Safety Flash
Minor fuel spill during offshore transfer
Minor fuel spill during offshore transfer
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 18/16
- EnvironmentHydrocarbon ReleaseInspection and Maintenance
- Environmental protectionHydrocarbon release
- BunkeringInspection and maintenance
- Valve
- Pre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
During offshore fuel delivery by a platform supply vessel, fuel sprayed from an unused connection shortly after pumping began at a low rate. Operations stopped immediately; less than one litre was estimated to have reached the sea. The flash highlights checking every connection, closing and capping valves, and regular manifold inspection and maintenance.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Bunkering; marine refuelling; marine refueling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A leaking unused fuel connection caused a small spill during bunkering, demonstrating the need to check and maintain all transfer connections.
IMCA SF 18/16. Themes: environment, hydrocarbon release, inspection and maintenance.