IMCA - ATSB - Undocumented modification contributed to steam burns

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published Report MO2025-004 into an unplanned pressure release which resulted in burn injuries to three crew members.

What happened?

An engineering team was conducting maintenance on the main deck steam valve for the heating system of an oil tanker. After the system was isolated, the team removed the valve bonnet, and residual hot condensate was suddenly released, resulting in burn injuries to three crew members. After receiving first aid on board, the crew members were transported to shore for medical treatment.

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