Safety Flash
Sea fastening
Sea fastening
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/01
- Dropped ObjectsMarine Operations
- Line of fire
- Towing
- Positive retention and reliable securingPre-use checks
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During an Atlantic tow, shelving on a barge moved because its supports and fixings were inadequate, presenting potential harm to personnel and equipment. The member reminded vessel personnel to secure materials and equipment during movements and inspect their support and fastening before transit.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Inadequately secured shelving moved during barge transit, creating potential injury and equipment damage.
IMCA SF 01/01. Themes: dropped objects, marine operations.