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Dunsford Marine
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In conjunction with Fullers Group Limited, ensure that all crews serving on the company’s ferries are aware that, when investigating a suspected or indicated fire within an enclosed space, opening the access may rapidly exacerbate the fire endangering the crew, passengers and the vessel. The procedure in the operations manual should include a caution and a reminder that where a fixed fire fighting system is installed for the engine spaces, its use should be considered as a possible safer alternative to opening the space, especially in vessels with twin-engine spaces.
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