Safety Flash
Service letter from Palfinger Marine relating to davit types NPD 11300H and NPD 14800H
Service letter from Palfinger Marine relating to davit types NPD 11300H and NPD 14800H
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/21
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash highlights a Palfinger Marine service letter concerning NPD 11300H and NPD 14800H davits. Annual maintenance on a vessel revealed a lifeboat davit pivot pin detached from its retaining plate and moving out of position. The text also discusses deck misalignment and correct installation.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
IMCA has worked closely with Palfinger Marine and the operator of the vessel involved to bring this Service Letter to the attention of our members
IMCA SF 05/21. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.