Safety Flash
Pollution caused by burst hydraulic hose
Pollution caused by burst hydraulic hose
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/05
- DivingEnvironmentInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
- CorrosionEnvironmental protectionLoss of containmentMechanical failurePressure systems
- Diving operationsInspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Operational supervisionPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
A hydraulic hose failed during diving operations, releasing some 200 litres of oil to sea without harming divers. Examination indicated earlier abrasion damage and corrosion, missed by onboard inspection. The flash recommends thorough periodic hose and connector inspections, intervals linked to utilisation, written records and responsible-person verification.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A Member has reported a pollution incident which occurred during recent diving operations.
IMCA SF 05/05. Themes: diving, environment, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.