Investigation Report
Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser results in loss of 2 lives
Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser results in loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational Health
- Hazardous substancesRespiratory hazards
- Marine operations
- Gas detector
- Alarm managementFunctional testingVentilation
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This bulletin presents initial findings following fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard a motor cruiser on the Norfolk Broads. Exhaust from a running petrol engine entered through the aft canopy and spread into unventilated accommodation. It emphasises suitable carbon monoxide alarms, routine testing, ventilation and recognising poisoning symptoms.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This document warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after the death of holidaymakers on the Norfolk Broads.
Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health.