Investigation Report
Entry to enclosed space on bulk carrier Diamond Bulker with 1 person injured and loss of 2 lives
Entry to enclosed space on bulk carrier Diamond Bulker with 1 person injured and loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Confined SpaceEvacuation, Escape and Rescue
- Confined space hazardsHuman factorsOxygen deficiency
- Confined space entry
- Breathing apparatusHelicopter
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueAtmospheric gas testingPermit to work
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates two deaths and one injury during a military search of Diamond Bulker at anchor in Lough Foyle. The report attributes the accident to oxygen depletion and increased carbon dioxide from coal oxidation. It examines entry testing, breathing apparatus, inter-service planning, training and rescue, supported by subsequent atmospheric investigations.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines enclosed-space entry aboard a bulk carrier, resulting in injury and fatalities.
Themes: confined space, evacuation, escape and rescue.