Commandant's International Technical Series. Volume 8. Fire Aboard the M.S. SCANDINAVIAN SEA on March 9, 1984. Technical Assessment

Abstract

The forward third of the passenger vessel SCANDINAVIAN SEA was destroyed by a fire which began while at sea off the Florida coast on March 9, 1984. This report provides a technical assessment of the vessel and the fire and supplements the report of the Marine Board. The fire scenario, particularly in the initial stages is examined in detail. Principles of construction and history of structural fire protection requirements for passenger ships are discussed. The stability of the vessel at various times during the firefighting operations has been calculated and suggestions for avoiding unsafe stability conditions have been listed. Background information on flammability of shipboard cable is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA158737

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  • United States Coast Guard

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Coast Guard
  • Combustion
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Safety
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Naval Architecture
  • Safety
  • Test Methods
  • United States
  • Warning Systems

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