Lessons Learned: Explosion Leads to Equipment and Structural Damages

Transport Malta reports an explosion leading to equipment and structural damages onboard an oil tanker.

On March 18, 2021, an oil tanker was in transit to Al Duqm, Oman for drydocking. In preparation for the drydock, technicians assisting the crew dismantled the walkway ramps on the main deck to check their condition and the condition of the underlying piping.

Two of the bolts on the last ramp were particularly hard to undo, and a technician opted to use an angle grinder to...

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