MAIB report on flexible hoses

The MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Bureau) has issued a Safety Warning highlighting the hazards of flexible hose installations, following a fire on board a cargo ship while departing Hull. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/finnmaster-safety-bulletin-12023-published .This may be of interest not only to the marine industry but also to those who use such hoses for other applications.  Key points are:

• The risks associated with a modification to safety critical equipment should be considered before and during the work being completed.
• Flexible hoses are recognised as having a higher risk of failure than a properly fitted metal pipe.
• Isolation valves should be fitted at the point of supply to allow flexible hoses to be safely isolated in the event of leakage.