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Battery explosion during routine maintenance

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 06/23
Date
Themes
Electrical SafetyExplosionInspection and MaintenancePersonal Protective Equipment

Summary

A Chief Engineer suffered minor injuries in a battery explosion when disconnecting a cable from the battery; the incident occurred onboard a harbour tug

IMCA SF 06/23. Themes: electrical safety, explosion, inspection and maintenance, personal protective equipment.

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