- Coins discovered in CO2 cylinders pose a safety risk during a routine inspection of a vessel’s fire suppression system.
- These coins, found in 21 out of 24 cylinders, could compromise the system’s functionality, endangering the crew and the vessel.
- An immediate inspection of the system’s hose connections is recommended to identify and resolve potential issues.
During a routine 10-year third-party specialist inspection of a vessel’s CO2 fire suppression system, coins of Chinese manufacture were discovered inside 21 out of 24 45 kg CO2 cylinders, reports IMCA.
Critical Safety Risk Discovered During CO2 Cylinder Inspection
These coins blanketed high-pressure hoses, which could compromise the effectiveness of the CO2 fire suppression system, posing a significant risk to the crew and vessel’s safety.
The presence of these foreign objects in a critical safety system could prevent it from functioning properly during an emergency, increasing the likelihood of a fire-related disaster.
Potential Safety Hazard in Vessel’s CO2 Cylinders: Coins Detected
Insertion of coins affects 21 of the 24 main CO2 cylinders. It raised serious concerns about the vessel’s ability to respond to fires efficiently in the event of an emergency.
The coins covered high-pressure hoses, a critical component in distributing CO2 during a fire, potentially blocking the flow of fire-suppressing gas and rendering the system ineffective.
Vessel Safety Threatened by Foreign Objects in Fire Suppression System
The insertion of coins into the CO2 fire suppression system presents a severe safety risk to the crew and vessel. The system may not function correctly when needed most.
The discovery of coins in the vessel’s CO2 cylinders compromises the integrity of the fire suppression system. It is vital for controlling fires on board.
Immediate Inspection of CO2 Hose Connections Urged After Coin Discovery
They recommend an immediate inspection of the hose connections in the vessel’s CO2 fire suppression system. This is to identify any further anomalies or concerns and rectify them immediately.
The coins discovered in the CO2 cylinders were of Chinese manufacture. It raises questions about their origin and their insertion into the system.
With the vessel’s fire suppression system compromised by foreign objects, the safety of the crew and the vessel is at risk. It necessitated urgent corrective action to restore the system’s functionality.
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Source: IMCA
