Safety Flash
Exploding television recovered from sea
Exploding television recovered from sea
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 30/19
- ExplosionLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- ExplosionLine of fire
- Marine operations
- Personal protective equipment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A workboat crew attempted to recover a floating television to prevent potential damage to passing boats. Before landing, the set exploded, scattering glass across the aft deck. Both crew members remained protected in the wheelhouse. The flash recommends appropriate PPE and extreme caution when handling objects recovered from the sea.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
One morning the crew of a workboat noticed an old television set floating in the sea near their work area. They decided to take it on-board in order to prevent it from potentially causing damage to a passing yacht or fishing boat.
IMCA SF 30/19. Themes: explosion, line of fire, personal protective equipment.