Real Life Incident: Unattended Incinerator Catches Fire In Cooling-Off Period

Lessons learned

A vessel underway started its incinerator to incinerate oily rags and sludge. About five hours later, after the job was completed, the incinerator was stopped. All specifications appeared normal and the furnace temperature was noted to be 950°C. Following the company procedure, the crew continued to monitor the incinerator during the cooling-off period.

Lessons learned: Fatality from electrocution during maintenance onboard

Lessons learned

As part of its BSafe campaign, the Britannia P&I Club describes a fatality of an electrician from electrocution, while performing maintenance of the inert gas scrubber electrical system, onboard an oil tanker. The electrician had been working alone at the time.

Real Life Incident: Engine Room Crew Member’s Fingers Crushed

Lessons learned

An engine room crew member was in the vessel’s workshop when he spotted an unsafe condition. One of the pipes stowed against the workshop bulkhead was protruding out sideways from the storage support.

Lessons learned: Always follow manufacturers instructions when installing batteries

Lessons learned

In its recenty published Safety Flashes, IMCA addresses an incident where a lead-acid battery blew up when an engine was started. To remind, IMCA Safety Flashes summarise key safety matters and incidents, allowing lessons to be more easily learnt for the benefit of all.