Investigation Report
Fire in accommodation area on general cargo vessel Rosebank
Fire in accommodation area on general cargo vessel Rosebank
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and Fire
- FireRespiratory hazards
- Breathing apparatus
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This investigation synopsis describes a fire aboard Rosebank off Northumberland. Crew members attempted carbon dioxide extinguishing and boundary cooling, but the fire re-ignited and spread into accommodation. All five crew were evacuated by helicopter with smoke inhalation. It recommends reviewing permission to use smoke helmets or masks instead of SCBA sets.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire.