U.S. Coast Guard Safety Bulletins & Alerts

The U.S. Coast Guard regularly publishes safety information for mariners.

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U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletins & Alerts

The U.S. Coast Guard publishes marine safety information in the form of Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) and Safety Alerts. USCG MSIBs offer official guidance on best practices, information on regulations, and updates on policy. USCG Safety Alerts contain information on existing and ongoing hazards at sea. You can find the latest and past MSIBs and Safety Alerts at the links below. In the tables below you will find links to MSIBs and Safety Alerts that deserve your attention in particular.

Marine Safety Education Bulletins

Number	Subject	Date
01-21	Improving Fishing Vessel Stability	01/19/2021
20-20, Change 1	Performing a VHF Marine Radio Check	10/29/2020
09-20	COVID-19 - Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation	03/26/2020
06/20	COVID-19 - Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness or Death	03/13/2020
12-15	Clarification of Mandatory Safety Exams for Commercial Fishing Vessels	10/20/2015
18-14 (cor)	Implementation of New Requirements for Commercial Fishing Vessels	12/01/2014

Safety Alerts

Number	Type	Title	Date
08-19	Safety Alert	Use of wrong materials delivers final blow to burning vessel. Fuel systems must meet federal requirements.	08/06/2019
02-19	Safety Alert	Not all navigation lights are created equal.	03/14/2019
01-19	Safety Alert	Don’t get burned! Be ready with a proper Fireman’s Outfit.	03/13/2019
13-18	Safety Alert	Let us enlighten you about LED lighting! Potential interference of VHF-FM Radio and AIS Reception.	08/15/2018
11-18	Safety Alert	A PFD that’s Unwearable Makes an Emergency Situation Unbearable!	06/18/2018
11-17	Safety Alert	Remain Upright by Fully Understanding Vessel Stability	10/06/2017
10-17	Safety Alert	Oh, They’re Just Seasick. Or Not? Carbon Monoxide – an unseen and deadly hazard you cannot spot!	09/25/2017
08-17	Safety Alert	Know your high seas comms equipment and how to use them. You just might save your own life when in trouble offshore!	08/03/2017
06-17	Safety Alert	Fuel Spray Fire - Déjà Vu Prepare and Prevent it from Happening to You!	06/06/2017
04-17	Safety Alert	Whether at Work or at Play Remember it's a Shared Waterway. Know the Navigation Rules and enjoy your day!	05/12/2017
13-16	Safety Alert	We're not inflating the importance of this message Check for problems before your life depends on it!	09/12/2016
07-16	Safety Alert	Stem to Stern, Foam to Dust Inspecting Your Lifejackets is a Must!	07/20/2016
03-16	Safety Alert	Kannad Safelink EPIRB Recall	04/25/2016
08-15	Safety Alert	Asleep at the wheel - Don't let fatigue catch up!	09/01/2015
10-13	Safety Alert	Attention on Deck – Commercial Fishing Vessels	12/31/2013
11-13	Safety Alert	Entanglement Accidents	12/31/2013
02-12	Safety Alert	Overloaded Lifting Gear on Fishing Vessels	06/20/2012
04-11	Safety Alert	Digital Selective Calling – Need for Registered Identity	09/01/2011
04-09	Safety Alert	EPIRB and PLB Registration	06/13/2009
01-08	Safety Alert	Maintaining Vessel Watertight Integrity	05/09/2008

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