Safety Flash
Fire at sea
Fire at sea
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/05
- Hot Work and Fire
- Fire
- Ignition source control
- Marine industry
- Vessel
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Summary
A vessel fire originating in a rubbish basket destroyed diving equipment and was extinguished within 15 minutes. A welding rod or cigarette butt was suspected, but ignition remained uncertain. The flash highlights overflowing waste, strong winds, an exposed air cylinder and nearby oil drums, alongside recommendations for housekeeping and electrode disposal.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
IMCA has been advised of a fire on a vessel which destroyed a substantial amount of diving equipment.
IMCA SF 02/05. Themes: hot work and fire.