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Failure of plastic floatation buoy

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 09/01
Date
Themes
ExplosionMachinery and EquipmentPressure Systems

Summary

A pressure-rated hollow flotation buoy unexpectedly ruptured during handling, sending its two halves apart with considerable force.

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IMCA SF 09/01. Themes: explosion, machinery and equipment, pressure systems.

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