Safety Flash
Implosion of chemical tank
Implosion of chemical tank
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/24
- Contractor ManagementEnvironmentManagement of ChangePressure Systems
- Loss of containmentMechanical failure
- Fluid transfer
- Storage tanksValve
- Competence and trainingContractor managementManagement of changeRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A chemical tank on a vessel imploded after pumping created a vacuum with its manual air inlet valve unopened. Around two cubic metres of monoethylene glycol spilled onto the deck and into the sea; nobody was injured. The flash examines unfamiliar replacement equipment, supplier assurance, documentation, familiarisation and management of change.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A chemical tank, partly filled with Monoethylene Glycol (MEG), imploded on the back deck of a vessel.
IMCA SF 07/24. Themes: contractor management, environment, management of change, pressure systems.