Safety Flash
Capstan wire parted during deployment of anchor buoy
Capstan wire parted during deployment of anchor buoy
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/15
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceMarine Operations
- Mechanical failure
- Anchor handlingInspection and maintenance
- WinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesPre-use checksRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A capstan wire parted while an anchor buoy was dragged on a vessel’s deck during the fourth anchor drag test; nobody was injured. Findings included insufficient wire capacity, flange abrasion and absent between-test inspections. Lessons address tugger use, wire routing, pre-test checks, risk assessment and crew training.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which a wire parted whilst dragging an anchor buoy on deck.
IMCA SF 03/15. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, marine operations.