A steam drain line modification, which was not documented or subject to a risk assessment, contributed to an accident on an oil tanker which resulted in burns to three crew members, an ATSB final report details.
On 6 May 2025, an engineering team was conducting maintenance on the main deck steam valve for the heating system of the oil tanker Wisdom Venture, while it was drifting off Sydney.
After the system was isolated, the team removed the valve bonnet, and residual hot condensate was suddenly released, resulting in burn injuries to three crew members.
After receiving first aid on board, the crew members were transported to shore for medical treatment.
An investigation by the ATSB found the crew had not allowed adequate time for the steam system to cool before commencing work on the cargo heating system main deck steam valve.
The investigation also found a permanent modification to the steam drain line had
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