Investigation Report
Fire in engine room and subsequent abandonment of twin rig trawler Denarius
Fire in engine room and subsequent abandonment of twin rig trawler Denarius
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueHot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- CorrosionFireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Breathing apparatusPumps
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of the Denarius fire and abandonment, 83 miles NNE of Kinnaird Head. Retarded engine timing allowed unburnt fuel to accumulate and ignite in the exhaust; degraded insulation and bulkheads transmitted heat to wiring. The report examines maintenance, fire containment, distress communications and successful liferaft abandonment followed by helicopter rescue.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation examines an engine-room fire on a trawler followed by vessel abandonment.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.