Guidance

Safety Bulletin 1: Unauthorised refurbished Hammar H20 hydrostatic release unit

Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 21 November 2014

This publication was withdrawn on 28 August 2024

This bulletin has been withdrawn as it is out of date.

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Safety Bulletin 1: Unauthorised refurbished Hammar H20 hydrostatic release unit

Ref: SBI001

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It has been brought to the attention of the MCA that refurbished Hammar H₂0 hydrostatic release units (HRUs) have been placed on board ships for use with liferafts.

Such HRUs should not be refurbished and are not guaranteed to work in an emergency which could result in a serious risk to safety. If such a unit is discovered on board it should be withdrawn from service immediately.

This bulletin details the characteristics of genuine Hammar H₂0 HRUs. This information should be used by all ships to ensure that only genuine units are fitted.

Published 21 November 2014