Investigation Report
Inadvertant release of carbon dioxide in heavy weather and subsequent disabling of ro-ro vehicle carrier Figaro
Inadvertant release of carbon dioxide in heavy weather and subsequent disabling of ro-ro vehicle carrier Figaro
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hazardous SubstancesMarine OperationsProcess Safety
- Hazardous substancesHuman factorsLoss of containment
- Inspection and maintenanceTowing
- ValveWire rope
- Emergency responseFire protectionFunctional testingOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Figaro’s accidental carbon dioxide discharge in rough weather, disabling propulsion and generation. An unsuccessful routine test left the fire-smothering system unstable; ship motion most likely opened a valve. The synopsis examines contradictory maintenance instructions, crew unfamiliarity and towing difficulties before propulsion was restored. Crew escaped without injury.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hazardous substances, marine operations, process safety.