IMCA Safety Flash 05-24
IMCA has released the latest Safety Flash.
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Pipeline End Manifold yoke dropped from 45° position
What happened
During adjustment of the yoke securing arrangement for a PLEM (Pipe Line End Manifold), the cargo strap failed resulting in the yoke falling and landing in its horizontal resting position. Two persons were working inside the PLEM in close proximity to the yoke at the time. Neither were injured.
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LTI: Damage and personal injury arising from heavy weather
What happened
On a vessel waiting on weather, a weathertight door in the crane pedestal from the main deck to the crane room was forced open by a large wave coming from a different direction than the prevailing wind and sea.
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Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) hit protruding scaffolding on a supply vessel
What happened?
During transfer of crew to an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) at anchor, a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) came into contact with protruding scaffolding on the OSV, causing minor damage to a railing on the CTV.
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Heavy equipment fell over during manual handling
What happened?
During manual handling of a heavy control cabinet, the centre of gravity was compromised, and the cabinet fell over onto a crew member’s leg, resulting in a bruise to their knee. The incident occurred when crew were moving control cabinets each weighing 130kg. Each cabinet was fitted with wheels by the manufacturer to facilitate handling.
UK HSE: Crane boom collapse
What happened
The UK HSE has fined an offshore drilling company after the catastrophic collapse of a crane boom. See here for the press release.
The HSE reported: “Nobody was hurt in the incident on 31 March 2016 but a chaotic scene ensued after the collapse of the Rowan Gorilla VII’s boom, with flying debris damaging a nearby vessel, whipping a hose out of control before it ruptured, leaving a cloud of cement dust.”
