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Fuel Oil Spray Onto Turbocharger of Aux Engine Causing a Fire

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Fuel Oil Spray Onto Turbocharger of Aux Engine Causing a Fire

Severity: Critical · Bhuma. VR. Manohar, Chief Engineer, Student ID: 47042
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Auxiliary Engine Fire – Fuel Hose Failure. Incident happened in a offshore supply vessel. Fuel hose attached to engine driven pump failed and fuel sprayed on hot surfaces of turbo charger. Ruptured fuel hose – fuel sprayed on hot T/C surfaces and resulted in fire. Hoses on engine to be replaced with original spare every 2.5yrs.