IMCASafety Flash
Lithium batteries: Fire following the failure of a helicopter start power unit
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 25/19
- Date
- Themes
- Electrical SafetyEmergency ResponseHelicopter and AviationHot Work and Fire
Summary
The vessel fire alarm panel indicated an activated smoke detector in the Heli admin office. Upon investigation, crew found the Heli admin office to be filled with smoke; they proceeded to raise the alarm immediately and inform the Bridge.
IMCA SF 25/19. Themes: electrical safety, emergency response, helicopter and aviation, hot work and fire.
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