Lessons Learned: Electric Shock After Water Ingress To Switch

Capt. John

IMCA reports of an incident where a crew personnel experienced an electric shock after touching an electrical switch.

What happened

A shore representative visiting the vessel experienced an electric shock after touching an electrical switch in the steering room. Stop the Work authority was exercised; the electrical switch was immediately isolated and subsequently removed for investigation.

What went wrong
  • The switch had been removed from the wall, but not re-installed, during maintenance;
  • There...

https://mfame.guru/lessons-learned-electric-shock-after-water-ingress-to-switch/

Leave a Comment