1116 - 10/16 - USCG - Safety Alert Regarding Samsung Smartphone - USA
Bringing these phones on vessels is strongly discouraged and, if brought aboard, they are to be turned off and disconnected from any charging equipment. Maritime operators should review potential fire hazards related to the recall, especially for operations that include checked baggage or unattended vehicles, as on ferries.
Source of InformationGeorge Radu
Thomas Miller Americas Inc.
george.radu@thomasmiller.com