Investigation Report
Flooding in engine room of general cargo vessel Sonia
Flooding in engine room of general cargo vessel Sonia
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- CorrosionStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Emergency responseFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Sonia’s engine-room flooding near the Isle of Wight on 1 September 1999. Galvanic corrosion had weakened seawater pipework beside an isolating valve. Unsuccessful collision-mat repairs preceded loss of main electrical power, salvage assistance and towage to Southampton. The synopsis raises concerns about inspection and survey thoroughness.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into water ingress affecting the engine room of a general cargo vessel.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.