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IMCA safety flashes disseminate important information on incidents and potential hazards and the lessons learnt from them that can help prevent incidents occurring elsewhere in the industry.

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Fire door left wedged open

What happened During a routine visit to a vessel in port, it was noticed that the Class A fire door for the laundry was intentionally wedged open with a wooden […]

| Included in IMCA Safety Flash 01/22










Shortened lanyard on MOB beacon

What happened? The practice of shortening the lanyards on MOB beacons was discovered by someone visiting a vessel.  This was accordingly communicated to the Chief mate to be fixed.  If […]

| Included in IMCA Safety Flash 28/21










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