Investigation Report
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- FireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Rotating machineryWinch
- Contractor managementEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a diesel generator failure and engine-room fire aboard Kommandor Susan during sea trials in the Firth of Forth. The report links premature bearing wear to substitute components and inappropriate extended service intervals, examines contractor oversight, and describes successful firefighting alongside emergency anchoring difficulties caused by dependence on electrical power.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines an engine failure followed by a fire aboard a work vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.