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  • Published: 21 Oct 2024

Inappropriate automatic activation of fixed fire-fighting system

Inappropriate automatic activation of fixed fire fighting system
Inappropriate automatic activation of fixed fire fighting system

Description of Incident

The fixed firefighting system in the engine room on a harbour tug automatically activated and all the gas in the tanks emptied. This occurred after two consecutive blackouts on the tug within 24 hours. No-one was harmed.

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