Marine safety issues and actions
Fire doors
Issue number: | MO-2014-008-SI-01 |
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Who it affects: | All persons responsible for the maintenance of equipment |
Issue owner: | Korea Leading Company of Ship Management (KLCSM) |
Operation affected: | Marine: Shipboard operations |
Background: | Investigation Report 312-MO-2014-008 |
Date: | 20 April 2016 |
Safety issue description
A number of Marigold’s engine room fire doors were held open by wire and/or rope. The open doors allowed the smoke to spread across the engine room and into the accommodation spaces.
Proactive Action
Action organisation: | Korea Leading Company of Ship Management (KLCS) |
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Action number: | MO-2014-008-NSA-001 |
Date: | 20 April 2016 |
Action status: | Closed |
All KLCSM ships are now required to have signs on fire doors requiring the doors to be kept closed. The company’s superintendents will inspect each ship for compliance with this procedure and the condition of each fire door. It has also committed to providing fire prevention and response training to all crewmembers across the fleet.
Current issue status: | Adequately addressed |
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Status justification: | Proactive safety action taken |