Investigation Report
Release of cargo vapours on chemical tanker Jo Eik with 2 people exposed to fumes
Release of cargo vapours on chemical tanker Jo Eik with 2 people exposed to fumes
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hazardous SubstancesMarine Operations
- Confined space hazardsHazardous substancesHydrogen sulphideLoss of containmentOxygen deficiency
- Cargo transfer
- Breathing apparatusRespirator
- Evacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of cargo-vapour exposure aboard Jo Eik at Teesside during mandatory tank pre-washing with portable equipment. Vapours escaped through an open Butterworth hatch and accumulated in an unrecognised enclosed deck area. It examines cargo hazard information, rescue without breathing apparatus, defective washing systems and recommendations for communication and respiratory protection.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Hydrogen sulphide; H2S; H₂S; hydrogen sulfide.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: hazardous substances, marine operations.