IMCA summarises the lessons learned with respect to a fire in engine room.
What happenedA fire occurred in the engine room of a vessel during operations. The fire was first detected by a duty crew member, and the watch team immediately attempted to extinguish it using portable fire extinguishers. Unfortunately, these efforts were not successful, and the fire rapidly escalated.
The fire initially impacted the starboard main engine and surrounding areas, with temperatures rising beyond 660°C. This...