IMCA Safety Flash 18-22
IMCA has published Safety Flash 18-22.
Click to download the IMCA Safety Flash 18-22 here.
Flash fire on Oxygen gas quad hose
There was a flash fire on an Oxygen hose line onboard a DSV. The incident occurred during routine checks, when an LST (Life Support Technician) reported that the Oxygen supply pressure to dive control was low (25 Bar). SAT control informed Dive Control and agreed that a new Oxygen supply was required. The LST went to the appropriate quad (on the main deck), and started by closing the row of eight bottles of Oxygen before opening a new row.
Damage to flexible riser
During deployment of a water injection riser from a vessel, damage to the outer coating occurred when it came into contact with the sharp edge of the flare in the moonpool area. A water injection riser was being installed through a project-supplied flare in the moonpool via the vessel’s Tiltable Lay System (TLS) at an angle of 6.8°. The flare had been designed to direct and protect the riser at the exit. However, design reviews, subsequent risk assessments and inspections had failed to identify the hazard of the sharp upper lip of the flare with the potential to damage the riser.
USCG: Unexpected Dangers: Lifeboat Remote Control Wires
The United States Coastguard (USCG) has published Safety Alert 07-22 which addresses the importance of visually inspecting lifeboat and davit installations before testing with crewmembers on board, and ensuring crew familiarity with company policy related to lifesaving equipment testing.
A focus on journey management
A member reports two serious vehicle incidents, in Brazil and in the Netherlands, which resulted in only minor injuries but could have had much worse outcomes.
Mixing of cleaning chemicals
A worker mixed bleach and toilet cleaner whilst working in the confines of a toilet area onboard a tug. The two chemicals mixed and there was a chemical reaction. As a result the worker was exposed to chemical vapours which resulted in breathing discomfort. Onboard medical treatment was required, followed by onshore cautionary medical assessment.
