Report: Deflagration on Old Sail Training Ship “Danmark”

Maritime News Marine Incidents
#1

An alcohol deflagration in the classroom of the, 1933 built, full-rigged three-master ‘Danmark’ injured two cadets, one seriously

Two cadets disinfected the classroom (Corona related). One cadet found a cigarette lighter and had the glorious idea to check whether it was still working… WOOM !

Report from the German Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation:
https://www.bsu-bund.de/SharedDocs/pdf/EN/Investigation_Report/2020/Summary_Investigation_Report_182_20.pdf;jsessionid=23B5FA8E60825950FD9FF853D985BAC0.live21301?__blob=publicationFile&v=1

#2

There have been a number of cleaning products aimed at preventing the spread of the virus but, with a rising rate of Nora virus occurring in preschool establishments, health authorities here have recommended the use of chlorine based products. The chlorine based products are effective against both viruses.

#3

We have drilled on alcohol based fires and I have been cautioning crew on safety with the alcohol cleaners for this very reason. We’re going to be safe from COVID, but then all die in a explosive chemical fire cause with cleaning agents. Fun.

#4

Sounds like some of the stuff we did when I was a chem major in college.

Igniting H2 bubbled into soap with a hood on gives an impressive “Whooosh!”
We weren’t even drinking when we came up with this stuff.

#5

Lighters are banned on some tankers, people who smoke have to use matches as they are said to be much safer.