Hydrogen sulphide: The hidden danger outside enclosed spaces
A review of fatal incidents submitted to the IMO shows that many seafarers were overcome by H₂S while carrying out routine maintenance and inspection activities outside enclosed spaces. Crew members have collapsed while opening tank manholes, dismantling pumps and pipelines, working near tank vents, and attempting to rescue colleagues. In many of these incidents, the ...
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