Ship Safety Bulletins

Date (Y-M-D): 1993-01-05
 

Subject: 1993 Special Edition Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

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The Ship Safety Bulletin addresses safety-related matters pertaining to vessels. It is free of charge and issued on an "as needed" basis.

Please find attached a list of all Ship Safety Bulletins published since 1977, identified through keywords in alphabetical order, for ease of reference. A list of all Bulletins issued is also published quarterly in Notices to Mariners.

Please note that Ship Safety Bulletin N° 1/93 does not exist in English; is was used to correct a mistake in the French version of Ship Safety Bulletin N° 12/92

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Ship Safety Bulletins

Alphabetical Key Word Listing

Key Word Bulletin Date Subject

After-drop No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Arterial blood pressure No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Autopilots No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

Change in heart rate No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Circum-rescue collapse No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Engineer No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

Horizontal posture No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Hydrocarbons No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

Interference No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

Key words listing No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

List of key words No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

Mandatory training No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

MARPOL No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

Pollution No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

Radiotelephone No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

Rescue techniques No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Simulator No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

Special edition No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

Vertical lift No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

3rd Class No. 11/87 October 28, 1987 Modification to the examinations for the third class engineer certificate of competency

4 x 29 No. 9/89 September 29, 1989 Wire ropes

Accident No. 7/91 May 6, 1991 Accidents when using power operated watertight doors

After-drop No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Alarm No. 4/81 1981 Procedure to operate power operated watertight doors on board ships

Alarms No. 13/84 August 29, 1984 Engine room bilge level alarms

AMVER No. 1/81 1981 The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System ( AMVER )

AMVER No. 8/90 June 26, 1990 The automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system ( AMVER )

Arctic No. 7/86 June 12, 1986 Oil transfer operations in the arctic

Arctic No. 16/86 November 27, 1986 Protection of inflatable liferafts in extreme cold conditions

Arctic No. 9/91 June 4, 1991 Arctic waters oil transfer guidelines (TP 10783)

Arming No. 1/91 January 31, 1991 Class I automatic float free 406 MHz emergency position indicating radio beacon ( EPIRB )

ARPA No. 1/89 January 25, 1989 Revision to simulated electronic navigation courses

Arterial blood pressure No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Articles of Agreement No. 4/88 February 15, 1988 Services provided by central registry of seamen

Asphyxiation No. 3/82 May 28, 1982 Poisoning and asphyxiation hazards

Assistance No. 8/90 June 26, 1990 The automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system ( AMVER )

Assistance and salvage No. 2/79 1979 Refugees in Southeast Asian waters who may be in distress

Automatic pilot No. 6/77 1977 Use of automatic pilot and steering control failure

Autopilots No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

Bagged cargoes No. 6/86 May 5, 1986 Loading & stowage of bagged cargoes

Batteries No. 12/88 September 6, 1988 Flashlight batteries

Battery No. 3/85 March 28, 1985 Ship station technical regulations ( SSTR ) section 41 "Reserve source of energy for radiotelephone ship stations"

Bilge No. 13/84 August 29, 1984 Engine room bilge level alarms

Boat people No. 2/79 1979 Refugees in Southeast Asian waters who may be in distress

Boats No. 15/84 October 9, 1984 Misuse of inflated boats

Boilers No. 5/90 May 7, 1990 Auxiliary boilers

Bolts No. 9/88 May 6, 1988 A potential safety hazard that may exist with the mountings of shipboard cranes

Boom No. 4/90 March 7, 1990 Self-unloading boom failure

Breathing apparatus No. 3/79 1979 In-transit fumigation of grain cargoes on ships

Bridge guidelines No. 7/92 July 20, 1992 Guidelines involving the use of radiocommunications equipment fit on the ship's navigation bridge

Bridge visibility No. 8/86 June 18, 1986 Guidelines on navigation bridge visibility

Bridge visibility No. 3/92 May 5, 1992. Navigation bridge visibility

Buddy line No. 6/92 July 17, 1992. Immersion suit buddy line

Buoy numbering system No. 3/77 1977 Revised collision regulations - use of strobe lights in vessels

Canadian ships No. 4/88 February 15, 1988 Services provided by central registry of seamen

Cancellation No. 3/84 April, 1984 Provision for experience in lieu of a certificate for the additional person on the deck watch

Cancellation No. 9/84 June 8, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class (This bulletin cancels bulletin No. 7/84, May 23, 1984 (English)

Cancellation No. 14/84 September 17, 1984 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Cancellation No. 17/84 October 26, 1984 Canadian ships making voyages to countries which are parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers ( STCW ), 1978

Cancellation No. 6/85 May 28, 1985 International Convention for Safe Containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Carelessness No. 3/87 February 2, 1987 Collision avoidance - Routine navigational practices

Cargo gear No. 10/90 September 10, 1990 Disposable cargo lifting slings

Cargo ports and doors No. 4/87 March 10, 1987 The securing of watertight exterior openings such as cargo ports, shell doors or other similar means of access in ship's hull or superstructure

Certificate No. 6/82 July 20, 1982 Qualification as rating of a navigation watch

Certificate of Competency No. 4/82 June 2, 1982 Oil and chemical tanker endorsement to masters and mates certificates of competency

Certificate of Competency No. 6/91 April 4, 1991 Marine emergency duties ( MED ) training requirements for engineer officers

Certificates No. 7/84 May 23, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class I

Certificates No. 8/84 May 29, 1984 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Certificates No. 9/84 June 8, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class (This bulletin cancels bulletin No. 7/84, May 23, 1984 (English) )

Certificates No. 7/85 May 30, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Certificates No. 11/85 June 12, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Certificates No. 5/86 May 5, 1986 Issue of letters of compliance to holders of canadian certificates intending employment on foreign flag ships

Certificates No. 10/91 June 21, 1991 Issue of continued proficiency endorsements to certificates

Certificates No. 14/91 Ad. November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their certificates

Certificates No. 14/91 November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their Certificates

Certificates of Competency No. 5/88 February 16, 1988 Reciprocal recognition of certificates of competency

Certification No. 10/88 May 31, 1988 Revisions to marine emergency duties ( MED ) courses

Certification No. 5/92 July 7, 1992. Introduction of oil tanker, chemical tanker and liquefied gas tanker certification for engineer officers and deck and engine room ratings

Certification of Sea Service No. 4/88 February 15, 1988 Services provided by central registry of seamen

Change in heart rate No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Charter vessels No. 7/87 June 19, 1987 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Charter vessels No. 17/88 November 23, 1988 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Charter vessels No. 2/90 January 25, 1990 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Charts Regulations No. 2/87 January 29, 1987 Electronic chart display systems

Chemicals No. 13/92 December 4, 1992 Dangerous chemicals & noxious liquid substances Regulations

Chemicals No. 15/92 December 10, 1992 Canada's accession to MARPOL 73/78

Circum-rescue Collapse No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Class I EPIRB No. 1/91 January 31, 1991 Class I automatic float free 406 MHz emergency position indicating radio beacon ( EPIRB )

Close-quarter situations No. 11/88 July 11, 1988 Avoiding a close quarters situation in narrow channels and around berths

CO2 (Carbon dioxide) No. 2/80 1980 The use of solid dioxide (dry ice) for cooling purposes

CO2 (Carbon dioxide) No. 13/83 August 9, 1983 Inadvertent release of the complete CO2 system by a crew member - no casualty

CO2 (Carbon dioxide) No. 3/86 April 1, 1986 Maintenance of components in CO2 fire extinguishing systems

Coal No. 4/80 1980 Carriage of fine particled canadian coal

Coasting trade No. 11/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for the issue of exemptions to ships

Collision No. 1/77 1977 Revised collision regulations

Collision No. 3/77 1977 Revised collision regulations - use of strobe lights in vessels

Collision No. 7/80 1980 The hazard of navigating in old (multi-year) ice

Collision avoidance No. 3/87 February 2, 1987 Collision avoidance - Routine navigational practices

Collision Regulation No. 4/77 1977 Collision regulations - Clarification of Rule 28 - vessels constrained by their draft

Collision regulations No. 6/80 1980 Interpretation of Rules 3 (g) (vi) of the Collision Regulations

Collision regulations No. 3/83 January 14, 1983 Rule 38 of the amended collision regulations (1983) B Correction to ship safety bulletin No. 5/82

Collision regulations No. 2/84 February 10, 1984 Collision regulations - Seaplanes operating on the water

Collision regulations No. 5/85 May 20, 1985 Use of sodium vapour floodlights at sea

Collision Regulations No. 5/82 August 5, 1982 Guidance for the uniform application of certain rules of the 1972 collision regulations

Collision Regulations No. 12/86 July 18, 1986 Collision regulations - application of rule 1 (E) and the exemption provisions of rule 38

Collision Regulations No. 11/88 July 11, 1988 Avoiding a close quarters situation in narrow channels and around berths

Collision Regulations No. 10/89 October 23, 1989 Collision regulations - Seaplanes operating on the water

Collision Regulations No. 6/90 May 8, 1990 Navigating in the vicinity of ships being escorted by an icebreaker

Coloured glass No. 1/80 1980 Manoeuvring lights. Coloured glass in wheelhouse windows

Commencement No. 1/90 January 8, 1990 Ship's cargo fumigation

Commencement No. 3/90 February 12, 1990 In transit cargo fumigation - Preparation in canadian ports

Commonwealth No. 5/88 February 16, 1988 Reciprocal recognition of certificates of competency

Commonwealth Certificates No. 14/88 September 8, 1988 Implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 ( STCW )

Commonwealth Certificates No. 13/90 December 3, 1990 Acceptance of certificates of competency issued in other Commonwealth countries on canadian ships

Communication No. 5/83 January 25, 1983 Guidelines for distress communications by radiotelephony

Communications No. 18/88 November 23, 1988 West Coast Winders - Operational Safety

Competency No. 8/84 May 29, 1984 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Compliance No. 5/86 May 5, 1986 Issue of letters of compliance to holders of canadian certificates intending employment on foreign flag ships

Compressed air No. 4/84 April 12, 1984 Spring loaded safety valves

Computer No. 12/85 July 8, 1985 Approved computer stability calculations for loading grain cargoes

Container No. 14/86 October 24, 1986 International Convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Container No. 15/88 September 26, 1988 Overloaded containers

Containers No. 15/83 November 14, 1983 Information concerning the international convention for safe containers ( CSC )

Containers No. 14/84 September 17, 1984 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Containers No. 6/85 May 28, 1985 International Convention for Safe Containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Containers No. 4/86 May 5, 1986 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Containers No. 6/87 May 19, 1987 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Containers No. 3/91 February 14, 1991 Icing of ships

Continued proficiency No. 14/88 September 8, 1988 Implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 ( STCW )

Continued proficiency No. 10/91 June 21, 1991 Issue of continued proficiency endorsements to certificates

Continued proficiency No. 14/92 December 8, 1992 Certification and manning Regulations

Control No. 4/81 1981 Procedure to operate power operated watertight doors on board ships

Cooling No. 2/80 1980 The use of solid dioxide (dry ice) for cooling purposes

Correction No. 3/83 January 14, 1983 Rule 38 of the amended collision regulations (1983) B Correction to ship safety bulletin No. 5/82

Courtesy and respect No. 10/87 September 22, 1987 Safe navigational practices - professional courtesy and respect for fellow mariners

Cracking No. 4/91 March 15, 1991 Pressure vessels and hydrostatic testing

Crane No. 11/91 June 27, 1991 Mobile cranes

Crane mountings No. 9/88 May 6, 1988 A potential safety hazard that may exist with the mountings of shipboard cranes

CSC No. 15/83 November 14, 1983 Information concerning the international convention for safe containers ( CSC )

CSC No. 14/84 September 17, 1984 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

CSC No. 6/85 May 28, 1985 International Convention for Safe Containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

CUMMINS No. 14/85 September 1, 1985 Faulty diesel engines

Day signals No. 10/85 June 11, 1985 Day signals that identify diving operations

Debris at sea No. 8/87 July 16, 1987 Disposal at sea of fishing nets, plastic material and other similar debris

Deck cargo No. 11/84 August 27, 1984 Stowage and securing of deck cargoes and vehicles

Deck cargoes No. 16/84 October 16, 1984 Timber deck cargoes - fitting of uprights

Deck watch No. 3/84 April, 1984 Provision for experience in lieu of a certificate for the additional person on the deck watch

Designated No. 2/91 February 14, 1991 Designated physicians for medical examinations

Detected No. 4/92 June 10, 1992. The fitting of radar reflectors on small vessels

Diesel engines No. 14/85 September 1, 1985 Faulty diesel engines

Digital scan conversion No. 1/92 February 5, 1992 Potential "lock up" on raster-scan radar displays

Discharge No. 2/92 May 4, 1992. Pollutant discharge reporting Regulations

Discharge book No. 5/79 1979 Reports on conduct and ability in discharge books and official log books

Disengaging gear No. 10/86 July 2, 1986 Loss of watercraft 9.12 M survival craft due to incorrect installation of disengaging gear hooks

Disposable No. 10/90 September 10, 1990 Disposable cargo lifting slings

Disposal fishing gear No. 8/87 July 16, 1987 Disposal at sea of fishing nets, plastic material and other similar debris

Distress No. 5/83 January 25, 1983 Guidelines for distress communications by radiotelephony

Distress No. 15/85 October 9, 1985 Assistance to persons in distress at sea

Distress signals No. 12/88 September 6, 1988 Flashlight batteries

Diving No. 10/85 June 11, 1985 Day signals that identify diving operations

Doors No. 1/85 February 5, 1985 Closing & securing watertight doors

Draft No. 4/77 1977 Collision regulations - Clarification of Rule 28 - vessels constrained by their draft

Draught marks No. 1/83 January 4, 1983 Responsibilities of shipowners and masters respecting maintenance of weathertight integrity of ships and observance of draught mark and load line requirements

Drilling No. 8/80 1980 Safety zones around offshore exploration and exploitation vessels and platforms

Dry ice No. 2/80 1980 The use of solid dioxide (dry ice) for cooling purposes

Drydock No. 11/86 July 7, 1986 Ship's drain plug

Electric No. 1/82 March 26, 1982 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-heat elements

Electrocuted No. 12/91 August 9, 1991 Electrical safety of portable tools and equipment

Electronic charts No. 2/87 January 29, 1987 Electronic chart display systems

Emergencies No. 3/78 1978 Proper use of watertight doors

Emergency No. 4/79 1979 Precautions against fire on board ships

Emergency capability No. 1/78 1978 Manning the ships

Emergency situation No. 3/80 1980 Runaway fire in vessel following initial small fire in the machinery spaces

Enclosed spaces No. 15/91 December 5, 1991 Entry into enclosed spaces

Enclosed Survival Craft No. 9/90 July 9, 1990 Fumes in totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft ( TEMPSC )

Engine exhaust No. 10/84 June 8, 1984 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by engine exhausts

Engineer No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

Engineer officers No. 6/91 April 4, 1991 Marine emergency duties ( MED ) training requirements for engineer officers

Entry No. 15/91 December 5, 1991 Entry into enclosed spaces

EPIRB No. 8/92 July 28, 1992 KODEN Model 948 406 MHz EPIRB

EPIRBs No. 4/85 April 1, 1985 Emergency Position-Indicating Radiobeacons ( EPIRBs ) temperature operating requirements

Equipment No. 1/90 January 8, 1990 Ship's cargo fumigation

Equipment No. 3/90 February 12, 1990 In transit cargo fumigation - Preparation in canadian ports

Erratum No. 2/77 1977 Erratum to Bulletin number 1/77

Examination No. 1/89 January 25, 1989 Revision to simulated electronic navigation courses

Examination No. 9/92 August 11, 1992 Medical examination of seafarers

Exemption No. 11/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for the issue of exemptions to ships

Exhausts No. 7/89 August 21, 1989 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by exhaust pipes

Explosion No. 11/89 December 5, 1989 Safety relief valves

Explosions No. 5/90 May 7, 1990 Auxiliary boilers

Extensions No. 14/91 Ad. November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their certificates

Extensions No. 14/91 November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their certificates

Facilities No. 14/86 October 24, 1986 International Convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Ferry operations No. 10/92 September 1, 1992 Safety of passengers and vehicles embarking/disembarking from ferries

Ferry terminals No. 10/92 September 1, 1992 Safety of passengers and vehicles embarking/disembarking from ferries

Fire No. 3/80 1980 Runaway fire in vessel following initial small fire in the machinery spaces

Fire No. 1/82 March 26, 1982 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-heat elements

Fire No. 5/84 April 12, 1984 Storage of inflammable stores

Fire No. 10/84 June 8, 1984 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by engine exhausts

Fire No. 5/85 May 20, 1985 Use of sodium vapour floodlights at sea

Fire No. 8/85 May 30, 1985 Engine room maintenance and watchkeeping practices

Fire No. 13/85 July 18, 1985 Fire precautions with respect to fuel oil piping and fittings

Fire No. 1/87 January 2, 1987 Fire hazard in self unloaders

Fire (precautions) No. 4/79 1979 Precautions against fire on board ships

Fire extinguishing No. 13/83 August 9, 1983 Inadvertent release of the complete CO2 system by a crew member - no casualty

Fire Extinguishing Systems No. 3/86 April 1, 1986 Maintenance of components in CO2 fire extinguishing systems

Fires No. 7/89 August 21, 1989 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by exhaust pipes

Fishboats No. 7/89 August 21, 1989 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by exhaust pipes

Fishing No. 6/88 March 4, 1988 Sailing plans and position reporting - Fishing vessels

Fishing vessel No. 2/81 1981 Warning to operators of small vessels navigating Seymour Narrows, B.C.

Fishing vessel No. 14/83 September 21, 1983 Safety practices on fishing vessels

Fishing vessel No. 10/84 June 8, 1984 Fires on board fishing vessels caused by engine exhausts

Fishing vessel No. 12/84 August 29, 1984 Moving machinery hazards

Fishing vessels No. 9/80 1980 Voyage plans for fishing vessels and efficient radio watches will assist in Search and Rescue

Fishing vessels No. 9/87 September 7, 1987 Propane gas-fuel explosion

Flags No. 10/85 June 11, 1985 Day signals that identify diving operations

Flammable atmosphere No. 2/89 February 14, 1989 Safe working practices

Flammable gas No. 9/86 June 23, 1986 Safe Working Practices

Flooding No. 16/92 December 11, 1992 Watertight openings and their importance in maintaining integrity

Flooding and stability No. 4/87 March 10, 1987 The securing of watertight exterior openings such as cargo ports, shell doors or other similar means of access in ship's hull or superstructure

Floodlights No. 4/85 April 1, 1985 Emergency Position-Indicating Radiobeacons ( EPIRBs ) temperature operating requirements

Foot valves No. 2/88 January 12, 1988 Marine abandonment immersion suits foot (angle) valves

Foreign flag No. 5/86 May 5, 1986 Issue of letters of compliance to holders of canadian certificates intending employment on foreign flag ships

Foreign voyages No. 7/84 May 23, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class I

Four stranded No. 5/87 May 12, 1987 Wire ropes

Freezing of rudders No. 4/78 1978 Precautions to be taken to avoid freezing of rudders

Fuel No. 17/85 November 28, 1985 Fuel testing

Fuel oil No. 13/85 July 18, 1985 Fire precautions with respect to fuel oil piping and fittings

Fuel tanks No. 12/83 June 3, 1983 Ships motor lifeboat fuel tanks

Fumes No. 9/90 July 9, 1990 Fumes in totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft ( TEMPSC )

Fumigation No. 5/77 1977 On voyage fumigation of grain cargoes

Fumigation No. 3/89 March 1, 1989 Ship Safety Bulletin No. 16/83 "In-transit fumigation of grain cargoes"

Fumigation No. 1/90 January 8, 1990 Ship's cargo fumigation

Fumigation No. 3/90 February 12, 1990 In transit cargo fumigation - Preparation in canadian ports

Fumigation (In-transit) No. 3/79 1979 In-transit fumigation of grain cargoes on ships

Fumigation (In-transit) No. 16/83 December 8, 1983 Fumigation of laden cargo spaces

Gas No. 3/79 1979 In-transit fumigation of grain cargoes on ships

Gas No. 16/83 December 8, 1983 Fumigation of laden cargo spaces

Gas No. 9/87 September 7, 1987 Propane gas-fuel explosion

Gas free No. 6/84 April 24, 1984 Use of portable venturi-type blower or exhaust units in non gas-free atmospheres

Grain No. 15/86 October 29, 1986 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Grain No. 7/90 May 23, 1990 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Grain cargo No. 5/77 1977 On voyage fumigation of grain cargoes

Grain Cargoes No. 12/85 July 8, 1985 Approved computer stability calculations for loading grain cargoes

Ground pin No. 12/91 August 9, 1991 Electrical safety of portable tools and equipment

Grounding safety No. 6/89 May 8, 1989 Grounding safety in drydock

Guidelines No. 10/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for compliance with Regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74

Guidelines No. 11/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for the issue of exemptions to ships

Guidelines No. 2/85 February 22, 1985 Clarification of terms used in ship safety bulletin No. 10/83 (guidelines for compliance with regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74)

Guidelines No. 16/88 November 3, 1988 Guidelines and standards for the removal of offshore installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone

Hazard No. 1/87 January 2, 1987 Fire hazard in self unloaders

Heating system No. 1/82 March 26, 1982 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-heat elements

Heating system No. 1/84 January 30, 1984 Domestic propane fuelled heating systems on non-passenger ships

Horizontal posture No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Hydrocarbons No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

Hydrostatic Release Unit No. 4/89 March 10, 1989 Berwyn hydrostatic release unit ( HRU ) Mark 5F

Hydrostatic Release Units No. 16/85 October 24, 1985 Installation and maintenance of inflatable life raft hydrostatic release units

Ice (multi-year) No. 7/80 1980 The hazard of navigating in old (multi-year) ice

Ice convoy No. 6/90 May 8, 1990 Navigating in the vicinity of ships being escorted by an icebreaker

Ice navigation No. 2/78 1978 Navigating in ice - owners' and masters' instructions

Ice navigation No. 11/92 November 24, 1992 Ice navigation in Canadian waters ( TP 5064)

Icing No. 3/91 February 14, 1991 Icing of ships

Immersion suit No. 1/86 January 22, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults

Immersion suit No. 2/86 January 31, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults (this bulletin cancels Bulletin No. 1/86, January 22, 1986 (English) )

Immersion suit No. 8/91 May 8, 1991 Marine abandonment immersion suits zipper faults

Immersion suits No. 2/88 January 12, 1988 Marine abandonment immersion suits foot (angle) valves

Immersion suits No. 11/90 November 7, 1990 Ship-to-ship personnel transfers

Immersion suits No. 6/92 July 17, 1992. Immersion suit buddy line

IMO No. 5/82 August 5, 1982 Guidance for the uniform application of certain rules of the 1972 collision regulations

IMO No. 12/90 November 30, 1990 IMO Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention

IMO No. 3/92 May 5, 1992. Navigation bridge visibility

Implementation of STCW No. 14/92 December 8, 1992 Certification and manning regulations

Improved docking plug No. 11/86 July 7, 1986 Ship's drain plug

Inadvertent firing No. 19/88 November 30, 1988 Pains-wessex 'Speedline International' and 'Speedline 250' line-throwing appliance

Inflammable stores No. 5/84 April 12, 1984 Storage of inflammable stores

Inspection No. 12/91 August 9, 1991 Electrical safety of portable tools and equipment

Inspection procedures No. 5/81 1981 Canadian Coast Guard Ship Safety Branch inspection procedures

Inspections No. 14/91 November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their certificates

Inspections No. 14/91 Ad. November 19, 1991 Inspection of canadian ships outside Canada and the granting of extensions to their certificates

Installation and maintenance No. 16/85 October 24, 1985 Installation and maintenance of inflatable life raft hydrostatic release units

Instructions No. 2/91 February 14, 1991 Designated physicians for medical examinations

Interference No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

International towing No. 13/88 September 7, 1988 Safety of towed ships and other floating objects

Isolating transformer No. 6/89 May 8, 1989 Grounding safety in drydock

Issue of Certificates No. 13/90 December 3, 1990 Acceptance of certificates of competency issued in other Commonwealth countries on canadian ships

Key words listing No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

KODEN No. 8/92 July 28, 1992 KODEN Model 948 406 MHz EPIRB

Korean War No. 9/85 June 10, 1985 Services provided by central registry of seamen

Letter of compliance No. 8/88 February 22, 1988 Actions relating to the implementation of the standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping ( STCW ) Convention as engine room rating and as engine room assistant

Life raft No. 16/85 October 24, 1985 Installation and maintenance of inflatable life raft hydrostatic release units

Lifeboat No. 12/83 June 3, 1983 Ships motor lifeboat fuel tanks

Lifeboats No. 4/83 January 17, 1983 Lifesaving equipment

Liferafts No. 16/86 November 27, 1986 Protection of inflatable liferafts in extreme cold conditions

Lifesaving No. 4/83 January 17, 1983 Lifesaving equipment

Lifesaving No. 15/84 October 9, 1984 Misuse of inflated boats

Lifesaving equipment No. 12/88 September 6, 1988 Flashlight batteries

Lights No. 1/80 1980 Manoeuvring lights. Coloured glass in wheelhouse windows

Line-throwing appliance No. 19/88 November 30, 1988 Pains-wessex 'Speedline International' and 'Speedline 250' line-throwing appliance

List of key words No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

Lists No. 4/86 May 5, 1986 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Lists No. 6/87 May 19, 1987 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Litton No. 8/92 July 28, 1992 KODEN Model 948 406 MHz EPIRB

Load Line No. 1/83 January 4, 1983 Responsibilities of shipowners and masters respecting maintenance of weathertight integrity of ships and observance of draught mark and load line requirements

Loading No. 6/86 May 5, 1986 Loading & stowage of bagged cargoes

Lock-up No. 1/92 February 5, 1992 Potential "lock up" on raster-scan radar displays

Log book No. 12/83 June 3, 1983 Ships motor lifeboat fuel tanks

Machinery No. 3/88 January 22, 1988 Maintenance and operation of machinery

Maintenance No. 3/86 April 1, 1986 Maintenance of components in CO2 fire extinguishing systems

Maintenance No. 3/88 January 22, 1988 Maintenance and operation of machinery

Management guidelines No. 12/90 November 30, 1990 IMO Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention

Mandatory packaging

requirements No. 5/91 March 18, 1991 Marine carriage of dangerous goods

Mandatory training No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

Manhole covers and doors No. 16/92 December 11, 1992 Watertight openings and their importance in maintaining integrity

Manning No. 1/78 1978 Manning the ships

Marine surveyor No. 1/78 1978 Manning the ships

MARPOL No. 12/92 December 4, 1992 Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations

MARPOL No. 13/92 December 4, 1992 Dangerous Chemicals & Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations

MARPOL No. 15/92 December 10, 1992 Canada's accession to MARPOL 73/78

MARPOL No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

MED No. 8/83 March 17, 1983 Marine emergency duties, Laurentian region

MED courses No. 10/88 May 31, 1988 Revisions to marine emergency duties ( MED ) courses

MED II Certificate No. 2/82 April 2, 1982 Able seaman, efficient deck hand and ships' cooks certificates of qualification

MED training No. 7/82 November 10, 1982 Introduction of MED training facilities in Laurentian region

MED training No. 6/91 April 4, 1991 Marine emergency duties ( MED ) training requirements for engineer officers

Mesh No. 15/86 October 29, 1986 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Mesh No. 7/90 May 23, 1990 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Mobile No. 11/91 June 27, 1991 Mobile cranes

Modifications No. 2/85 February 22, 1985 Clarification of terms used in ship safety bulletin No. 10/83 (guidelines for compliance with regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74)

Modifications No. 7/85 May 30, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Modifications No. 11/85 June 12, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

Navigating in ice No. 6/90 May 8, 1990 Navigating in the vicinity of ships being escorted by an icebreaker

Navigation No. 2/81 1981 Warning to operators of small vessels navigating Seymour Narrows, B.C.

Navigation No. 3/83 January 14, 1983 Rule 38 of the amended collision regulations (1983) B Correction to ship safety bulletin No. 5/82

New I.M.D.G. code No. 5/91 March 18, 1991 Marine carriage of dangerous goods

Non-metallic materials No. 4/92 June 10, 1992. The fitting of radar reflectors on small vessels

Notice No. 3/78 1978 Proper use of watertight doors

Notice No. 1/85 February 5, 1985 Closing & securing watertight doors

Offshore installations No. 16/88 November 3, 1988 Guidelines and standards for the removal of offshore installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone

Oil No. 7/86 June 12, 1986 Oil transfer operations in the arctic

Oil No. 9/91 June 4, 1991 Arctic Waters Oil Transfer Guidelines (TP 10783)

Oil No. 12/92 December 4, 1992 Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations

Oil No. 15/92 December 10, 1992 Canada's accession to MARPOL 73/78

On installation No. 1/91 January 31, 1991 Class I Automatic Float Free 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon ( EPIRB )

Operation No. 3/88 January 22, 1988 Maintenance and operation of machinery

Operations No. 1/88 January 7, 1988 Ship's operating in winter conditions

Operations No. 8/89 September 22, 1989 Ships operating in winter conditions

Operations No. 5/90 May 7, 1990 Auxiliary boilers

Organisation (containers) No. 15/83 November 14, 1983 Information concerning the international convention for safe containers ( CSC )

Overloading No. 15/88 September 26, 1988 Overloaded containers

Oxygen No. 3/82 May 28, 1982 Poisoning and asphyxiation hazards

Passenger ships No. 10/92 September 1, 1992 Safety of passengers and vehicles embarking/disembarking from ferries

Passenger vessels No. 7/87 June 19, 1987 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Passenger vessels No. 17/88 November 23, 1988 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Passenger vessels No. 2/90 January 25, 1990 Passenger vessel compliance programme

Penalties No. 5/91 March 18, 1991 Marine carriage of dangerous goods

Personal calls No. 7/92 July 20, 1992 Guidelines involving the use of radiocommunications equipment fit on the ship's navigation bridge

Personnel transfer No. 11/90 November 7, 1990 Ship-to-ship personnel transfers

Pesticides No. 5/77 1977 On voyage fumigation of grain cargoes

Pesticides No. 3/89 March 1, 1989 Ship Safety Bulletin No. 16/83 "In-transit fumigation of grain cargoes"

Physicians No. 2/91 February 14, 1991 Designated physicians for medical examinations

Physicians No. 9/92 August 11, 1992 Medical examination of seafarers

Piping No. 13/85 July 18, 1985 Fire precautions with respect to fuel oil piping and fittings

Piping No. 7/88 March 7, 1988 Plastic piping

Plans No. 6/88 March 4, 1988 Sailing plans and position reporting - Fishing vessels

Plastic No. 7/88 March 7, 1988 Plastic piping

Plastic waste No. 8/87 July 16, 1987 Disposal at sea of fishing nets, plastic material and other similar debris

Plug No. 11/86 July 7, 1986 Ship's drain plug

Policy No. 9/92 August 11, 1992 Medical examination of seafarers

Pollutant No. 2/92 May 4, 1992. Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations

Pollution No. 12/92 December 4, 1992 Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations

Pollution No. 13/92 December 4, 1992 Dangerous Chemicals & Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations

Pollution No. 1/93 January 5, 1993 (This bulletin is not available in English)

Pollution free No. 12/90 November 30, 1990 IMO Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention

Port state No. 17/84 October 26, 1984 Canadian ships making voyages to countries which are parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers ( STCW ), 1978

Port warden No. 16/84 October 16, 1984 Timber deck cargoes - fitting of uprights

Poster No. 15/91 December 5, 1991 Entry into enclosed spaces

Pressure vessels No. 4/91 March 15, 1991 Pressure vessels and hydrostatic testing

Propane No. 1/84 January 30, 1984 Domestic propane fuelled heating systems on non-passenger ships

Propane No. 9/87 September 7, 1987 Propane gas-fuel explosion

Publication No. 14/83 September 21, 1983 Safety practices on fishing vessels

Publications Regulations No. 2/87 January 29, 1987 Electronic chart display systems

Qualification No. 6/82 July 20, 1982 Qualification as rating of a navigation watch

Radar deflector No. 3/81 1981 Radar reflectors - A safety device for small vessels

Radar reflectors No. 4/92 June 10, 1992. The fitting of radar reflectors on small vessels

Radio No. 10/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for compliance with Regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74

Radio procedure No. 7/92 July 20, 1992 Guidelines involving the use of radiocommunications equipment fit on the ship's navigation bridge

Radiotelephone No. 5/83 January 25, 1983 Guidelines for distress communications by radiotelephony

Radiotelephone No. 3/85 March 28, 1985 Ship station technical regulations ( SSTR ) section 41 "Reserve source of energy for radiotelephone ship stations"

Radiotelephone No. 5/93 May, 1993 Electromagnetic interference ( EMI )

Raster-scan radars No. 1/92 February 5, 1992 Potential "lock up" on raster-scan radar displays

Ratings No. 8/88 February 22, 1988 Actions relating to the implementation of the standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping ( STCW ) Convention as engine room rating and as engine room assistant

Ratings No. 5/89 March 7, 1989 Actions relating to implementation of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping ( STCW ) Convention as engine room rating and as engine room assistant

Re-heat systems No. 13/86 September 8, 1986 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-head elements

Reciprocal recognition No. 13/90 December 3, 1990 Acceptance of certificates of competency issued in other Commonwealth countries on canadian ships

Recommendations No. 2/83 January 10, 1983 Recommendations arising from a formal enquiry into the loss of a vessel

Refugees No. 2/79 1979 Refugees in Southeast Asian waters who may be in distress

Refugees No. 15/85 October 9, 1985 Assistance to persons in distress at sea

Registry No. 9/85 June 10, 1985 Services provided by central registry of seamen

Regular Maintenance No. 13/86 September 8, 1986 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-head elements

Regulation No. 6/79 1979 Amendment to the Ship Station Technical Regulations

Repair No. 14/86 October 24, 1986 International Convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Repair facilities No. 4/86 May 5, 1986 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Repair facilities No. 6/87 May 19, 1987 International convention for safe containers ( CSC ) - approved repair facilities

Reporting No. 8/90 June 26, 1990 The automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system ( AMVER )

Reports No. 2/92 May 4, 1992. Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations

Rescue techniques No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Retrofit No. 6/92 July 17, 1992. Immersion suit buddy line

Rope No. 4/83 January 17, 1983 Lifesaving equipment

Rotation No. 5/87 May 12, 1987 Wire ropes

Routine practices No. 3/87 February 2, 1987 Collision avoidance - Routine navigational practices

Rule 38 exemption No. 12/86 July 18, 1986 Collision regulations - application of rule 1 (E) and the exemption provisions of rule 38

S.I.7 No. 5/81 1981 Canadian Coast Guard Ship Safety Branch inspection procedures

Safe No. 12/90 November 30, 1990 IMO Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention

Safe manning No. 13/91 September 17, 1991 Minimum safe manning document

Safe navigational practices No. 10/87 September 22, 1987 Safe navigational practices - professional courtesy and respect for fellow mariners

Safe packing No. 15/88 September 26, 1988 Overloaded containers

Safe towing operations No. 13/88 September 7, 1988 Safety of towed ships and other floating objects

Safe working practices No. 9/83 April 20, 1983 Fatal accidents involving winches and warping drums

Safe working practices No. 2/89 February 14, 1989 Safe working practices

Safety No. 14/83 September 21, 1983 Safety practices on fishing vessels

Safety No. 12/84 August 29, 1984 Moving machinery hazards

Safety devices No. 3/81 1981 Radar reflectors - A safety device for small vessels

Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 No. 2/87 January 29, 1987 Electronic chart display systems

Safety valve No. 4/84 April 12, 1984 Spring loaded safety valves

Safety valve No. 11/89 December 5, 1989 Safety relief valves

Safety zone No. 8/80 1980 Safety zones around offshore exploration and exploitation vessels and platforms

Sailing No. 6/88 March 4, 1988 Sailing plans and position reporting - Fishing vessels

Seafarers No. 5/92 July 7, 1992. Introduction of oil tanker, chemical tanker and liquefied gas tanker certification for engineer officers and deck and engine room ratings

Seaplanes No. 2/84 February 10, 1984 Collision regulations - Seaplanes operating on the water

Seaplanes No. 10/89 October 23, 1989 Collision regulations - Seaplanes operating on the water

Securing No. 11/84 August 27, 1984 Stowage and securing of deck cargoes and vehicles

Security openings No. 4/87 March 10, 1987 The securing of watertight exterior openings such as cargo ports, shell doors or other similar means of access in ship's hull or superstructure

Self unloaders No. 1/87 January 2, 1987 Fire hazard in self unloaders

Self-unloading No. 4/90 March 7, 1990 Self-unloading boom failure

SEN No. 1/89 January 25, 1989 Revision to simulated electronic navigation courses

Serious incidents No. 10/89 October 23, 1989 Collision regulations - Seaplanes operating on the water

Seymour Narrows, B.C. No. 2/81 1981 Warning to operators of small vessels navigating Seymour Narrows, B.C.

Ship design No. 8/86 June 18, 1986 Guidelines on navigation bridge visibility

Ship Design No. 3/92 May 5, 1992. Navigation bridge visibility

Ship station No. 6/79 1979 Amendment to the Ship Station Technical Regulations

Ship station regulations No. 5/80 1980 Amendment to the ship station technical regulations

Ship Station No. 3/85 March 28, 1985 Ship station technical regulations ( SSTR ) section 41 "Reserve source of energy for radiotelephone ship stations"

Shipboard cranes No. 9/88 May 6, 1988 A potential safety hazard that may exist with the mountings of shipboard cranes

Shipboard fires No. 13/86 September 8, 1986 Shipboard fires caused by heating systems with electric re-head elements

Ships No. 1/88 January 7, 1988 Ship's operating in winter conditions

Ships No. 8/89 September 22, 1989 Ships operating in winter conditions

Ships No. 3/91 February 14, 1991 Icing of ships

Shore power No. 6/89 May 8, 1989 Grounding safety in drydock

Simulator No. 3/93 May 10, 1993 Mandatory simulator training for marine engineers

Sliding WT door No. 7/91 May 6, 1991 Accidents when using power operated watertight doors

Slings No. 10/90 September 10, 1990 Disposable cargo lifting slings

Small vessels No. 3/81 1981 Radar reflectors - A safety device for small vessels

Small vs. large vessels No. 10/87 September 22, 1987 Safe navigational practices - professional courtesy and respect for fellow mariners

Small vs. large vessels No. 11/88 July 11, 1988 Avoiding a close quarters situation in narrow channels and around berths

SOLAS No. 13/91 September 17, 1991 Minimum safe manning document

SOLAS 74 No. 10/83 April 25, 1983 Guidelines for compliance with Regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74

SOLAS 74 No. 2/85 February 22, 1985 Clarification of terms used in ship safety bulletin No. 10/83 (guidelines for compliance with regulation 3 of chapter IV of SOLAS 74)

Solid bulk cargo No. 4/80 1980 Carriage of fine particled canadian coal

Solvents No. 15/84 October 9, 1984 Misuse of inflated boats

Special edition No. 2/93 May 10, 1993 1993 Special Edition - Ship Safety Bulletins - Alphabetical Keyword Listing

Special towing guidelines No. 13/88 September 7, 1988 Safety of towed ships and other floating objects

Speedline No. 19/88 November 30, 1988 Pains-wessex 'Speedline International' and 'Speedline 250' line-throwing appliance

Stability No. 12/85 July 8, 1985 Approved computer stability calculations for loading grain cargoes

Standards No. 16/88 November 3, 1988 Guidelines and standards for the removal of offshore installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone

STCW No. 3/84 April, 1984 Provision for experience in lieu of a certificate for the additional person on the deck watch

STCW 78 No. 4/82 June 2, 1982 Oil and chemical tanker endorsement to masters and mates certificates of competency

STCW 78 No. 6/82 July 20, 1982 Qualification as rating of a navigation watch

STCW 78 No. 7/83 March 1, 1983 Standard for engineering watchkeeping on ships

STCW 78 No. 7/84 May 23, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class I

STCW 78 No. 8/84 May 29, 1984 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

STCW 78 No. 9/84 June 8, 1984 Canadian ships making foreign voyages or home-trade voyages class (This bulletin cancels bulletin No. 7/84, May 23, 1984 (English)

STCW 78 No. 17/84 October 26, 1984 Canadian ships making voyages to countries which are parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers ( STCW ), 1978

STCW 78 No. 7/85 May 30, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

STCW 78 No. 11/85 June 12, 1985 Reciprocity of certificates of competency

STCW convention No. 10/91 June 21, 1991 Issue of continued proficiency endorsements to certificates

STCW Convention No. 5/88 February 16, 1988 Reciprocal recognition of certificates of competency

STCW Convention No. 8/88 February 22, 1988 Actions relating to the implementation of the standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping ( STCW ) Convention as engine room rating and as engine room assistant

STCW Convention No. 14/88 September 8, 1988 Implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 ( STCW )

STCW Convention No. 5/89 March 7, 1989 Actions relating to implementation of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping ( STCW ) Convention as engine room rating and as engine room assistant

Steering No. 1/77 1977 Revised collision regulations

Steering control failure No. 6/77 1977 Use of automatic pilot and steering control failure

Steering gear failure No. 4/78 1978 Precautions to be taken to avoid freezing of rudders

Storage No. 5/84 April 12, 1984 Storage of inflammable stores

Stowage No. 11/84 August 27, 1984 Stowage and securing of deck cargoes and vehicles

Stowage No. 6/86 May 5, 1986 Loading & stowage of bagged cargoes

Strobe lights No. 3/77 1977 Revised collision regulations - use of strobe lights in vessels

Sun No. 9/89 September 29, 1989 Wire ropes

Survival craft No. 10/86 July 2, 1986 Loss of watercraft 9.12 M survival craft due to incorrect installation of disengaging gear hooks

Survivors No. 15/85 October 9, 1985 Assistance to persons in distress at sea

Tackle No. 11/91 June 27, 1991 Mobile cranes

TALON No. 1/86 January 22, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults

TALON No. 2/86 January 31, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults (this bulletin cancels Bulletin No. 1/86, January 22, 1986 (English)

TALON No. 8/91 May 8, 1991 Marine abandonment immersion suits zipper faults

Tank No. 6/84 April 24, 1984 Use of portable venturi-type blower or exhaust units in non gas-free atmospheres

Tank No. 17/85 November 28, 1985 Fuel testing

Tank capacity No. 2/83 January 10, 1983 Recommendations arising from a formal enquiry into the loss of a vessel

Tanker certification No. 14/92 December 8, 1992 Certification and Manning Regulations

Tanker endorsements No. 4/82 June 2, 1982 Oil and chemical tanker endorsement to masters and mates certificates of competency

Tanker qualifications No. 5/92 July 7, 1992. Introduction of oil tanker, chemical tanker and liquefied gas tanker certification for engineer officers and deck and engine room ratings

Temperature requirements No. 4/85 April 1, 1985 Emergency Position-Indicating Radiobeacons ( EPIRBs ) temperature operating requirements

Test No. 6/81 1981 Recommendations to be applied to every tug which is employed in towing Vessels on a long line astern

Test No. 6/83 February 25, 1983 Tugs engaged in towing vessels on a long line astern

Testing No. 17/85 November 28, 1985 Fuel testing

Testing No. 4/91 March 15, 1991 Pressure vessels and hydrostatic testing

Thermal Protection No. 16/86 November 27, 1986 Protection of inflatable liferafts in extreme cold conditions

Throttle No. 14/85 September 1, 1985 Faulty diesel engines

Timber No. 16/84 October 16, 1984 Timber deck cargoes - fitting of uprights

Tow No. 18/88 November 23, 1988 West Coast Winders - Operational Safety

Towing line No. 6/81 1981 Recommendations to be applied to every tug which is employed in towing Vessels on a long line astern

Towing line No. 6/83 February 25, 1983 Tugs engaged in towing vessels on a long line astern

Towing operations No. 6/80 1980 Interpretation of Rules 3 (g) (vi) of the Collision Regulations

TP 4071 No. 8/85 May 30, 1985 Engine room maintenance and watchkeeping practices

TP 5021 No. 12/84 August 29, 1984 Moving machinery hazards

Traffic No. 1/79 1979 Hazards to small craft operating in confined waters

Training No. 10/88 May 31, 1988 Revisions to marine emergency duties ( MED ) courses

Transfer No. 7/86 June 12, 1986 Oil transfer operations in the arctic

Transfer No. 9/91 June 4, 1991 Arctic waters oil transfer guidelines (TP 10783)

Tubular piston rod No. 4/90 March 7, 1990 Self-unloading boom failure

Tug No. 6/81 1981 Recommendations to be applied to every tug which is employed in towing Vessels on a long line astern

Tugs No. 6/83 February 25, 1983 Tugs engaged in towing vessels on a long line astern

Valve manifolds No. 2/83 January 10, 1983 Recommendations arising from a formal enquiry into the loss of a vessel

Ventilation No. 3/82 May 28, 1982 Poisoning and asphyxiation hazards

Ventilation No. 16/83 December 8, 1983 Fumigation of laden cargo spaces

Ventilation No. 1/84 January 30, 1984 Domestic propane fuelled heating systems on non-passenger ships

Ventilation No. 6/84 April 24, 1984 Use of portable venturi-type blower or exhaust units in non gas-free atmospheres

Vertical lift No. 4/93 May 13, 1993 Circum-Rescue Collapse

Vessel rescue No. 1/81 1981 The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System ( AMVER )

Vessels special construction No. 12/86 July 18, 1986 Collision regulations - application of rule 1 (E) and the exemption provisions of rule 38

Voyage plan No. 9/80 1980 Voyage plans for fishing vessels and efficient radio watches will assist in Search and Rescue

Warping drums No. 9/83 April 20, 1983 Fatal accidents involving winches and warping drums

Watch-keeping No. 3/80 1980 Runaway fire in vessel following initial small fire in the machinery spaces

Watchkeeping No. 7/83 March 1, 1983 Standard for engineering watchkeeping on ships

Watchkeeping No. 8/85 May 30, 1985 Engine room maintenance and watchkeeping practices

Water heavy No. 11/89 December 5, 1989 Safety relief valves

Watercraft No. 10/86 July 2, 1986 Loss of watercraft 9.12 M survival craft due to incorrect installation of disengaging gear hooks

Watertight door No. 3/78 1978 Proper use of watertight doors

Watertight door (power) No. 4/81 1981 Procedure to operate power operated watertight doors on board ships

Watertight doors No. 1/85 February 5, 1985 Closing & securing watertight doors

Watertight fittings No. 16/92 December 11, 1992 Watertight openings and their importance in maintaining integrity

Weak link cord No. 4/89 March 10, 1989 Berwyn hydrostatic release unit ( HRU ) Mark 5F

Weathertight integrity No. 1/83 January 4, 1983 Responsibilities of shipowners and masters respecting maintenance of weathertight integrity of ships and observance of draught mark and load line requirements

West Coast Winder No. 18/88 November 23, 1988 West Coast Winders - Operational Safety

Wheelhouses No. 1/80 1980 Manoeuvring lights. Coloured glass in wheelhouse windows

Winches No. 9/83 April 20, 1983 Fatal accidents involving winches and warping drums

Winter No. 1/88 January 7, 1988 Ship's operating in winter conditions

Winter No. 8/89 September 22, 1989 Ships operating in winter conditions

Wire No. 15/86 October 29, 1986 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Wire No. 7/90 May 23, 1990 Securing of slack grain with wire reinforcement mesh

Wire rope No. 5/87 May 12, 1987 Wire ropes

Wire rope No. 9/89 September 29, 1989 Wire ropes

Working practices No. 9/86 June 23, 1986 Safe Working Practices

World War II No. 9/85 June 10, 1985 Services provided by central registry of seamen

WT door No. 7/91 May 6, 1991 Accidents when using power operated watertight doors

Zipper fault No. 1/86 January 22, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults

Zipper fault No. 2/86 January 31, 1986 Insulated buoyant immersion suit zipper faults (this bulletin cancels Bulletin No. 1/86, January 22, 1986 (English)

Zipper fault No. 8/91 May 8, 1991 Marine abandonment immersion suits zipper faults

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