Investigation Report
Engine Room Fire During Well Operations on Discoverer Deep Seas
04-27-2008 08:00 G21245 WR/678 Fire - Required Muster
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- DrillingInspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionIgnition source control
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Investigation of an engine-room fire during well operations on Discoverer Deep Seas. A non-OEM O-ring prevented metal-to-metal flange contact; bolts loosened or sheared, releasing fuel onto a hot engine surface. The report describes muster, carbon dioxide discharge, training deficiencies and proposed maintenance reviews. No injuries or pollution occurred.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.