🔥 Engine room fires are rare — but when they happen, the consequences are brutal.
The Swedish Club’s publication makes it painfully clear: the gap between a USD 200k loss and a USD 3M casualty is often measured in minutes.
The document highlights three non-negotiable pillars:
- Thermal insulation must be 100% intact — always (p. 3)
- Alarms must be understood and acted upon — never ignored (p. 7)
- Training is everything — the crew is the final barrier (p. 5)
The cases of PSV Brann, MV Vatria and MV Fuoco tell the full story:
- COâ‚‚ mis-release and procedural mistakes;
- Quick-closing valves partially shut;
- Loose vent screws and poor maintenance;
- Fire drills done “on deck” instead of where fires truly start.
And yet, trained crews make all the difference:
On MV Fuoco, all 101 COâ‚‚ cylinders were released correctly, and the fire was contained within 30 minutes (p. 9).
👉 The insight?
Compliance is not enough. You need muscle memory. Real drills. Real readiness.
đź”— Full document:
The Swedish Club – Dealing with Engine Room Fires
âť“ How do you ensure genuine readiness during your engine-room drills?
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