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BSEE: Nitrogen Cylinder Rupture Causing Worker Injuries and Equipment Damage
The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 494 relating to a Nitrogen Cylinder rupture which caused injuries and equipment damage.
IMCA SF 08/25
29 April 2025
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Person fractured foot during elevator inspection
During scheduled monthly inspections of an elevator on a large vessel, unplanned upwards movement of the elevator caused someone to get their foot...
IMCA SF 08/25
29 April 2025
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Detergent chemical burn
Leaked detergent resulted in slight chemical burns onboard a vessel.
IMCA SF 08/25
29 April 2025
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) detected onboard vessel
Several persons reported to bridge about a smell of septic or rotten eggs that was present all over the vessel. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) was suspected.
IMCA SF 08/25
29 April 2025
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Positive findings and good practices
A member highlights some examples of positive findings and good practices on board some of their vessels.
IMCA SF 08/25
29 April 2025
