Failure Of Fixed Fire Fighting Systems Leads To Massive Destruction

Capt. John

An ultra large container ship was on a voyage when at 2154 hrs the low fuel pressure warning alarm sounded and eighteen seconds later the fire alarm for the engine room activated, reports Gard.

The incident 

The Chief Engineer entered the engine room to investigate and noticed flames coming from Auxiliary Engine #1 (A/E1). The quick closing valves were immediately activated. The engine room water mist system had failed to operate. Members of the crew tried to investigate the failure of the water...

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