Safety warning after accidental release of vinyl chloride monomer from gas carrier

This documents makes safety recommendations to tanker operators.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 23 January 2015

• Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
• Report type: Safety bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 10 August 2004

Safety Bulletin 3/2004

safety-bulletin-3-2004.pdf (89.86 kb)

Summary

Accidental release of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from Gas Carrier while alongside at Runcorn, England on 10 August 2004.

Issued: 27 August 2004

Published 23 January 2015