The explosion and fire on board S T Spyros 12th October 1978: the inquiry report.
Material type: TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 31 JAN 1979Description: 30p., 3 figsReport number: Institutional/Corporate BodySubject: At approximately 1415 hours on 12th October 1978 an explosion occurred within the aft starboard fuel oil tank of the vessel S T Spyros whilst the vessel was berthed at Jurong Shipyard, Singapore, undergoing repairs. This caused the rupture of the common bulkhead between that tank and the engine room, allowing flame and oil to spill into the engine room. 76 persons working on board the vessel were killed and 69 others injured. This report covers the findings of the Inquiry on the circumstances leading to the explosion and fire, their nature and cause, and the recommendatisons on various aspects of safety governing the repair of vessels. Observations on contraventions of the law are dealt with separately and the opinions expressed are those of the Senior District JudgeItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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At approximately 1415 hours on 12th October 1978 an explosion occurred within the aft starboard fuel oil tank of the vessel S T Spyros whilst the vessel was berthed at Jurong Shipyard, Singapore, undergoing repairs. This caused the rupture of the common bulkhead between that tank and the engine room, allowing flame and oil to spill into the engine room. 76 persons working on board the vessel were killed and 69 others injured. This report covers the findings of the Inquiry on the circumstances leading to the explosion and fire, their nature and cause, and the recommendatisons on various aspects of safety governing the repair of vessels. Observations on contraventions of the law are dealt with separately and the opinions expressed are those of the Senior District Judge
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