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AWP Marine Inspectors Newsletter
AWP Marine Inspectors Newsletter
Posted: May 27, 2025

AWP Marine Inspectors Newsletter

Edition # 37

This newsletter we celebrate our diversity with our first female inspector joining the team.

Fireman's outfits again appear as a problematic area together with cargo lighting.
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Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels
Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels
Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels

Liberia Flag

This Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers, and to recognized organizations (RO’s) on compliance with the requirements for ships using low-flashpoint fuel, the Administrations’ general procedures related to approval of the use of low-flashpoint fuel, and the latest developments from the IMO on shipboard-use of alternative fuels.
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OVERHEATING DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DOSING MODULES ON TIER 4 ENGINES
OVERHEATING DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DOSING MODULES ON TIER 4 ENGINES
Posted: Apr 8, 2025

OVERHEATING DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DOSING MODULES ON TIER 4 ENGINES

USCG

The U.S. Coast Guard issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future incidents. .
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SOLAS (Chapter II-1, Reg 5.4) requires that where any alterations are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information supplied to the master, amended stability information must be
SOLAS (Chapter II-1, Reg 5.4) requires that where any alterations are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information supplied to the master, amended stability information must be
Posted: Apr 8, 2025

SOLAS (Chapter II-1, Reg 5.4) requires that where any alterations are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information supplied to the master, amended stability information must be

Lloyds Registry

SOLAS (Chapter II-1, Reg 5.4) requires that where any alterations are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information supplied to the master, amended stability information must be provided.
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The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks
The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks
Posted: Apr 8, 2025

The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks

DNV

Corrosion in cargo and water ballast tanks presents a significant challenge. DNV analyses reveal that corrosion is the most common cause of hull findings, and our surveyors often discover coatings breaking down much earlier than anticipated. Exposure of the ship structure to high temperatures may be a possible reason. This technical news explores the topic in more detail.
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