Safety Flash
Life raft lashing parted in rough weather
Life raft lashing parted in rough weather
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/22
- CorrosionEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and Maintenance
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Positive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A life raft’s lashing failed through worn strap-eye stitching during rough weather aboard a vessel at sea. The raft inflated and was recovered, but its shell was lost and sea anchor damaged. The flash recommends lashings inspection within planned maintenance and permits manufacturer-approved Y-strap wire lashing.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Lashing on a life raft gave way due to wear on stitching on the strap eye.
IMCA SF 03/22. Themes: corrosion, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance.