Safety Flash
Lifeboat drill – near casualty
Lifeboat drill – near casualty
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/11
- CorrosionEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- LifeboatLifting accessories
- Non-destructive testingOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Marine waters
Summary
A lifeboat fell into the sea during a drill after its forward and aft chains parted. Nobody was aboard and no injuries occurred, but the craft was considered a total loss. The flash discusses possible corrosion or weld damage, periodic chain replacement or non-destructive testing, maintenance and conditional recommendations for boarding after lowering.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Summary
An incident has been brought to IMCA’s attention in which a lifeboat was accidentally dropped into the sea.
IMCA SF 10/11. Themes: corrosion, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance.