Investigation Report
Machinery breakdown and subsequent fire on container vessel Maersk Doha
Machinery breakdown and subsequent fire on container vessel Maersk Doha
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
- FireHuman factorsMechanical failure
- Marine operations
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of Maersk Doha’s auxiliary boiler breakdown and subsequent exhaust gas economiser fire. A likely boiler control malfunction led to water loss and economiser overheating. The account examines ineffective initial firefighting, failed carbon dioxide discharge, inadequate management-system detail and language barriers, alongside subsequent changes to emergency procedures.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
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, machinery and equipment, marine operations.