Brookes Bell Puts Engine Room Fires Into Focus

Over the last few years there has been significant changes in the Hull and Machinery landscape. The growing size and complexity of vessels has led to a sharp rise in both incidents severity and claim values. Claims in 2023 and 2024 exceeded $50 million, a 22% increase compared to pre-pandemic averages. There has also been a marked rise in high-value incidents, particularly in fires and explosions, highlighting the need for more robust high-quality support across the industry.

As a trusted name in the maritime survey world, particularly in the realms of investigation and expert witness services, Brookes Bell’s latest webinar, the first in a series aimed at the hull and machinery market, looks at the growing concerns surrounding engine room fires for commercial vessels. With more than a third of ship fires starting in the engine room, understanding the evolving challenges and sharing insights into preventative measures is crucial to keep vessels, crew and cargo safe.   

The webinar is led by Ray Luukas, Brookes Bell’s Consultant Engineer and former Chief Technical Officer.

Topics include:

• Common causes for engine room fires on commercial vessels
• Understanding current IMO requirements and guidelines
• Engine design and points of failure
• Prevention and training methods for Owners, Managers, crew, engine manufacturers and more.

Click here to watch the full webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOaTlePjbGc

Brookes Bell’s decades of multi-disciplinary experience in investigating and dissecting the cause of engine room fires, as well as fires and explosions in other areas such as cargo holds, accommodation, ports and shore-side areas, means we are ideally suited to support you in your time of need.

Find out more about our Hull and Machinery Services - https://www.brookesbell.com/marine-services/marine-surveying-services/ and please contact us for more information or if you need our support to help you understand how to prevent engine room fires on your vessel.