Investigation Report
Switchboard explosion on ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Le Havre with 2 people injured and loss of 1 life
Switchboard explosion on ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Le Havre with 2 people injured and loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical SafetyExplosion
- Electrical safetyExplosionFire
- Electrical work
- Emergency responseFirst aid and medical provision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis describes an electrical explosion and engine control room fire aboard Pride of Le Havre, injuring three personnel. A connection between supply phases was considered the cause, with non-company test equipment and entangled leads contributing. Recommendations address fused probes and company control of test equipment.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An electrical switchboard failure caused an explosion aboard a passenger ferry, injuring two people and killing one.
Themes: electrical safety, explosion.