Alarming Trends Found on Fixed Gas Detection Systems
One critical safety measure on liquefied gas carriers is the fixed gas detection system. If gas vapors are detected in a monitored space,…
Improper bonding during gas freeing leads to dangerous results
The Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis published Marine Safety Alert 01-20 to warn mariners of the dangers associated with improper tank cleaning…
August 2019 Newsletter
The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting in Orlando on July 14, 2019 in conjunction with our 61st annual seminar. A…
Shipyard Employment “Tool Bag” Directive
Download the full report Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices;…
Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
Download the full report Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices; industry…
Spring 2018 Issue
2018 National Seminar Our 60th annual seminar will be held from July 29th to August 1st at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention…
Fall 2017 Issue
NFPA 306 Revision The Technical committee met 9/28 on a web conference to review the six public comments. Two were rejected and five…
Winter 2017 Issue
The 59th annual Marine Chemist Association seminar will be held in Albuquerque, NM from July 17-19th. The final arrangements are almost complete and…
Fall 2016 Issue
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, IL Hotel The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting in Chicago on October 30th.…
Summer 2016 Issue
HILTON DESOTO SAVANNAH GA. ANNUAL SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING JULY 25, 2016 The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting and annual…