Mars Reports 2015
The Nautical Institute has issued a Mars Report regarding the dangers of dropped objects.
A support vessel was carrying out operations. Due to the heading in relation to the prevailing seas and swell the ship was reported to be slamming. This movement caused a piece of timber approximately 300mm x 100mm to fall 15 metres from the crane jib support to the deck below. The piece of timber was not a loose item that had been displaced, but was in fact a section of the jib stowage arrangement which had apparently split and come loose from its support.
Subsequently, the vessel crew completed a full and thorough HSE inspection of all deck areas to check for other weak points and also to ensure there were no remaining loose/unsecured items which could fall onto decks or spaces below. All personnel on board were reminded to remain vigilant for the possibility of falling objects.
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Source: Nautical Institute
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Above Mars Report is edited fromMarine Safety Forum – Safety Flash 15-01
