Investigation Report
Calcium Bromide Spill Following Transfer Hose Rupture
03-28-2007 05:15 G11081 GC/645 Pollution - Rupture in 4' take-on hose
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionLoss of containmentMechanical failure
- Fluid transferPressure testing
- Hose
- Pre-use checks
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Marine waters
Summary
Investigation of a calcium bromide transfer hose rupture between Dante and Holstein Spar Rig. Approximately one barrel entered the Gulf of Mexico within thirty seconds before transfer ceased. The report records prior inspection and air-pressure testing, a suspected external puncture, and deterioration or abrasion associated with lack of use.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.