Safety Flash
Fire in engine room
Fire in engine room
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/24
- Emergency ResponseHot Work and FireHydrocarbon Release
- FireHydrocarbon release
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelinesValve
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel engine-room fire was most likely caused by a fuel leak following pipe misalignment during reassembly. Blocked detection tubing and drains, unavailable water-mist suppression and delayed ventilation shutdown contributed to escalation. The flash highlights correct assembly, regular inspections, fire drills and checks of emergency procedures.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
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: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A fire occurred in the engine room of a vessel during operations.
IMCA SF 20/24. Themes: emergency response, hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release.