FLASH articles from January 2008

FLASH archives from January 2008

MMC (SS) Fannin.(Damage Control)
January 1, 2008... During the past several surveys I have noticed a direct correlation between the DCPO's having graduated the formal DCPO course and the material condition of the damage control gear on board. Of the submarines surveyed the DCPO's who had not...

FTCS (SS) Lauber.(DECK)
January 1, 2008... NAVSEA has authorized the replacement of chemical pill Auto-inflator with the new CONAX Inflator. This is at NO COST to the ship. The following is the message sent by NAVSEA to all afloat commands. 250930Z FEB 08 FM COMNAVSEASYSCOM...

EMCS (SS) Brunberg.(Electrical Safety Checks for Personal Equipment)
January 1, 2008... 688 CLASS VENTILATION FANS SIX AND SEVEN SHOCK HAZARD A number of ships have discovered voltage present on the shaft of the operating switches for ventilation fans six and seven. The controllers for these fans are a different design than...

LCDR Webb.(Private Motor Vehicles)
January 1, 2008... During recent surveys it has become apparent that many new submarine Safety Officers do not have a good starting point for the administration of safety programs. The Safety Officer and General Material check lists found at...

LT Koch.(Private Motor Vehicles)
January 1, 2008... Recent safety surveys of Submarines in the shipyard dry-dock have shown significant topside safety discrepancies. The root cause of this problem comes down to a lack of understanding in shipyard requirements. Without this knowledge we cannot...

Respiratory Protection Program.(MEDICAL)
January 1, 2008... Over the past 4 months I have identified several deficiencies with the Respiratory Protection Program. Such as: Submarines not knowing who NSSC or Squadron assigned as the Respiratory Protection Manager, personnel continuing to use their...