Indonesian Crew Member on Sheng Feng 266 Fishing Vessel Dies, Transportation Safety Investigation Bureau Reveals Cause: Poisoning Due to Refrigerant Leak in Freezer Compartment

Reported 9 months ago

The Transportation Safety Investigation Bureau disclosed that an Indonesian crew member aboard the Taiwanese fishing vessel Sheng Feng 266 was found unconscious on the freezer compartment floor and later died due to inhaling an excessive amount of refrigerant. The incident was attributed to a leak in the refrigerant pipes in the freezer compartment, exacerbated by a lack of ventilation as the crew member was alone inside. The Bureau recommended collaborating with various departments to enhance safety measures and regulations regarding freezer compartments on fishing vessels to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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