Investigation Report
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- Inspection and maintenance
- HoseRotating machinerySwitchgear
- Emergency responseFire protectionFunctional testingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Finnmaster’s auxiliary engine room fire during departure from Hull. Partial fuel injection pump coupling failure and leaking hot exhaust preceded fuel hose failure and ignition. The report examines defective emergency power, incomplete carbon dioxide suppression, maintenance and supplier assurance, system testing and crew response. No injuries were reported.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment, marine operations.