Safety Flash
Fatality during anchor handling operation
Fatality during anchor handling operation
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/10
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsMarine Operations
- Human factorsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Anchor handlingInspection and maintenance
- Operator displays and control interfacesWire rope
- Operational supervisionPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A fatal anchor-recovery incident aboard a tug involved a buoy striking two crew members after a worn, oversized wire-stopper insert failed to restrain the pennant. Incorrect anchor-position information contributed to unexpected tension. Recommendations address stopper compatibility, monthly maintenance checks, survey-screen information and warnings, and a dedicated watch during recovery.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A buoy moved suddenly during anchor recovery when a worn, incorrectly sized wire stopper failed to restrain the pennant.
IMCA SF 02/10. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, marine operations.