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Safety Alert No.
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SAFETY ALERTS Years 1996 - 2014
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02/20/2015
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10-17
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Oh, They’re Just Seasick. Or Not?
Carbon Monoxide – an unseen and deadly hazard you cannot spot!
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09/25/2017
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09-17
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Leaky Lifejacket Lights
It’s only right to expect the light to improve your plight on a dark night.
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09/25/2017
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08-17
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Know your high seas comms equipment and how to use them.
You just might save your own life when in trouble offshore!
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08/03/2017
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07-17
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CO2 Hazards are Nothing News!
But we’d like to remind you of what not to do!
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07/20/2017
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06-17
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Fuel Spray Fire - Déjà Vu
Prepare and Prevent it from Happening to You!
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06/06/2017
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05-17
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Got Gas? In the Wrong Place?
Don't allow corrective actions to create additional hazardous conditions!
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05/22/2017
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Advisory 01-17
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Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation Services
Be Aware of Third Party Service Providers
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05/16/2017
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04-17
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Whether at Work or at Play Remember it's a Shared Waterway.
Know the Navigation Rules and enjoy your day!
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05/12/2017
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NTSB SA-059
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Risk Assessment, Driver Distraction, and Seat Belts in Amphibious Passenger Vehicle Operations
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05/01/2017
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03-17
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Be Aware and Take Some Care to Identify Suspect and Counterfeit Items!
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04/06/2017
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LL01-17
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Lingering Lye Leads to Costly Deck Replacement
A Lesson Learned.
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03/28/2017
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02-17
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Failure to Follow Stove / Oven Installation Instructions
Overcooks Galley!
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03/28/2017
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01-17
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The Best Laid Plans for Safety
Are Only as Good as Their Implementation!
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01/03/2017
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17-16
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MAN B&W Cooling Jacket Failures
Using the correct bolts is essential!
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12/16/2016
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16-16
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Be Alarmed By All Alarms
Correct Steering Gear & Other Nuisance Alarms Immediately!
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10/26/2016
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15-16 Update
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UPDATE - Heed This Call!
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Safety Recall
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10/18/2016
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15-16
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Heed This Call!
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Safety Recall
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10/14/2016
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14-16
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Don’t lose your tow in heavy weather
Plan ahead to ensure a safe endeavor!
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10/4/2016
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13-16
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We're not inflating the importance of this message
Check for problems before your life depends on it!
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09/12/2016
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12-16
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Good Data Input Equals Good Data Output
Does your VDR work? Don’t wait to find out!
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09/01/2016
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11-16
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Dangerous Bycatch from Bygone Days
Discarded Munitions Remain a Present-Day Hazard!
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08/22/2016
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10-16
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Iron Mike will steer straight but you control your fate!
Avoid Auto-Pilot Induced Casualties
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08/16/2016
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09-16
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Know Your Day-to-Day Dangers!
Proper Precautions Can Save Your Life
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08/09/2016
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08-16
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Be Prepared for Surprises if the Circumstance Arises!
Avoid Accidental Hazmat Exposure
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07/20/2016
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07-16
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Stem to Stern, Foam to Dust
Inspecting Your Lifejackets is a Must!
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07/20/2016
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06-16
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Random Chemical Testing Requirements for Marine Employers, Sponsoring Organizations and Mariners
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06/29/2016
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05-16
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Enjoying the Waterways in a Safe (and Legal) Manner
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06/09/2016
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04-16
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Distressed Distress Signal - A potentially dangerous issue.
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05/19/2016
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03-16
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Kannad Safelink EPIRB Recall
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04/25/2016
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02-16
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Worn Thin - Vibration Abration - a "Short" Summation
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04/04/2016
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01-16
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Global Navigation Satellite Systems – Trust, But Verify - Report Disruptions Immediately
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1/19/2016
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14-15
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Don't Fear Steer Clear of dredge equipment hazards.
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12/30/2015
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13-15
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Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Oil & Compliance with MARPOL Requirements
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11/19/2015
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12-15
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Picked Up Pickup - Dockside safety issues.
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11/10/2015
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11-15
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Dried Not Fried - Laundering safety issues.
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11/9/2015
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10-15
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Navigation Lights - The rules are for your safety.
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11/4/2015
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09-15
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Anyone can steer a boat. But your employees and customers deserve more.
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9/8/2015
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08-15
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Asleep at the wheel - Don't let fatigue catch up!
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9/1/2015
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07-15
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Prevent Parasail Accidents - Follow ASTM Standards and manufacturer instructions!
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8/19/2015
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06-15
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Fire Extinguishing Systems Ready - Are you sure?
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5/27/2015
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05-15
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Anchor Errors!
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5/11/2015
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04-15
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Engine Room Operations
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3/11/2015
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03-15
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LPG Cargo and Hydrate Handling Risks
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3/3/2015
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02-15
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ULSF and Compliance with MARPOL Requirements
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3/3/2015
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01-15
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Dynamic Positioning Failures on OSVs
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2/24/2015
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15-14
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Accidental Release of CO2 System
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11/12/2014
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14-14
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Hull Magnets – Modifications Lead to Failure
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11/10/2014
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13-14
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Corrosion of Duck Boat Bilge Pump Discharge Piping
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11/13/2014
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12-14
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Fuel System Modifications Lead to Fire
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11/3/2014
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11-14
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Barge Fleet Lighting
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10/9/2014
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10-14
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Preventing Barge Explosions
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10/9/2014
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09-14
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Air Draft is Critical
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9/9/2014
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08-14
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Dynamic Positioning System Failures
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5/20/2014
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07-14
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Slips, Trips and Falls
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5/16/2014
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06-14
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Unprepared Safety Equipment
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5/16/2014
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05-14
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Overheating of Parasailing Vessel Hydraulic System
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5/12/2014
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04-14
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Inadequate Snaphooks on Lifejackets
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4/28/2014
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03-14
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Failure of Hand Portable Fire Extinguisher
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4/8/2014
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02-14
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Tank Sampling Dangers
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1/9/2014
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01-14
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Offshore Sailing: You Must Be Prepared
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1/9/2014
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02-14 (LL)
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Battery Weight Varies
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7/9/2014
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01-14 (LL)
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Seeming Minor Items
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7/9/2014
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11-13
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Entanglement Accidents
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12/31/2013
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10-13
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Attention on Deck – Commercial Fishing Vessels
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12/31/2013
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09-13
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Bridge Resource Management in Pilotage Waters
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8/30/2013
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08-13
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Confined Space Entry Dangers
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8/30/2013
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07-13
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Parasailing Operations – Know Your Ropes (2)
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7/22/2103
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06-13
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Termination of 2 MHZ Distress Watchkeeping Service
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6/18/2013
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05-13
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Failures of Dynamic Positioning Systems on MODUs
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6/17/2013
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04-13
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Navigation Lights – Not!
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5/22/2013
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03-13
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Surge Protective Devices Onboard Vessels
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4/30/2013
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02-13
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Bow Riding in Heavy Weather
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3/21/2013
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01-13
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Counterfeit Portable Fire Extinguishers
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3/21/2013
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05-12
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Pressure Switch Location – Fixed Fire Suppression System
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12/31/2012
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03-12
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Problem with Mustang Inflatable PFDs
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10/4/2012
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01-12(A)
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Recommendations for Recreational Diving Vessels
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6/21/2012
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02-12
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Overloaded Lifting Gear on Fishing Vessels
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6/20/2012
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01-12(a)
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Uninspected 6 or 12 Pack Vessels – Rules Apply
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4/5/2012
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07-11
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Develop and Follow Smart Safety Procedures
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12/14/2011
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06-11
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Mustang Survival PFD Recall
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11/29/2011
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05-11
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Parasailing Operations – Know Your Ropes
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9/20/2011
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04-11
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Digital Selective Calling – Need for Registered Identity
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9/1/2011
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04-11 (2)
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High Velocity Vent Valves, Vacuum Valves, P/V Valves
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5/20/2011
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03-11
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Providing CPR – No Time to Waste
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5/6/2011
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02-11
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Air Receivers and Relief Valves
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2/14/2011
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01-11
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Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick-closing Valves
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1/31/2011
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10-10 (a)
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Wrong Directions: A Recipe For Failure
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12/21/2010
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10-10 (b)
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Simple Failures Render CO2 System Inoperative
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12/21/2010
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09-10
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Type 1 Personal Floatation Device Strap Check
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12/15/2010
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01-10(A)
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Distracted Operations
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10/29/2010
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08-10
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Ship Security Alert System
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9/30/2010
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07-10
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Caution to AIS Users
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8/28/2010
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06-10
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Explosive Safety Guide
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6/9/2010
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05-10
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AIS Text Messaging Concerns
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5/27/2010
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04-10
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Watertight Doors – Close Them and Dog Them
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4/28/2010
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03-10
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Portable Generator Use On Houseboats
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4/27/2010
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02-10
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Dangers Associated With Automatic Channel Switching
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4/13/2010
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01-10
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Termination of LORAN-C signal
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1/7/2010
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09-09
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Navigation Lights –Maintaining Distinctive Character
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12/18/2009
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08-09
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Unapproved EPIRB Battery Replacements
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11/30/2009
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07-09
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Sailboat Rigging Dangers
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11/16/2009
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01-09(LL)
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Small Fire / Important Lessons
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10/16/2009
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07-09(#2)
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Drug Testing Requirements for Charter Vessels
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9/17/2009
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06-09
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Parasailing Incidents
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9/17/2009
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05-09
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Inadvertent Discharges of Marine Fire Extinguishing Systems
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7/21/2009
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04-09
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EPIRB and PLB Registration
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6/13/2009
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03-09
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Avoiding Fuel Switching Related Propulsion Losses
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6/16/2009
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02-09
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Compact Fluorescent Lights
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6/8/2009
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01-09
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Electrical Shock Hazards
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4/16/2009
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09-08 update
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Electronically Controlled Cargo Pump engine Components (Update)
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4/15/2009
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13-08
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Ventilation Closures on Small Passenger Vessels
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12/4/2008
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12-08
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Watertight Doors
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11/19/2008
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11-08
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Fishing Vessel Stability
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11/18/2008
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10-08
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AIS System Devices System Software Mismatch
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10/30/2008
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09-08
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Electronically Controlled Cargo Pump Engine Components
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10/23/2008
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08-08
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Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick Closing Valves
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10/23/2008
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07-08
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Danger Aloft
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9/19/2008
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06-08
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Counterfeit Emergency Escape Breathing Devices
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9/19/2008
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05-08
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Preventing Engine Exhaust System Fires
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9/17/2008
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04-08
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Unlicensed to Drive
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9/5/2008
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03-08
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Controllable Pitch Propellers and Situational Awareness
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7/2/2008
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02-08
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Chantix Medical Advisory
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6/26/2008
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01-08
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Maintaining Vessel Watertight Integrity
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5/9/2008
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04-07
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Remote Release Systems
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9/26/2007
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03-07
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Securing of Watertight Doors
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9/19/2007
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02-07
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Programming Marine Radio and AIS Equipment
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9/6/2007
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01-07
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Commercial Diving Safety
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3/15/2007
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06-06
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Ship Security Alert System Email Address Change
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12/19/2006
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05-06
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Propulsion Boiler Casings
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11/21/2006
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04-06
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Recall -Pains Wessex Hand Flare Recall
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5/10/2006
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03-06
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Recall – Emergency Escape Hood
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5/3/2006
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02-06
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Star Princess Cruise Ship Fire
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4/27/2006
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01-06
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Strike First Fire Extinguishers
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3/2/2006
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06-05
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RCC Domain Name Change
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11/10/2005
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05-05
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Saab AIS Transponder Timing Problem
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10/24/2005
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04-05
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PFDs – CO2 Cylinder Installation
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6/22/2005
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03-05
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Unicellular Plastic Foam Life Preservers
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5/24/2005
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02-05
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Loosening of Critical Fasteners
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2/25/2005
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01-05
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GPS / Navigation Devices Hazards
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2/4/2005
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06-04
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PROSAR Technologies Products
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5/25/2004
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05-04
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Life Jacket Snap Hooks
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5/5/2004
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04-04
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Loss of INMARSAT C Safety Messages
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4/1/2004
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03-04
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Lifeboat Gripes
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3/11/2004
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02-04
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Confined Space Entry
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2/23/2004
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01-04
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NORSAFE Lifeboat Release Mechanisms
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1/27/2004
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09-03
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Life Jacket Storage and Accessibility
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12/12/2003
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08-03
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Personal Protective Equipment
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11/5/2003
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07-03
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Winter Fishing in Alaskan Waters
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11/5/2003
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06-03
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Floating Electric Waterlight Safety
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9/11/2003
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05-03
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Carbon Monoxide Exposure
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6/9/2003
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03-03
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Wearing of Life Jackets
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6/13/2003
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02-03
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Offshore Injuries
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3/23/2003
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01-03
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Faulty Liferaft Servicing
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2/4/2003
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12-02
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Maintaining Readiness
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11/14/2002
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11-02
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Antennae Interference With GPS
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11/15/2002
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10-02
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Man Overboard
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11/14/2002
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09-02
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Tank Explosion
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10/01/02
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08-02
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EPIRB Antennae Failures
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9/10/2002
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07-02
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Fuel and Exhaust System Maintenance
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8/1/2002
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06-02
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Smoke Signal / Danger of Explosion
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7/8/2002
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05-02
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Amphibious Vehicle Operations
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6/25/2002
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04-02
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Underway and No Lookout
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6/6/2002
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03-02
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Handheld Steering Switches
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3/28/2002
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02-02
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Loading of Canister Liferafts
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3/28/2002
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02-01
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Passenger Vessel Steering
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8/6/2001
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01-01
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Flameless Ration Heaters
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1/15/2001
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13-08
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Gangplanks – Vital Area for Safety
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6/16/1998
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12-08
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Electrical Hazards
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6/7/1998
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11-08
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Fishing Vessel Stability
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11/18/1998
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10-08
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Management Responsibility
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6/7/1998
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09-08
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Safety – We are the Enemy
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6/7/1998
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08-98
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Safety is Proper Communication
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6/7/1998
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07-98
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Improvising
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6/7/1998
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06-98
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Unsafe Habits Endanger All at Sea
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6/7/1998
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05-98
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Deckplate and Manhole Cover Safety
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6/7/1998
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04-98
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Limit Switches and Gravity Lifeboat Davits
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6/16/1998
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03-98
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Reducing Risk of Falls Overboard
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6/16/1998
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02-98
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Wire Rope Failures
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6/16/1998
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01-98
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Repowering Wood Boats
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6/16/1998
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08-97
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F/V Lifesaving Equipment
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12/14/1997
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07-97
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Propeller Clearing Port Hazard
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4/14/1997
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06-97
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Dry Engine Exhaust Hazards
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3/11/1997
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05-97
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Successful Rescues in New England
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1/22/97
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04-97
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Wood/Fiberglass Vessels – Poor Radar Targets
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3/11/97
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03-97
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Alden Epirb Alert
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1/29/97
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02-97
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Early Model Epirb Problems
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3/13/97
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01-97
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Thermal Protective Aids
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3/11/1997
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09-96
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Use of Hatches in Wet Fish Holds
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8/8/1996
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08-96
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Fire Hazard of Foam Insulation
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8/8/1996
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07-96
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Sea Kayak Safety Advisory
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8/8/1996
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06-96
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Tug and Barge Advisory
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8/8/1996
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05-96
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Cold Water Boating Advisory
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8/5/1996
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04-96
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GPS Navigation Systems
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6/3/96
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03-96
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Portable Space Heaters
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6/3/1996
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02-96
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Heating Tape Concerns
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6/3/1996
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01-96
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Machinery Hazards
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6/3/1996
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