Flotilla 8-5 What's New!

  Alert 01-13 Counterfeit Portable Fire Extinguishers- The Coast Guard has recently become aware of counterfeits of U.S. Coast Guard approved portable fire extinguishers manufactured by Amerex Corporation and Buckeye Fire Equipment.

Alert 02-13 Bow Riding in Heavy Weather -(See page three) Several passengers standing in the bow pulpit of a 106’ inspected whale watching vessel were injured while underway.

Alert 03-13 Surge Protective Devices Onboard Vessels -  Most commercially available SPDs are designed for use ashore and will interrupt only the hot conductor when a surge occurs. What does that mean for the ship owner/operator? See the details.