Four hospitalised after toxic gas from rotting fish waste knocks engineers unconscious

Four engineers ended up in the hospital after a dangerous hydrogen sulphide gas, emitted from rotting fish waste, incapacitated them while they were performing maintenance on the Antarctic Discovery ship in Lyttelton dry dock. This incident highlights the critical need for stringent safety protocols when handling waste and conducting maintenance, especially in confined spaces where toxic gases can build up quickly. The event underscores the potential dangers faced by workers in maritime environments and the importance of protective measures to prevent such hazardous exposures in the future.