Investigation Report
Safety warning about carbon monoxide poisoning after the loss of 2 lives on the motor cruiser Diversion
Safety warning about carbon monoxide poisoning after the loss of 2 lives on the motor cruiser Diversion
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational Health
- Hazardous substancesRespiratory hazards
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas detector
- Alarm managementEmergency responseFunctional testingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This bulletin presents initial findings following two carbon monoxide deaths aboard Diversion, moored on the River Ouse in York. A non-gas-tight heater exhaust silencer and loose connection allowed fumes into the cabin. Safety lessons address marine-approved heater components, professional inspection, servicing, carbon monoxide alarm selection and testing, and suspected poisoning.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
We have issued a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of installing carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats with enclosed accommodation spaces.
Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health.