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MARINE SAFETY UNIT CHICAGO

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16W215 83rd Street Suite D
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
630-986-2155
630-986-2120 fax
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Additional information available on http://homeport.uscg.mil/lakemichigan

Information Bulletins

ANSUL Manufacturer's Bulletin regarding High Pressure CO2 Systems

Towing Vessel Bridging Program

A significant regulatory project is underway that will subject the majority of commercial towing vessels to inspections for certifacation. (See: "TVBP Message - 17KB" located on right of screen under "Suporting Documents")

Important Information Federal Register (69 FR 34385),regarding the inspection of permanently moored vessels (PMVs).

Important Information Regarding the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and TWIC

TWIC Compliance Date - MTSA Facilities on the Great Lakes

Fingerprinting and Oaths

Designation of Limited License Waters

For information on other Marine Safety Information Bulletins that have been published by Sector Lake Michigan and are in effect for the MSU Chicago area of responsibility, please visit the Homeport link above

Safety Alerts

Alert 05-09: FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Alert 02-09: Compact Fluorescent Lights

Alert 01-09: Electrical Shock Hazards

Alert 01-08: Maintaining Vessel Watertight Integrity & High Level Bilge Alarms

Alert 05-08: Preventing Exhaust System Fires

Alert 06-08 : Switlik Marine Life Raft Inflation Valve

Alert 11-08: Fishing Vessel Stability Valve

Alert 13-08: Ventalation Closures for Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems

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