IMCASafety Flash
Sludge accumulation in fresh water tank
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 06/21
- Date
- Themes
- Confined SpaceInspection and MaintenanceOccupational Health
Summary
Inspection of a fresh water tank found it had accumulated a significant amount of sludge; such build-up of sludge in fresh water tanks, hoses and pipes can lead to the prevalence of bacteria that may pose a health hazard.
IMCA SF 06/21. Themes: confined space, inspection and maintenance, occupational health.
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