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Fatal engine room fire on suction dredger Arco Avon

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 24/16
Date
Themes
Hot Work and FireHydrocarbon ReleasePermit to Work

Summary

Pressurised fuel ignited while an engineer used an angle grinder to repair a failed pipe without a risk assessment or permit.

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IMCA SF 24/16. Themes: hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release, permit to work.

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