This Safety Alert addresses safety issues relating to air receivers on Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV).
Kenneth Olsen for the Office of Investigations and Analysis:
U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) are discovering Fuel Oil Quick-Closing Valves (QCVs) intentionally blocked, modified, and poorly maintained preventing them from operating as designed during an emergency.
United States Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Marine Safety Advisory 01-10 October 29, 2010 Washington, DC