IMCA release Safety Flash 24/24
IMCA release the latest safety flash SF 24/24 – read it here and below;
NTSB: Diesel Generator Engine Failure
What happened?
An offshore supply vessel was conducting sea trials after a long period of maintenance, when its no. 3 main diesel generator engine suffered a mechanical failure that resulted in a fire in the engine room.
Structural failure of rescue boat
What happened?
Whilst no activities were being performed by crew on the rescue boat station, the structure of the boat failed causing the lifting frame and the console assembly to be torn off the hull.
High potential: spontaneous opening of Hydraulic Release Shackle (HRS) pin
What happened?
The incident occurred when the main crane auxiliary block was connected to the flare lifting slings, hydraulic hoses, and Hydraulic Release Shackles (HRS).
LTI: fall from height during anchor chain handling operation
What happened?
A worker fell through an opening from one deck to another and was injured as a result. The incident occurred on an AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessel preparing for a pre-lay operation offshore.
Sudden disconnection of pressurised hose
What happened?
A worker fell through an opening from one deck to another and was injured as a result.
