Kirby Morgan Safety Bulletin – Helmet shell repair caution

  • Safety Flash
  • Published on 12 March 2007
  • Generated on 5 November 2026
  • IMCA SF 02/07
  • 1 minute read

IMCA has been asked to publicise the attached safety bullet #1 of 2007 issued by Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc. entitled Helmet Shell Repair Caution.

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