What is the most common type of fire onboard ships?

The most common causes of shipboard fire are the most obvious: maintenance burning and welding are responsible for nearly 40 per cent of all outbreaks. Smoking leads to countless fires that break out when no one expects. Lack of attention, spontaneous combustion and electrical faults are the major causes.



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Primary Causes of Maritime Accidents
  • Long Hours, Lack of sleep leading to Fatigue.
  • Inexperience, and lack of training.
  • Long voyages, extended time at sea.
  • Personal relationships aboard the vessel.
  • Reckless Behavior, including abuse of drugs and alcohol.
  • Poor decision making and/or negligence.


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A fire that gets out of control can sink a ship. Collisions, falling cargo, trips, falls, overboard, and being trapped by fire are all possible scenarios. Workers on ships with fires may suffer burns or injuries from smoke inhalation.

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