(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) UK investigators are urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to mandate thermographic equipment for hot surface detection following a serious engine room fire aboard the passenger ferry Stena Europe. The incident occurred on
- equipment used by the crew to monitor the engine exhaust insulation did not effectively identify any hot spots.
Recommendations
A recommendation (2024/170) has been made to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to submit a paper to the IMO proposing the introduction of a requirement for the use of thermographic equipment to identify exposed high temperature surfaces.
Recommendations (2024/171 to 2024/174) have also been made to Stena Line Ltd to: review the existing defect reporting system; provide training to improve equipment inspections; promulgate details of this accident to the ships in its fleet; and introduce the use of thermal imaging cameras for the identification of exposed high temperature surfaces.
The investigation’s findings underscore the critical importance of proactive safety measures in maritime operations. Key issues identified included ineffective fire protection systems, delayed implementation of known safety modifications, insufficient crew training for engine system inspections, and inadequate temperature monitoring equipment.
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Source: MAIB
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