Safety Alert

Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels

HSEUK Health and Safety ExecutiveED01-2025

Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels

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Summary

HSE safety notice examines five vessel collisions involving offshore installations and wind turbines. Cases highlight distracted watchkeeping, lost situational awareness, environmental conditions and poor bridge communication. Recommended reviews cover watchkeeping instructions, bridge resource management, navigational alarms and vessel monitoring, with consideration of sailing audits to identify operational bad practice.

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