Safety Flash
Fast rescue craft damaged by inappropriate use
Fast rescue craft damaged by inappropriate use
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/18
- Control of WorkMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Mechanical failure
- Towing
- Mooring fittingsRescue craft
- Risk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During a joint offshore oil spill response exercise, a fast rescue craft was used to reposition oil booms by towing. Its mooring bollard failed under tension. The flash identifies inadequate consideration of the craft’s suitability during planning and risk assessment, stating that a suitable work boat should have been used.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Mooring fittings; cleats; bollards.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A fast rescue craft’s bollard failed when the craft was used to tow an oil boom for which it was unsuitable.
IMCA SF 03/18. Themes: control of work, marine operations, vessel and mooring.