Investigation Report
Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on vessel used as overnight accommodation results in loss of 2 lives
Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on vessel used as overnight accommodation results in loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesOccupational Health
- Hazardous substancesRespiratory hazards
- Gas detector
- Preventive maintenanceVentilation
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
This bulletin presents initial findings following two deaths aboard Eshcol during an overnight break from fishing. Carbon monoxide poisoning was indicated after a butane cooker grill was used for heating. It explains appliance maintenance, poor ventilation and poisoning symptoms, and recommends purpose-built heaters and marine-suitable carbon monoxide alarms.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Respiratory hazards; respirable dust; inhalation hazards.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This document warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following 2 deaths on the scallop dredger Eshcol.
Themes: hazardous substances, occupational health.