Investigation Report
LACT Charge-Pump Fire on Offshore Platform
11-26-2025 1239 G01317 MP 300-B Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- PumpsRotating machinery
- Alarm managementFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a LACT charge-pump fire on Cantium’s Main Pass 300 B platform. Evidence suggests motor-to-pump misalignment following motor replacement caused progressive mechanical failure and hydrocarbon ignition. The report examines installation practices, missing torque and alignment records, alarm history, firefighting and isolation, and subsequent alignment verification measures.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.