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What was found during the inspection of the vessel after it departed port?
What was found during the inspection of the vessel after it departed port?
- All fire suppression systems were operational.
- The CO2 system was recently serviced.
- CO2 bottles had their safety pins in place. (correct)
- The vessel had no fire suppression system installed.
What was a major cause for the safety issue with the CO2 fire suppression system?
What was a major cause for the safety issue with the CO2 fire suppression system?
- Absence of a Permit to Work. (correct)
- Inadequate fuel storage practices.
- Faulty CO2 detection system.
- Lack of sufficient crew training.
What corrective action was recommended for all Masters, Chief Officers, and Chief Engineers?
What corrective action was recommended for all Masters, Chief Officers, and Chief Engineers?
- Familiarize themselves with procedures for CO2 Rooms and Systems. (correct)
- Increase the size of the CO2 storage facility.
- Implement a new system for testing fuel efficiency.
- Conduct more thorough inspections of the vessel’s exterior.
What step was missed during the pre-sailing checks that contributed to the near miss?
What step was missed during the pre-sailing checks that contributed to the near miss?
What could have potentially avoided the near miss had it been in place?
What could have potentially avoided the near miss had it been in place?
Flashcards
CO2 Fire Suppression System
CO2 Fire Suppression System
A fire suppression system that uses carbon dioxide to extinguish fires.
Safety Pins in CO2 system
Safety Pins in CO2 system
Safety mechanisms preventing unwanted activation of a CO2 system
Permit to Work
Permit to Work
A formal document authorizing work on critical equipment, ensuring safety procedures.
Pre-sailing/undocking checks
Pre-sailing/undocking checks
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3rd Party Testing (CO2 System)
3rd Party Testing (CO2 System)
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Study Notes
Safety Alert: CO2 Fire Suppression System - Near Miss
- Incident: Vessel departed port after refit/dry-docking; CO2 fire suppression system safety pins remained in place.
- Inspection: Flag State inspection found safety pins still in place.
- Consequences: Engine room fire suppression system wouldn't have functioned if triggered.
- Cause: Safety pins not removed during post-docking testing by third-party contractor, despite normal procedures requiring their removal. Permit to Work was missed for the work.
- Corrective Actions:
- All vessel masters, chief officers, and chief engineers should be familiar with CO2 system procedures.
- Safety critical work, including by third parties, must be covered by a Permit to Work.
- Vessels with CO2 Systems should perform spot checks for safety pin removal.
- Third-party work on safety critical equipment needs verification by a senior officer.
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