Safety Flash
Fire at sea – some timely reminders (Safety4Sea)
Fire at sea – some timely reminders (Safety4Sea)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/22
- Electrical SafetyHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyFireHazardous substances
- Cargo transferHot work
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Ignition source controlOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash reproduces Safety4Sea excerpts on shipboard fire risks involving fuel oil leakage, electrical devices, flammable cargo and hot work. It highlights hot-surface insulation above 220 °C, removal of defective equipment, package marking and labelling, and preparation of hot-work areas with an agreed written plan.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The online safety magazine Safety4sea has published an article entitled "Twckling fire onboard: Where we stand."
IMCA SF 15/22. Themes: electrical safety, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.