Watertight Doors - Close them and Dog Them - United States Coast Guard This safety alert reiterates the need for vessel operators to ensure that watertight doors are always closed while underway, except when being used for access This alert is the direct result of a collision between a 534’ cargo ship and a 166’ offshore supply vessel
46 CFR 170. 270 -- Door design, operation, installation, and testing. Where such limits cannot be maintained, alternative installations will be considered by the Marine Safety Center In determining the scantlings of these bulkhead stiffeners, the door frame should not be considered as contributing to the strength of the bulkhead
Safety Alert Although actual causes have yet to be determined since the investigation is still ongoing, the purpose of sharing this alert is to facilitate reflective discussions with vessel marine crews and interested parties on the dangers posed by watertight doors
Coast Guard issues safety alert on inspection of watertight doors Two safety alerts have been issued in the past two years emphasizing the importance of maintaining watertight doors and keeping them closed at all times while underway except when actually being used
Marine Safety Alert-Watertight Doors The Coast Guard strongly recommends that operators ensure all watertight doors are closed and secured ("dogged") while vessels are underway, to maintain watertight integrity and prevent flooding Proper inspection and maintenance of watertight doors, hatches, and other openings is also important
Step Change in Safety | A reminder on watertight doors The company’s own rules mandated this also: All watertight doors, scuttles, and fittings below the main deck shall always remain closed except when in use To view this IMCA safety alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button above and refer to section 4 of the document
WATERTIGHT DOORS - United States Coast Guard This Safety Alert addresses the importance of properly maintaining and closing watertight doors Unfortunately, marine casualties, often resulting in loss of life and property, continue to be linked to improperly maintained or closed watertight doors!
Summary (Phase 1) - United States Access Board The regulations with regard to watertight integrity for Subchapter K and T passenger vessels include provisions for coamings at weathertight doors and are an important element of the vessel stability regulations found in Subchapters K and T and in Subchapter S “Stability”
Watertight Doors on Ships: Types, Maintenance SOLAS Regulations Watertight doors are special types of doors on ships which prevent ingress of water from one compartment to other during flooding Learn about watertight doors, different types, important maintenance procedure and SOLAS regulations