Tag: IMCA

International Marine Contractors Association issued its monthly Safety Flashes for June, summarizing a case where a door was detached from Tether Management System (TMS).

As part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA describes a fall of a part weighing 8.5kg over 15m from a pipelay tower to deck, while the tensioner pads were being changed out on a Tiltable Lay System (TLS). Investigation showed the change-out of tensioner pads was considered a routine task and did not require a designated Lift Plan. 

As part of its latest Safety Flashes, IMCA analyzes an case of failure of EGS valve stem on dive helmet.

As part of its latest Safety Flashes, IMCA summarizes a case where of engine damage after routine maintenance.

IMCA reports of a recent incident, where someone unintentionally drank a hazardous substance out of a drinking water bottle.

The Marine Safety Forum has published a Safety Alert relating to the discovery of a leak in a tank caused by corrosion. The incident highlights issues associated with the disposal of caustic chemicals. 

In its latest Safety Flashes, IMCA focuses on a fatality incident due to explosive failure of corroded fire extinguisher.

As part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA describes an incident during a saturation diving operation.

As part of its Safety Flashes, IMCA focuses on a serious injury of a port employee by a clamp truck in UK which took place in April 2021. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fined the port after the investigation identified a failure of the company to identify the roles of supervisors. 

In its latest Safety Flashes, IMCA describes a case where two crew members were exposed to toxic fumes during hot work.