Investigation Report
Safety warning regarding entry to confined spaces after loss of 3 lives
Safety warning regarding entry to confined spaces after loss of 3 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Confined Space
- Confined space hazardsOxygen deficiency
- Confined space entry
- Breathing apparatus
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresPermit to work
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety bulletin examines three crew deaths following entry into Suntis’s cargo hold access compartment. Initial findings identified severe oxygen depletion, likely associated with timber cargo. It discusses unsafe rescue attempts, breathing apparatus deficiencies, permit-controlled entry, rescue planning and training, and the limitations of emergency escape breathing devices.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This document highlights the dangers of entering confined or enclosed spaces after 3 fatalities on general cargo vessel Suntis.
Themes: confined space.