Boat Explodes During Trial Run Injuring Family

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:22 pm

Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): A boat caught on fire, causing a couple and their son to get injured at 2:20 pm, on March 6, 2021, near Sokha hotel, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh. The victims were sent to the hospital.

Before the incident, the couple and their son went to try out their new boat with a boat driver. Unfortunately, when the driver turned on the engine, there was an explosion causing the boat to go up in flames and injuring the passengers.
The local people at the scene came to help and two firetrucks came to the scene to put out the fire. The husband was sent to the Calmette hospital; his wife and their son were taken to Kantha Bopha hospital.

armchairlawyer · Post by **armchairlawyer** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:04 am

Nasty accident.
Looks like an inboard motor? I had no idea boat fires were so common, even in Australia. Worth thinking about before jumping in a boat.

Extracts from https://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/mari ... refuelling

Petrol vapour is heavier than air and it will settle in the lowest areas of a boat, usually the bilges and will explode violently when ignited.

Over the past 10 years there have been more than 100 boat fires and explosions, some of which resulted in very serious injuries, with more than 90 per cent occurring on vessels fitted with inboard petrol engines.

We strongly urge boaters to only use properly marinised engines, have them regularly serviced by a qualified marine mechanic, and utilise vapour detectors and bilge blowers that can help to prevent incidents such as this occurring.

Why do boat fires happen?
Ski boats with inboard petrol powered engines are most vulnerable to fire risk. Older vessels in which electrical and automotive components have aged and become worn are also commonly involved in fire related incidents.

Converted car engines or non-marinised engines installed in boats create a higher risk of fire or explosion, particularly where owners may have attempted to modify their boat themselves or used unqualified technicians to do the work.

Boats that spend long periods of time out of the water need to be carefully checked for fire hazards before being used for the first time in the season.

Follow these tips in addition to the refuelling rules.

Tips to reduce your fire risk
Service your engine and the rest of your vessel regularly
Only use marine parts for your engine - they'll last longer in salt and sun
Don't DIY on marine electrics – incorrectly installed electrical components are more likely to cause fire onboard your vessel
Electrical work done on your vessel must be carried out by a reputable and qualified person
Ventilate the engine compartment before starting the vessel
Engine fires don't necessarily happen on the first start up – be vigilant throughout the day
Make sure you have the right size and number of fire extinguishers on board, and keep any built-in automatic extinguishing systems serviced.

Doc67 · Post by **Doc67** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:57 am

Yet another reason why I won't set foot on anything that floats here.

theKid · Post by **theKid** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:10 am

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:04 am Nasty accident.
Looks like an inboard motor? I had no idea boat fires were so common, even in Australia. Worth thinking about before jumping in a boat.

Extracts from https://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/mari ... refuelling

Petrol vapour is heavier than air and it will settle in the lowest areas of a boat, usually the bilges and will explode violently when ignited.

Over the past 10 years there have been more than 100 boat fires and explosions, some of which resulted in very serious injuries, with more than 90 per cent occurring on vessels fitted with inboard petrol engines.

We strongly urge boaters to only use properly marinised engines, have them regularly serviced by a qualified marine mechanic, and utilise vapour detectors and bilge blowers that can help to prevent incidents such as this occurring.

Why do boat fires happen?
Ski boats with inboard petrol powered engines are most vulnerable to fire risk. Older vessels in which electrical and automotive components have aged and become worn are also commonly involved in fire related incidents.

Converted car engines or non-marinised engines installed in boats create a higher risk of fire or explosion, particularly where owners may have attempted to modify their boat themselves or used unqualified technicians to do the work.

Boats that spend long periods of time out of the water need to be carefully checked for fire hazards before being used for the first time in the season.

Follow these tips in addition to the refuelling rules.

Tips to reduce your fire risk
Service your engine and the rest of your vessel regularly
Only use marine parts for your engine - they'll last longer in salt and sun
Don't DIY on marine electrics – incorrectly installed electrical components are more likely to cause fire onboard your vessel
Electrical work done on your vessel must be carried out by a reputable and qualified person
Ventilate the engine compartment before starting the vessel
Engine fires don't necessarily happen on the first start up – be vigilant throughout the day
Make sure you have the right size and number of fire extinguishers on board, and keep any built-in automatic extinguishing systems serviced.

Thanks armchair, I think I’m all set now.

DaveG · Post by **DaveG** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:09 pm

" qualified marine mechanic"

rubberbaron · Post by **rubberbaron** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:31 pm

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:04 am Nasty accident.
Looks like an inboard motor? I had no idea boat fires were so common, even in Australia. Worth thinking about before jumping in a boat.

Extracts from https://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/mari ... refuelling

Petrol vapour is heavier than air and it will settle in the lowest areas of a boat, usually the bilges and will explode violently when ignited.

Over the past 10 years there have been more than 100 boat fires and explosions, some of which resulted in very serious injuries, with more than 90 per cent occurring on vessels fitted with inboard petrol engines.

We strongly urge boaters to only use properly marinised engines, have them regularly serviced by a qualified marine mechanic, and utilise vapour detectors and bilge blowers that can help to prevent incidents such as this occurring.

Why do boat fires happen?
Ski boats with inboard petrol powered engines are most vulnerable to fire risk. Older vessels in which electrical and automotive components have aged and become worn are also commonly involved in fire related incidents.

Converted car engines or non-marinised engines installed in boats create a higher risk of fire or explosion, particularly where owners may have attempted to modify their boat themselves or used unqualified technicians to do the work.

Boats that spend long periods of time out of the water need to be carefully checked for fire hazards before being used for the first time in the season.

Follow these tips in addition to the refuelling rules.

Tips to reduce your fire risk
Service your engine and the rest of your vessel regularly
Only use marine parts for your engine - they'll last longer in salt and sun
Don't DIY on marine electrics – incorrectly installed electrical components are more likely to cause fire onboard your vessel
Electrical work done on your vessel must be carried out by a reputable and qualified person
Ventilate the engine compartment before starting the vessel
Engine fires don't necessarily happen on the first start up – be vigilant throughout the day
Make sure you have the right size and number of fire extinguishers on board, and keep any built-in automatic extinguishing systems serviced.

Inboard engines are the culprit with gasoline vapors getting trapped in the engine compartment, especially in hot climates. My first boat was an inboard but fortunately I was advised to air the compartment out before starting the engine. After that I never bought inboards again but used outboards. Much safer and easier to maintain too. And I am a long-time boater, 40-plus years, including 10 in Cambodia.

Jerry Atrick · Post by **Jerry Atrick** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:56 pm

Petrol fumes are volatile AF

Most folk here are quite blase about the risk, perhaps through ignorance from not being taught of the potential hazard.

Anyhow, I'm sure these good people will have learned their lesson the hard way and next time they will let the driver start and warm up the boat for them before they get on board, just in case

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