Safety Flash
Hole burnt in vessel deck during removal of sea-fastenings
Hole burnt in vessel deck during removal of sea-fastenings
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/10
- Contractor ManagementEmergency ResponseHot Work and Fire
- FireHuman factors
- Hot work
- Hand tools
- Emergency responseFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
During sea-fastening removal aboard a vessel in port, a contractor burnt two deck holes, allowing molten metal to ignite plastic hose below. No injuries occurred. The flash discusses failure to follow cutting procedures, torch alignment, hot-work precautions and the effective fire watch and crew emergency response.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Incorrect torch positioning during sea-fastening removal burned through the deck and ignited plastic hose stored below.
IMCA SF 02/10. Themes: contractor management, emergency response, hot work and fire.