The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has established a new team to focus on preventing future industrial shipboard fires and reduce risks highlighted in investigations of previous fires. Over the past 12 years, the US Navy has suffered 14 major shipboard fires that resulted in the loss of two capital asset ships, extended availabilities, and significantly increased costs. The launch of the Industrial Fire Safety Assurance Group (IFSAG) by NAVSEA Commander Vice Admiral William Galinis and Executive Director, Giao Phan, provides the command and the US Navy with a team focused specifically on analysing industrial shipboard fires and developing actions to address and reduce risk. NAVSEA Director of Industrial Fire Safety Eric Duncan said: "This includes hot work and electrical fires, which are top offenders, along with material handling and stowage, and compliance with fire safety requirements. In addition, the group will drive all current and future NAVSEA actions resulting from fire investigations." IFSAG is designed to oversee and coordinate efforts across the command and is tasked with setting principles for the elimination of future shipboard industrial fires.
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