Investigation Report
Release of phosphine gas during discharge of fumigated maize cargo from general cargo vessel Arklow Meadow
Release of phosphine gas during discharge of fumigated maize cargo from general cargo vessel Arklow Meadow
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesMarine Operations
- FireHazardous substancesRegulation and legislation
- Cargo transfer
- Gas detector
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseAtmospheric gas testingOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
MAIB investigates a phosphine release during maize discharge from Arklow Meadow at Warrenpoint. Aluminium phosphide retainers remained active, probably because of tight packaging and relatively low hold humidity. The report examines misleading hold-top gas readings, residue handling, inadequate procedures and emergency planning, and fumigator qualification assurance.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.