Safety Flash
Alternator bearing collapse caused small fire
Alternator bearing collapse caused small fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/14
- Hot Work and FireInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- FireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Rotating machinery
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Marine industryOffshore wind
- Vessel
Summary
An alternator bearing collapsed on a workboat serving the offshore wind industry, causing a small engine-room fire. Trained crew extinguished the fire and returned to port on one engine. The flash recommends regular alternator checks for damage, including black fluff in windings, and overheating checks when engines are shut down.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Offshore wind; offshore wind energy.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An alternator bearing collapsed, causing overheating, smoke and a small engine-room fire.
IMCA SF 15/14. Themes: hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.