MSF: Disposal of pyrotechnics
- Safety Flash
- Published on 7 August 2014
- Generated on 13 February 2026
- IMCA SF 14/14
- 1 minute read
The Marine Safety Forum has published safety flash 14-32 regarding an incident in which a discarded marine flare ignited at a depot where ship’s garbage is sorted out.
What happened?
Fortunately on this occasion there was no injury to personnel involved but some damage was done to the conveyor belt.
Recommendations
Members are reminded that flares and other special wastes should not be disposed of within the ship’s waste receptacles provided by the port. Disposal of Ship’s flares or any Marine pyrotechnic should only be arranged through an approved provider for such services.
Related safety flashes
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IMCA SF 13/12
11 December 2012
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