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USN – pirates unsuccessfully attack MSC ship

The US Navy issued a news release stating that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) was approached by suspected pirates off the east coast of Somalia and took evasive action to prevent a successful attack. The ship utilized speed and evasive maneuvers to avoid the pirates, who fired small arms weapons from approximately two miles away. The embarked security team used the ship’s long range acoustical device (LRAD) to broadcast verbal warnings. (5/7/09).

WHO & CDC – Influenza A (H1N1) updates – 2,371 cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an update stating that, as of 1600 GMT, 7 May, 24 countries have reported 2,371 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update stating that 41 states have reported a total of 896 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu infection. (5/7/09).

NIST – proposed national fire code revisions

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments on proposals by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to revise various specialized fire protection codes. Among the codes for which revision is being considered are the following maritime-related codes: NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code; NFPA 303 – Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards; NFPA 307 – Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves; and NFPA 312 – Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up. Comments must be received by September 4. 74 Fed. Reg. 21624 (May 8, 2009).

IMO – ship recycling convention set for adoption

The IMO issued a news release stating that a new international convention on ship recycling is to be considered for adoption at a diplomatic conference to be held in Hong Kong on May 11-15. The new convention is intended to ensure that ships are recycled in a manner that does not pose unnecessary risk to human health and safety or to the environment. (5/7/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.