Update re salvage and marine firefighting plans
The US Coast Guard issued a revised set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) relating to salvage and marine firefighting plans for inclusion in oil spill response plans for vessels (VRP). VRPs with salvage and marine firefighting (SMFF) updates may be submitted to the Coast Guard as early as September 1, 2010 and the updated plans must be in place by February 22, 2011. Among other things, the SMFF update must include a pre-fire plan, addressing such things as training, fire safety practices, alarms, and firefighting procedures. The FAQ also acknowledges several errors in the current rules, which will be corrected in the near future. (6/4/10).
Source:uscg