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Failing Bursting Discs in Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems
Failing Bursting Discs in Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems
Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Failing Bursting Discs in Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) recently received an operators report of failure of copper bursting discs in Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing systems.

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IMCA Safety Flashes
IMCA Safety Flashes
Posted: Sep 19, 2023

IMCA Safety Flashes

IMCA

Safety Flashes issued Jul-Sep 2023 by IMCA show that many incidents are relevant in all work we do from exploding paper shredders to falling off ladders.......
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Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety

West of England P and I

The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless fumigant used during the process.
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Good Catch - Safety Alerts
Good Catch - Safety Alerts
Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Good Catch - Safety Alerts

America Club

Issued by the America P and I Club, these safety alerts provide food for thought regarding incidents in the industry.
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IMMERSION SUIT DEFECTS
IMMERSION SUIT DEFECTS
Posted: Jun 30, 2023

IMMERSION SUIT DEFECTS

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This Marine Safety Advisory (MSA) reaffirms the importance of proper inspections and maintenance of immersion suits on board Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)-flagged vessels.
It supersedes MSA No. 09-21.
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