IMCASafety Flash
Fire: Smoke coming from an expired line-throwing apparatus (LTA) cartridge kept for disposal
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 08/19
- Date
- Themes
- Control of WorkEmergency ResponseHot Work and Fire
Summary
An expired pyrotechnic cartridge stored onboard began smoking, requiring firefighting intervention and highlighting the need for prompt, controlled disposal.
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IMCA SF 08/19. Themes: control of work, emergency response, hot work and fire.
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