12 July 2017
RMI urges operators to check breathing devices’ efficiency
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Martime Administrator published a Safety Bulletin issued by UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), regarding Hwayan Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD), that have been found not to fulfill the required rate for delivery of breathing air to the user. The RMI recommends that operators check EEBDs onboard, and if they are found to fall between the affected lot numbers, to contact the manufacturer and undertake an air pressure test.
