Safety Flash
Uncertified lifting gear found in use
Uncertified lifting gear found in use
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/23
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- Inspection and maintenanceRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Safety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Shackles and other lifting gear were used aboard a vessel without available certification or inspection reports. Client-supplied equipment from a previous project had remained onboard and missed inspection. The flash describes quarantine of non-compliant gear and crew discussion addressing examination, testing, certification and unsupported colour coding.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A number of shackles and other lifting equipment were observed in use onboard a vessel with no certification or inspection reports available
IMCA SF 04/23. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.