Investigation Report
Engine failure and subsequent fire on ro-ro cargo vessel Finlandia Seaways with 1 person injured
Engine failure and subsequent fire on ro-ro cargo vessel Finlandia Seaways with 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- FireMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Rotating machinery
- Functional testingIndependent audit and verificationNon-destructive testingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation annexes examine a vessel’s main-engine failure and engine-room fire through connecting-rod fracture analysis, microscopy and material testing. Fatigue was identified, but consequential damage limited precise initiation-site identification. Supporting documents address connecting-rod ovality, recommended replacement intervals and machinery survey examinations credited through Chief Engineers.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines engine failure followed by a fire aboard a ro-ro cargo vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.