Safety Flash
Near Miss: Smoke and fire on Main Engine Exhaust
Near Miss: Smoke and fire on Main Engine Exhaust
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/24
- Hot Work and FireInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentStructural and Asset Integrity
- FireMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Rotating machinery
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During sea trials after docking, smoke and fire emerged at an engine’s turbocharger flange. A damaged, incorrect gasket rated below 300°C had been fitted instead of one resistant above 500°C. The flash highlights spare-part specification checks and the visible wire mesh distinguishing gaskets designed for temperatures above 500°C.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Smoke and fire were observed coming from turbocharger flange.
IMCA SF 20/24. Themes: hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, structural and asset integrity.