Completed PE Summary
Corner Brook
| Category | Merchant |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | Gorthon International Shipping Ltd |
| Port of registry: | Hamilton |
| Flag: | Bermuda |
| Type: | Cargo Vessel |
| Built: | 1976 |
| Classification society: | Norske Veritas |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Length overall: | 135.8 |
| Gross tonnage: | 5735 |
| Date & Time | 20/03/05 10:45 |
| Location of incident: | Foreign high seas |
| Incident Type: | Fire/Explosion |
| Persons onboard: | 18 |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | None |
| Damage/ Pollution: | Material Damage/No Pollution |
Synopsis
As a result of the failure of a main engine fuel pump inlet pipe fitting, this palletised cargo vessel suffered a major engine room fire about 700 miles west of the UK. A Mayday was broadcast over the VHF and via satellite phone to Stavanger MRCC. The fire was extinguished by ships staff, using a combination of CO2 flooding and traditional fire fighting techniques. The vessel was towed to Tilbury, arriving 30/03/05.
Action taken:
The MAIB presented their findings to the Bermudan Maritime Administration who made recommendations to the company regarding supervision of maintenance and the use of DSC in emergencies.
