Urgent inspection of pressurised carbon dioxide fire fighting systems
What happened?
Coins were found inserted into CO2 fire fighting cylinders. During a 10-year third party specialist inspection of a vessel CO2 fire suppression system, coins of Chinese manufacture were found inserted in 21 out of 24 main 45 kg CO2 cylinders. These coins were found blanketing high-pressure hoses, potentially compromising the effectiveness of the CO2 fire suppression system. The presence of foreign objects in such critical safety systems poses a severe risk to crew and vessel safety.
What should be done
- Conduct an immediate inspection of the hose connections of the vessel’s CO2 fire suppression system. Any anomalies or concerns discovered during inspections can then be rectified immediately.
Safety Event
Published: 14 October 2024
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