Investigation Report
Carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser Vasquez with loss of 1 life
Carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser Vasquez with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational Health
- Hazardous substancesLoss of containmentRegulation and legislationRespiratory hazards
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas detector
- Emergency responsePreventive maintenanceSafety communicationVentilation
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation into fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard Vasquez while moored at Cardiff Yacht Club. Leaking wet-exhaust bellows allowed fumes into the cockpit and cabin; two rescuers also suffered poisoning. Reconstruction measured accumulating gas. The report discusses modified exhaust components, engine servicing, ventilation and carbon monoxide alarms.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into carbon monoxide poisoning aboard motor cruiser Vasquez, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health.