Investigation Report
Safety warning after liquid petroleum gas causes explosion on vessel with 4 people injured
Safety warning after liquid petroleum gas causes explosion on vessel with 4 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionHazardous substancesHydrocarbon release
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas cylinderGas detectorProcess pipework and pipelines
- Ignition source controlOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceVentilation
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This safety bulletin follows an explosion aboard a sail training vessel berthed in Poole Harbour, injuring four people. LPG leakage appeared to be a crucial factor, pending confirmation. Recommendations address bottle connections, locker ventilation, gas-tight pipe penetrations, detector positioning and maintenance, appliance instructions and avoiding naked lights when locating leaks.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This document warns owners, skippers and crews about potential hazards associated with using LPG on board craft and makes recommendations.
Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.