Safety Flash
NTSB: Failure to disconnect and secure vehicle batteries led to fire
NTSB: Failure to disconnect and secure vehicle batteries led to fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/22
- Electrical SafetyEmergency ResponseHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyFire
- Cargo transfer
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash summarises NTSB findings on the June 2020 Höegh Xiamen fire in Jacksonville. An improperly disconnected vehicle battery caused an electrical fault. Ineffective loading oversight, delayed fire detection and delayed carbon dioxide suppression are discussed, alongside actions addressing training, detection-system reactivation and emergency contact availability.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
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: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board of the United States (NTSB) has published a report into a fire aboard a vehicle carrier.
IMCA SF 04/22. Themes: electrical safety, emergency response, hot work and fire.