A catastrophic engine failure aboard the towing vessel Johnny M on January 30, 2024, near Grand Rivers, Kentucky, led to a severe fire causing $3 million in damages. The NTSB investigation revealed critical flaws in the vessel’s design, particularly the lack of structural fire protection for the main engine combustion air intake openings, which compromised the CO2 fire-extinguishing system. The incident underscores the need for improved fire safety measures in marine vessel design.

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