Mars Report 2012 – Experience Feedback
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No.53 regarding Lessons Learnt from Fire in Ship’s gymnasium.
A fire occurred in a container ship’s gymnasium. The crew responded properly to the event and quickly extinguished it. As a result of the fire, there was considerable smoke and fire damage to the bulkheads, ceiling and some sports equipment.
Result of investigation
1 The crew had not used the gymnasium for three days prior to the incident, but the lights were left on;
2 It is suspected that a defective electrolytic capacitor of a panel ceiling light had overheated, and the escaping hot electrolyte and molten plastic sheath fell on and ignited a plastic mat lying on the deck directly below it;
3 The Chief Engineer reported that he had already detected poor quality capacitors from the same manufacturer in the past, but he had not reported this matter to the company. A check revealed a further eleven capacitors which showed evidence of overheating and ejection of electrolyte.
For more information and to view relative photos click Mars Report 2012 – No.53 : Fire in Ship’s Gymnasium
Source : Mars/ Nautical Institute
