Safety Flash
Transponder explosion
Transponder explosion
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/99
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesPressure Systems
- ExplosionHazardous substancesPressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Operating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A recovered Simrad transponder exploded during housing opening for battery checks on a vessel’s deck. Internal pressure produced flying debris and possibly toxic gases; nobody was injured. The contractor advised careful handling, safe quarantine of doubtful units pending expert help, and reference to the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Internal pressure accumulated while a transponder housing was opened, causing an explosion, flying debris and possible toxic gas release.
IMCA SF 05/99. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, pressure systems.