Safety Flash
Fixed CO₂ fire extinguishing systems – US Coast Guard alert
Fixed CO₂ fire extinguishing systems – US Coast Guard alert
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/18
- Emergency ResponseHot Work and FireInspection and Maintenance
- FireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas cylinderHose
- Fire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash relays a US Coast Guard alert about deficiencies in a container ship’s fixed carbon dioxide firefighting system. Connecting hoses were wrapped around cylinder valve handles, and discharge hoses under tension showed ozone cracking. It highlights IMO maintenance and inspection guidance and the potential for failure during an emergency.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems – US Coast Guard alert
IMCA SF 03/18. Themes: emergency response, hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance.