Investigation Report
Unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on ro-ro vessels Eddystone and Red Eagle
Unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on ro-ro vessels Eddystone and Red Eagle
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- Hazardous substancesLoss of containmentMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Gas cylinderHoseValve
- Alarm managementFire protectionPressure reliefPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of unintended carbon dioxide discharges on Eddystone and Red Eagle examines leaking cylinder valves, system activation arrangements and maintenance deficiencies. Neither incident harmed anyone. The report analyses leakage alarms, pressure protection, valve testing and servicing, and recommends design reviews and improved survey assurance of safety devices.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Locations: The southern Red Sea and The Solent, England.
Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire.