Planck Vision Systems manufactures thermal imaging solutions for portable inspection and 24/7 monitoring of commercial applications including: Early Fire Detection, Manufacturing, Substations and Tunnels, Electrical Panel/Cabinets, Storage Facilities, Data Centers and Elevated Body Temperature Screening. Our company is headquartered in Santa Barbara CA, the capital of infrared sensing technologies in the United States.
On January 8, 2024, a fatal fire broke out aboard the cargo vessel Stride during bunkering operations at the Barbours Cut Marine Terminal in LaPorte, Texas. The fire resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury. Investigations revealed that an incorrect valve was installed in the ship’s diesel oil tank, leading to the overflow of diesel oil into the engine room and sparking the fire. The vessel, valued at $12 million, was declared a total loss.
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On January 8, 2024, a fatal fire occurred aboard the cargo vessel Stride during bunkering operations at the Barbours Cut Marine Terminal in LaPorte, Texas. The fire resulted in the tragic deaths of two crewmembers and left one other seriously injured. The fire started when diesel oil overflowed into the engine room, causing significant damage. The Stride was ultimately declared a total loss with an estimated value of $12 million.
Investigations by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the fire was caused by the installation of an incorrect valve on the ship’s diesel oil tank. Six weeks before the fire, a replacement valve was ordered for the port double bottom diesel oil tank. However, the valve installed was not the same type specified in the vessel’s fuel oil system drawing. The incorrect valve, an angle stop check valve, allowed diesel oil to flow in only one direction, even when open. This led to the diesel oil overflowing from another tank during bunkering and being directed up the common vent line.
As a result, the diesel oil flowed from a small section of the vent pipe that had been sealed previously, and the sealing material failed. Diesel oil then poured into the engine room, where it ignited upon contact with operating machinery, starting the fire.
Further contributing to the severity of the fire was the fact that the ship’s crew failed to monitor the tank levels during the bunkering process, which is a required part of the ship’s safety management system. The bunkering procedure mandates that at least four engineering crew members be on duty to monitor tank levels, but at the time of the fire, only three were present.
For cargo ships, Planck Vision Systems offers unparalleled protection solutions utilizing the advanced TRX600, TNC20 fixed mount, and the TNC400PT thermal imaging cameras. Designed for relentless monitoring and meticulous data analysis, our equipment is your sentinel in the demanding conditions of maritime transport. Our systems’ perpetual oversight detects crucial trends and irregularities, providing a fortified layer of defense against threats to cargo safety and integrity. Early fire detection, in particular, could have helped mitigate the risk of such a disaster.
For cargo ships, Planck Vision Systems offers unparalleled protection solutions utilizing the advanced TRX600, TNC20 fixed mount, and the TNC400PT thermal imaging cameras. Designed for relentless monitoring and meticulous data analysis, our equipment is your sentinel in the demanding conditions of maritime transport. Our systems’ perpetual oversight detects crucial trends and irregularities, providing a fortified layer of defense against threats to cargo safety and integrity. Whether navigating tranquil or turbulent seas, rely on Planck Vision Systems for steadfast cargo protection, mitigating losses and shielding assets from the unforeseen.
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