Investigation Report
Fire in engine room of twin-rig prawn stern trawler Amy Harris III
Fire in engine room of twin-rig prawn stern trawler Amy Harris III
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- Electrical safetyFireHydrocarbon release
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- HoseProcess pipework and pipelinesPumpsValve
- Competence and trainingFire protectionEnergy and process isolationRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of an engine-room fire aboard Amy Harris III south of Arran. Diesel leakage and electrical arcing were identified as the probable cause. The report examines unsupported fuel pipework, ineffective initial firefighting, smoke containment, unused fuel isolations and fixed CO2 suppression, alongside deficiencies in drills, maintenance, housekeeping and risk assessment.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.