The U.S. Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 08-26 after a cargo vessel suffered a major engine room fire. Investigators traced the incident to a high-pressure fuel leak and a burner control system configuration error.
The alert urges vessel operators to inspect burner fuel systems, verify shutdown sequences, maintain software configurations, and protect fuel systems from nearby ignition sources. These measures can help reduce the risk of fuel leaks and engine room fires.
Operators using SAACKE Monoblock Rotary Cup Burner SKVJ-M 14 Mark I systems should review the advisory and recommended inspection procedures.
Read the full Safety Alert: U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert 08-26: Marine Boiler Burner Inspection and Operational Safety Recommendations