According to a case study published by The Shipowner’s Club, a potential fire hazard discovered onboard a vessel was found to be caused by a failed fuel pipe connection on the supply line to the main engines.
Summary of the incidentThe chief engineer was called to the engine room after receiving a report of a leak on a low-pressure fuel supply line. Upon inspection, the engineer was able to perform a temporary repair using self-amalgamating tape to reduce the leak to a weep followed by...
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