Tag: lessons learned

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. 

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the towing vessel Old Glory and its barge with a bridge in Indian River, Florida, in August 2020. The incident stressed the importance of checking the Coast Pilot and charts when developing voyage plans to improve knowledge of an area and prepare for a safe passage.

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

UK Club released a video, summarizing a case where a crewmember of a bulk carrier lost his balance and fell down on to the tank top during hold cleaning operations.

When a Hong Kong-registered oil carrier was sailing, a motorman fell overboard from the shipside while setting up razor wire coils and went missing. Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from the accident.

In its monthly safety scenario for June, the Swedish Club describes how two crew members were lost after being swept away by a large wave amid heavy weather, as lifebuoys were not in place. 

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

Following the NTSB investigation into the fatal fire and loss of the passenger vessel Conception off California in September 2019, AMSA informed that it will consider the NTSB report in full when reviewing the current regulatory requirements for domestic commercial vessels.

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.