A recent marine casualty, resulting in a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers, highlights the risks associated with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), performing hot work in hazardous zones, and the necessity of maintaining a robust lockout/tagout program.
InvestigationThe Coast Guard’s investigation revealed that two crewmembers were conducting hot work in a known hazardous zone on the air castle deck of a tri-fueled vessel (LNG, diesel, battery). Unaware that the vessel was currently using...
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