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Jun 6, 20181 min read
Don't Be "Big Ship Road Kill"!
Most mariners encounter large ships from time to time. If you frequent busy ports, you may encounter them quite often. Navigating small...


May 2, 20182 min read
Your Immersion Suit: Don’t Depend On Label Size For a Good Fit!
Editor's Note: This article originally was published in the Spring 2012 edition of Marine Safety Update. It is a myth that a "universal...


Apr 16, 20182 min read
A Pocket Mirror is an Effective Signal
Editor's Note: In our high-tech world, it's good to remember that there are useful, low-tech devices that can get you out of jam. This...


Mar 27, 20182 min read
Coast Guard Urges Mariners to Inspect Immersion Suit Zippers
UPDATE 03/30/2018: We asked Scott Wilwert, the lead Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner for U.S.C.G. District 17, for some...


Mar 19, 20182 min read
"My Life Vest Saved Me"
“I absolutely thought I was a goner then out of nowhere my life vests went into action and I just like floated me right up to the surface...


Mar 7, 20182 min read
Make 2018 the Year You Become a Marine Safety Instructor
Are you a person that is safety-oriented, likes to share your knowledge with others, and motivated to help save lives? Have you ever...