Investigation Report
Safety warning after fire and subsequent sinking of a workboat
Safety warning after fire and subsequent sinking of a workboat
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hot Work and FireMarine Operations
- FireVessel flooding and foundering
- Fire protection
- Marine industryOffshore wind
- Vessel
Summary
This safety bulletin presents initial findings from the fire and foundering of ECC Topaz near Lowestoft. It identifies a poorly insulated diesel-fired air heater exhaust as the most likely ignition source and strongly advises vessel operators to check exhaust insulation and clearance, install fire detection and avoid storing flammable materials near heat sources.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Offshore wind; offshore wind energy.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This documents gives advice to owners and operators of similar vessels following a fire and sinking of ECC Topaz off Lowestoft, England.
Themes: hot work and fire, marine operations.