IMCASafety Flash
Stuck emergency hatch freed
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 26/21
- Date
- Themes
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceLeadership and Culture
Summary
It was discovered, during an inspection onboard, that the emergency escape hatch leading from the steering gear compartment to the main deck walkway on the starboard side, was rusted shut, stuck and could not be opened.
IMCA SF 26/21. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, leadership and culture.
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