Safety Flash
For want of a watchman, the ship was lost
For want of a watchman, the ship was lost
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/19
- Emergency ResponseHot Work and FireIsolation
- FireVessel flooding and foundering
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A winter-laid-up Great Lakes bulk carrier suffered a severe fire while unmanned, with no injuries. Frozen hydrants hindered firefighting; shore-power loss and freezing conditions subsequently contributed to machinery-space flooding. The flash relays USCG recommendations for continuous watches, written emergency duties and engineering expertise during lay-up preparations.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A Great Lakes bulk carrier laid up for the winter suffering a catastrophic fire that caused major cosmetic, machinery, and structural damage
IMCA SF 23/19. Themes: emergency response, hot work and fire, isolation.