Liberia Maritime Authority issed Marine Advisory, 232025, to draw attention to the serious health hazards associated with seafarers consuming liquids containing ethanol and other chemicals not intended for human consumption.
Background: The Administration has investigated 5 fatal incidents aboard Liberian-flagged vessels involving the ingestion of hazardous liquids. These cases include: – Accidental ingestion of cleaning chemicals mistaken for drinking water.- Intentional consumption of hand sanitizer and mineral spirits due to lack of access to alcohol.- Consumption of counterfeit alcohol purchased from unauthorized sources. Each case revealed gaps in safety culture, supervision, and crew training.
Recommendations
- Chemical Safety & Storage
- Crew Awareness & Training
- Alcohol & Substance Control
- Medical Response
- ISM Code Compliance
- Leadership & Accountability Masters and Senior officers
For more information, please contact the Investigations Department at investigations@liscr.com. * * * * *
Refer Marine Advisory for more details.