IMCASafety Flash
An error with fire flaps led to engine space flooding, causing costly damage
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 19/15
- Date
- Themes
- Human FactorsMachinery and EquipmentMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which there was sea-water flooding of one of the engine spaces on a crew transfer vessel, leading to significant and expensive equipment damage. The immediate cause of the flood was a small error - fire flaps not being secured properly.
IMCA SF 19/15. Themes: human factors, machinery and equipment, marine operations, vessel and mooring.
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