MASTER DYLAN

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Report: NTSB recommends fuel cut-off valves outside engine rooms after trawler loss

A generator explosion in the engine room of the 'Master Dylan' triggered a fire that forced the crew to abandon ship on Dec. 1, 2020. Despite rescue and firefighting efforts by responding vessels, an initial knockdown of the fire ended with a flareup as the boat was under tow, leading to a total $300,000 loss, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. NTSB investigators found the 'Master Dylan' crew was unable to cut off diesel fuel lines feeding the fire because the valves were inside the burning engine room. The agency recommended that fishermen, boat designers and builders should think about putting cut-off valves for fuel and lubrication oil outside of engine rooms where they can be closed off in an emergency. Full report: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAB2119.pdf