Investigation Report
Carbon monoxide poisoning on board the sports cruiser Emma Louise with loss of 2 lives
Carbon monoxide poisoning on board the sports cruiser Emma Louise with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesMarine Operations
- Hazardous substancesRegulation and legislationRespiratory hazards
- Marine operations
- Gas detector
- Functional testingAtmospheric gas testingSafety communicationVentilation
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates two fatal carbon monoxide poisonings aboard Emma Louise at Port Hamble Marina. Gas measurements and optical gas imaging indicated that engine exhaust likely entered the poorly ventilated covered cockpit via a towable ski ring at the transom. The report discusses marine carbon monoxide alarms, ventilation and awareness among recreational boat users.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard a sports cruiser.
Themes: hazardous substances, marine operations.