FINDINGS OF CONCERN
The purpose of findings of concern is to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions to the public, state, or local agencies. Findings of concern highlight conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future incidents, but where formal action by the Coast Guard is not desirable, cost beneficial, or not within agency purview or authority. Findings of concern are intended to educate the public, state, or local agencies about the conditions discovered through the investigation so they may address the findings with an appropriate voluntary action or highlight existing applicable company policies or state/local regulations. Findings of concern are similar to safety alerts, with the exception that the need to issue findings of concern is not considered urgent.

 FOC No.

Title & Link to Document

Date Released

 IIA Link
006-24 Crane Operations Supporting Cargo Hold Cleaning on Bulk Carriers 03/15/2024 7619714
005-24 No Line of Sight and Poor Communication During Crane Operations Can Lead to Catastrophe 03/15/2024 7757005
004-24 Always Update Your Track Line - Navigable Channels Can Significantly Change 03/04/2024 7813717
003-24 Watertight Envelopes and Open Pilot Doors 02/26/2024 6807910
002-24 Stowage Plans, Loading, and Stability 02/26/2024 6807910
001-24 Commercial Fishing Can Be Dangerous for the Unprepared 01/02/2024 6881487
017-23 Unsafe Lifeboat Conditions and Practices 10/13/2023 6762997
016-23 Fire Fighting Prevention and Equipment Accessibility 07/10/2023 7158585
015-23 SEACOR POWER Casualty: Dispatcher Training, Draft Readings, and Weather Forecasting for all Commercial Vessels 06/26/2023 7175076
014-23 SEACOR POWER Casualty: Findings of Concern Regarding Liftboats 06/26/2023 7175076
013-23 SEACOR POWER Casualty:  Findings of Concern Regarding the National Weather Service 06/26/2023 7175076
012-23 Remote Bridge Tender Operations 04/19/2023 7559566
011-23 Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher Grounding Safety 03/31/2023 7632485
010-23 Bunker Station Arrangement Awareness 03/31/2023 7444649
009-23 Be Aware of Using Modern Fuels in Older Engines 03/22/2023 4406667
008-23 Packless/Dripless Shaft Seal Maintenance 03/22/2023 4648350
007-23 Risk Of Fire Due To Misalignment Of High-Pressure Diesel Fuel Pump Assembly 03/03/2023 7443185
006-23 Don't Forget To Notify The Coast Guard When A Bridge Is Not Fully Operational! 03/03/2023 7100455
005-23 Dynamic Testing of Lifeboats 02/15/2023 3979062
004-23 Anti-Two-Blocking Devices for Deck Cargo Cranes 02/13/2023 7575447
003-23 Repair History Verification of Propeller Blade(s) 02/02/2023 7548681
002-23 Lack of Effective Communication Can Be Deadly! 02/02/2023 7278292
001-23 Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) Belt Preventative Maintenance 01/05/2023 3959263
022-22 Proactive Maintenance for Striker Plates 12/21/2022 7471063
021-22 The Dangers of Taglines:  Ensure Safety Management System Procedures Address Safety of Key Shipboard Operations 12/14/2022 6941468
020-22 Maintenance & Operation of Uninspected Towing Vessels 12/13/2022 6872290
019-22 Bridge Resource Management 12/06/2022 7412263
018-22 Distracted Operations 12/06/2022 7412263
017-22 Choose the Best PFD for the Job 11/30/2022 6962880
016-22 Unsafe Deck Conditions in Cargo Holds Can Cause Injuries! 10/28/2022 7473492
015-22 Wasted Fixed CO2 Mounting Racks 10/28/2022 7382469
014-22 Communication of Open River Conditions and Associated Out-Draft Hazards at Locks and Dams 08/29/2022 7160770
013-22 When Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPVs) Go Offshore, Be Wise, Take an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) 08/25/2022 6841254
012-22 Importance of Following Safe-Workplace Policies 08/24/2022 6794901
011-22 Commercial Fishing Vessel Hazard Awareness Training 08/23/2022 6844507
010-22 Important Communications During Lockage Operations 08/12/2022 6808444
009-22 Authorized Maintenance of Lifesaving Systems 08/11/2022 7131372
008-22 Do You Have a Signal 08/10/2022 7254320
007-22 Alcohol Testing Strips 08/09/2022 6855831
006-22 Voyage Planning for Harbor Assist Towing Vessels 08/09/2022 6962845
005-22 Practice Spear Gun Safety - It Could Save Lives! 03/30/2022 6531041
004-22 Don't Replace Locknuts with Standard Hex Nuts 03/30/2022 7142919
003-22 Heat Sensitive Electrical Components in Steering Control Systems 03/29/2022 7184634
002-22 Ensure Cargo Preparation Procedures Conform With The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 03/22/2022 6968687
001-22 Shipboard Firefighting Coordination Between Shippers and First Responders 03/22/2022 6968687
009-21 Safe Transiting Between Vessels 12/01/2021 5098069
008-21 Safety Management Practices 11/29/2021 6600217
007-21 Barge Cargo Securing 11/29/2021 6985133
006-21 Vibrations Loosen Fasteners, Lead to Loss of Steering 11/15/2021 7270900
005-21 Sea Port Emergency Response at Port of Pago Pago, American Samoa 04/07/2021 6592909
004-21 Unsafe Conditions While Working on Commercial Fishing Vessels 03/31/2021 6898520
003-21 Risk of High Profile Vessels Transiting Under Overhead Power Lines 03/17/2021 7123532
002-21 Gangway Safety:  Proper Use of Accommodation Ladders and Brows 03/04/2021 7101899
001-21 Unsafe Cargo and Equipment Transfer Operations 03/04/2021 6242140
010-20 Carriage of Gasoline Below Deck 12/02/2020 6742755
009-20 Degassing on Dredge Vessels Increases Risk of Explosion 11/17/2020 6946544
008-20

Lookouts on Overnight Small Passenger Vessels

11/09/2020 6572770
007-20

Watertight Integrity - The Real Difference Between Floating and Sinking!

07/09/2020 5782124
006-20

Heed Critical Safety Protocols For Diving

06/30/2020 6313371
005-20

Lack of Formal Risk Assessment

04/30/2020 6652493
004-20

Bilge Piping and Pumping Systems

04/23/2020 6626822
003-20

Seat Height and Railings on Jet Boats

03/27/2020 6544273
002-20

Cruise Ship Tendering Operations

03/27/2020 6578456
001-20

Lack of Fall Prevention Harness System on Great Lakes Bulk Cargo Vessels

03/26/2020 6776773
011-19

Factors Increasing Risk for Bridge Allisions

08/13/2019  

008-19

High Speed Craft Operations Manual

03/24/2019

6187583

007-19

Lack of Anti-Entanglement Devices & Engine Cut-off Switches on Lobster Boats  

04/30/2019

6421509

 006-19

Impacts of Modifications Alterations and Weight Creep on Stability

 03/03/2019

 6088430

 005-19

 Enhanced Passenger Safety Measures

 02/08/2019

 6525603

 004-19

 Crewmember Experience and Familiarity Requirements

 02/08/2019

 6459748

 003-19

 Emergency Notifications to the Coast Guard by VHF Radio

 02/08/2019

 6321234

 002-19

 Hazards of Low Visibility Diving

 02/08/2019

 5874835

 001-19

 Dredge Operation Manning Levels

 02/07/2019

 6324601

 002-18

 Improper Fixed Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Servicing Procedures

 06/18/2018

 6368159

 001-18

 Effective Communications

 07/16/2018

 6406103