Investigation Report
Engine room fire on board ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Europe
Engine room fire on board ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Europe
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Breathing apparatusPersonal protective equipmentProcess pipework and pipelines
- Emergency responseFire protectionIgnition source controlThermography
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Stena Europe’s engine room fire while approaching Fishguard. Pressurised fuel escaped from a flange joint and ignited on exposed exhaust surfaces. The report examines recurring leaks, incomplete flange modifications, deficient insulation, maintenance and reporting weaknesses, firefighting response, and thermal imaging for detecting hazardous hot spots.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Thermography; thermal imaging; infrared inspection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.