Damaged valves in BWTS lead to engine room flooding

Transport Malta’s MSIU issued an investigation report into a serious incident concerning the Maltese-registered capsize bulk carrier ‘Capri’ that arrived at Dampier anchorage, Australia on 22 December 2017, where the ballast system’s valves were damaged, causing approximately 1.100 tonnes of sea water flooding the engine room.

The Incident

Capri, a bulk carrier, was scheduled to load 164,000 tonnes of iron ore for China. On December 24, while the vessel was anchored, it deballasted ballast nos 1...

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