Unplanned Opening of Oil Tank Level Gauge Leads To Burn Injuries

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The UK P&I CLUB published a detailed report on minimizing the risk of seafarers suffering burns at sea.

Case Study – Oil tank level gauge

This case study highlights the necessary safety precautions that need to be taken in advance while opening the top cover of the level gauge onboard a vessel.

Summary of the incident

The third engineer while conducting routine rounds of the engine room noticed that the waste oil settling tank level was low.

He decided to fill up the tank and at the same time,...

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