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Near-miss: Engine room flooding

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 16/14
Date
Themes
Control of WorkMachinery and EquipmentSimultaneous Operations

Summary

Incorrect valve actions during ballasting caused seawater ingress into the engine room after a pressure shock dislodged a sea-strainer cover.

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IMCA SF 16/14. Themes: control of work, machinery and equipment, simultaneous operations.

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