Investigation Report
Carbon monoxide poisoning on stern trawler Mariama K with loss of 1 life
Carbon monoxide poisoning on stern trawler Mariama K with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational Health
- Confined space hazardsExplosionFireHazardous substancesRespiratory hazards
- Inspection and maintenance
- Breathing apparatusHosePumps
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionAtmospheric gas testingVentilation
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard Mariama K in Douarnenez, France. A petrol-engined portable pump discharged exhaust into an engine room without forced ventilation. The report examines bilge-pump deficiencies, exposure during rescue, atmospheric testing and ventilation, alongside compromised fire containment and shortcomings in vessel management.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into carbon monoxide poisoning aboard stern trawler Mariama K, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health.