Информационный Бюллетень (CIC on Fire Safety)-2023 Format: pdf #PSC #CIC #Safety #Fire

Advanced Fire Fighting - SeaSkills Format: pdf #Fire #Training

On 29 August 2022, a fire broke out on the Danish-flagged STENA SCANDICA while en route from Nynäshamn, Sweden, to Ventspils, Latvia. The fire was under control, but the ship’s power supply system had failed, and the ship was drifting towards the Swedish island of Fårö. The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) has now released their accident report on the fire.
Format: pdf Language: Eng #accident #fire #investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report into the blaze on the bridge of the crude tanker S-Trust 12 months ago, to provide lessons learned. Format: pdf Language: Eng #fire #bridge #investigation

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator, issued a marine notice to inform about fire extinguishing requirements for paint and flammable liquid lockers, per SOLAS II-2/10.6.3. Format: pdf Language: Eng #Solas #fire #paintlockers

On 5 April 2021, a fire broke out in the port engine room of the Bahamas‑registered, 145 m multi‑purpose vessel MPV Everest while en route from Mawson Station, Antarctica to Hobart, Tasmania with 37 crew and 72 Australian Antarctic Division staff on board. The ship’s crew responded, and the fire was contained and eventually extinguished using the engine room water mist fixed fire-extinguishing system about 2.5 hours later. The port engine room sustained substantial damage with most of the power generation equipment and machinery located within rendered inoperable. There were no reported injuries or pollution of the sea as a result of the fire. Power and propulsion were subsequently restored using the starboard engine room’s machinery and the ship diverted to Fremantle, Western Australia, where it arrived without further incident about a week later. Format: pdf Language: pdf #Fire #engineroom #Australia

Fire and Safety, Exam Preparation. Format:pdf Language:eng #Safety #Fire #training

The online safety magazine https://safety4sea.com, which amongst other organisations,re-publishes IMCA safety flashes, has published an article entitled “Tackling fire onboard:Where we stand”. It is based on findings from the Safety and Shipping Review 2021published by Allianz. Some excerpts are described here.Four common causes of fire onboard.Format:pdf #IMCA #safety #fire

Fire Safety Risk Assessment - 2006. Format:pdf Language:eng #Guide #fire #RiskAssessment

Fire in Containers (Casualty Circular 01/2013). Format:pdf Quality:scan pages #circular #container #fire

Fire Prevention on Board Ships (SHIPOWNERS). Format:pdf Language:eng #fire #cabins #engineroom

A new fire safety study by global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has revealed that existing firefighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool fires on conventionally fuelled vessels are inadequate when dealing with methanol-based fires. #Survitec #Fire #MachinerySpace #Methanol

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into the engine-room fire on board the Maltese registered oil / chemical tanker GRETA K within Leixões port limits on 21st March 2023 #Malta #Investigation #Report #Fire #EngineRoom

COSWP - Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers - 2024 Edition. Format:pdf Language:eng #COSWP #Managing #Safety #Fire #Emergency #Precautions

Safety MEO Class IV-Q & A. Format:pdf Language:eng #Safety #Fire #Systems #Ballast #QandA

Engine failure and subsequent engine room fire There was a catastrophic failure of a diesel generator on a vessel working offshore. The failure of the generator led to engine components being ejected by force, which in turn started an engine room fire. The Hi-Fog fixed firefighting system was activated, non-essential personnel were mustered, and onshore emergency response teams were assembled. Additional emergency procedures were deployed with fire teams instructed to assess the engine room conditions. Onshore emergency response teams stood by to support the vessel in case of need. The fire was extinguished with limited damage to any further machinery. #IMCA #Fire #EngineRoom

The USCG has announced an ongoing Enhanced Examination Program (EEP), which is similar to the Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CIC) performed by other PSC regimes. For the three-month period of 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024, the USCG PSC inspectors are directed to carry out an enhanced examination during regular USCG examinations on board cargo ships verifying fire safety in the engine room.#USCG #EEP #CIC #Safety #Fire

Flawed Procedures Lead to Fire Aboard PGC Patreas.A fire incident occurred aboard the PGC Patreas during a routine waste oil transfer, resulting in burn injuries to an oiler and damages to the engine room. The incident highlights gaps in operational procedures and the importance of preventive safety measures to mitigate risks during waste oil handling, reports MSIU.Crew members aboard the vessel underwent refresher training on the company’s
engineering and maintenance procedures. The company distributed safety circulars, risk assessments, and an internal investigation report across its fleet for awareness and compliance. Instructions were issued for discussing the internal investigation report during onboard safety meetings to prevent similar incidents.#Malta #Report #Fire

COSWP - Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers - 2025 Edition. Format:pdf Language:eng #COSWP #Managing #Safety #Fire #Emergency #Precautions

Guidance for Conducting Effective Fire Drills Onboard. Fire drills are a mandatory requirement under SOLAS and a cornerstone of maritime safety,ensuring preparedness, compliance, and crew coordination.
Effective fire drills depend on realistic execution, proper planning, and structured evaluations to build a strong safety culture onboard.
Poorly executed drills can result in confusion, delayed emergency response, and even vessel detention during Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
Fire drills are vital for maritime safety, helping crews prepare for onboard emergencies. Poorly conducted drills can lead to confusion, slower emergency responses, and even vessel detention during Port State Control (PSC) inspections. This guidance outlines practical measures to make fire drills realistic, effective, and fully aligned with the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. #BritanniaPandI #Guidance #Fire #Drills