AIS

Source: USCG - ASTORIA, Ore. --- The Coast Guard is issuing a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of disabling a vessel's Automated Identification System.

Source: P&I insurance broker P. L. Ferrari & Co. Newsletter - 7th June 2019 Enforcement of sanctions has recently intensified and, in particular, the US Department of Treasury has strengthened their controls and surveillance to identify ships trading in the sanctioned countries / areas (see our Newsletters from 2/19 to 6/19).

We often keep an eye on USCG websites for useful information, in this case the surprising information about LED lighting on board ships. USCG Marine Safety alert 13-18 addresses the problem.

Let us enlighten you about LED lighting!

Potential interference of VHF-FM Radio and AIS Reception.

An advisory issued by the FCC reminds the industry of the importance of the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number programed into shipboard communication equipment and more importantly into any Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) onboard a vessel.