Safety Flash
Watertight door and emergency hatch found open at sea
Watertight door and emergency hatch found open at sea
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/25
- Competence and TrainingEvacuation, Escape and RescueStructural and Asset Integrity
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- Competence and trainingFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An offshore audit found engine-room watertight doors and an emergency hatch open at sea, compromising protection against flooding. The flash discusses possible heat-related shortcuts and gaps in crew awareness of closure requirements. It calls for closed barriers at sea, regular training refreshers and proper ventilation rather than opening safety closures.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Watertight doors and an emergency hatch were observed open in the ER (Engine Room) during an offshore audit.
IMCA SF 20/25. Themes: competence and training, evacuation, escape and rescue, structural and asset integrity.