Safety Flash
Failure of lifting equipment: Dropped ROV
Failure of lifting equipment: Dropped ROV
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/13
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Control of workLifting planOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An offshore lifting incident involved a fibre sling failing and an ROV/TMS assembly dropping from 30 cm onto a vessel’s deck, damaging the ROV without injuries. Findings included unsuitable rigging, an unprotected sharp edge, absent supervision and no lift plan. Preventative actions address planning, supervision, certified equipment and sling protection.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Control of work; work control.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported an incident during offshore lifting operations in which a sling failed, causing an ROV and TMS to drop 30 cm onto deck.
IMCA SF 09/13. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.