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Do you know where your fishing vessel's enclosed spaces are?
A safety message to the fishing industry about the dynamic nature of enclosed spaces and the hazards of exposure to fixed firefighting system media.
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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the inadvertent discharge of a condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing system on board the fishing vessel Resurgam (PZ 1001) on 15 November 2019, resulting in the death of an apprentice engineer.
This document summarises the circumstances of the accident, provides five key points about the dangers of working in an enclosed space and highlights a recent change in regulations to include fishing vessels.
This information has been prepared for the:
- fishing industry
Updates to this page
Published 7 December 2023