Investigation Report
Fire in main galley of passenger cruise ship Edinburgh Castle
Fire in main galley of passenger cruise ship Edinburgh Castle
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyFire
- Breathing apparatus
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a galley fire aboard Edinburgh Castle on 21 August 1998. Cooking fat ignited after a fryer contactor welded closed, and fire spread into ventilation ducting. The report examines isolated fire detection, suppression arrangements, breathing-apparatus monitoring and unclear damper documentation. No injuries were reported.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire.