

Number: Marine Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 20 Authority: Australian Maritime Safety Authority Date: Sep 01, 2024
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Planned Maintenance

https://www.amsa.gov.au/ Emphasizes the critical role of planned maintenance in ensuring ship safety, operational reliability, and compliance with maritime regulations.

Number: Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 16 Authority: Australian Maritime Safety Authority Date: Oct 01, 2022
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Introduction – Fire safety

https://www.amsa.gov.au/ Focuses on fire safety aboard ships, highlighting maintenance, teamwork, drills, and risk management to prevent and control incidents.

Number: Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 17 Authority: Australian Maritime Safety Authority Date: Mar 01, 2023
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RAC DRILL CLARIFICATIONS | NPREP 2016

Number: MER‐MSIB: 02‐17 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Jan 11, 2017
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Survey Request | National Response Team Improving Area Contingency Planning

USCG requests stakeholder feedback via survey to improve national Area Contingency Plans for oil and hazardous substance response.

Number: MER‐MSIB: 02‐18 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Mar 05, 2018
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NPREP Guidelines | Version 2016.1

Announces release of PREP Guidelines Version 2016.1 for oil spill response preparedness, effective October 1, 2018, with updated procedures.

Number: MER-MSIB: 07-18 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Oct 11, 2018
Safety Notice

MER‐MSIB 08‐16: Release of 2016 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) Guidelines

Number: MER‐MSIB: 08‐16 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Apr 05, 2016
Other Information

Draft Guidance | Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture

Number: MER-MSIB: 09-22 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Nov 21, 2022
Safety Notice

FAQS | NPREP 2016: Vessel Response Plan Exercises - GIUEs and SMFF

Number: MER-MSIB: 12-16 Authority: US Coast Guard Date: Aug 15, 2016