Investigation Report
Fire in machinery space on ro-ro passenger ferry Oscar Wilde
Fire in machinery space on ro-ro passenger ferry Oscar Wilde
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- CorrosionFireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Valve
- Fire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a machinery-space fire aboard Oscar Wilde after departure from Falmouth. A ruptured valve diaphragm sprayed fuel oil onto a hot engine surface. Corrosion blocked foam nozzles, maintenance deficiencies impaired other suppression systems, and missing insulation allowed fire spread. The crew extinguished the fire without injuries; electrical power loss required towing.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
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, machinery and equipment.