FIRE DURING HOT WORKS
"A case study detailing a fire incident during hot works on a ship, discussing the course of events, causes, and prevention strategies. The incident occurred on February 10, 2020, at sea when a spark ignited stored oily surfaces. The crew overlooked safety procedures, leading to a fire in the switch room. The study highlights the importance of proper risk assessment, preparation, and adherence to hot work permit procedures to prevent such incidents in the maritime industry."
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PARTNER.SHIP.REDEFINED. FIRE DURING HOT WORKS PDB-10-000
CASE: FIRE DURING HOT WORKS When : 10-02-2020 Where: at Sea PARTNER.SHIP.REDEFINED. 2
CASE: FIRE DURING HOT WORKS COURSE OF EVENTS On 09-02-2020 was found that hydraulic pipe of stbd mooring winch is leaking 10th of February oil was drained from the stbd mooring winch hydraulic system and area was prepared for hot work 15:35 - Commence of hot works to dismount the old leaking pipe. 16:10 - Ch.Officer(st-by person) reported that "fire in the forecastle switch room" 16:12 - Attempt to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers with no positive result. 16:15 - Crew on st-by, ventilation/fire flaps closed, electrical supply of the forecastle switched off. 16:28 Fire squad reached the centre of fire fighting area (switch room). 16:36 - Fire completely extinguished. All men out and safe. PARTNER.SHIP.REDEFINED. 3
CASE: FIRE DURING HOT WORKS WHY THIS HAPPENED Main cause of fire was that crew overlooked fact that the ceiling and the wall had partly an oily surface. The spark reached the oily area and later fire jumped to the stored, used safety equipment (old fire box and used fire hoses) which was not moved out from the working area far enough. PARTNER.SHIP.REDEFINED. 4
CASE: FIRE DURING HOT WORKS HOW THIS COULD BE PREVENTED ? HOT WORK PERMIT Risk asessment prior starting of works Proper preparation of area where hot works will be done removal of flammable materials. Fire extinguisher available next to hot works area Exact check of arrangements by superiors (All points are part of HOT WORK PERMIT PROCEDURE) PARTNER.SHIP.REDEFINED. 5
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