Safety Flash
MSF: Cargo Snagging
MSF: Cargo Snagging
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/21
- Control of WorkHuman FactorsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Human factors
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- CraneLifting accessories
- Safety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A cargo basket snagged a heli-tank during offshore vessel lifting operations. The crane operator missed two stop calls before safely landing the tank and offloading the basket. No injuries or damage occurred. The flash highlights bridle stowage, deck-space planning, communication and failures to stop and report the incident.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A cargo basket snagged a heli-tank during hoisting, while repeated stop commands were missed before the load was safely recovered.
IMCA SF 02/21. Themes: control of work, human factors, lifting operations, line of fire.