12/20/2017: Safety Alert 13-17 – Fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems

Recently, Coast Guard marine inspectors discovered critical deficiencies onboard a containership with its fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system. The conditions associated with the CO2 system may have prevented the system from operating correctly or, if not discovered, the system may not have operated at all in an emergency situation.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 12/20/2017: Safety Alert 13-17 – Fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems