Safety Flash
Webbing strop failure during transponder recovery
Webbing strop failure during transponder recovery
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/03
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Diving operationsLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Operating and work proceduresPre-use checksSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Subsea
Summary
During recovery of a transponder array by a diving support vessel, stitching in a beacon’s webbing strop failed. The strop was intended for general handling, not lifting, and had received neither certification nor maintenance. No injury or subsea asset damage occurred. Actions addressed suitable lifting arrangements, procedural adherence and pre-use visual inspections.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Subsea; underwater worksite.
Summary
An uncertified webbing strop failed during transponder recovery, leading to replacement equipment and stricter lifting inspections.
IMCA SF 07/03. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.