Safety Flash
Line parting as a result of socket failure during grapnel operations
Line parting as a result of socket failure during grapnel operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/17
- Crane and RiggingLine of FireMarine Operations
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Exclusion zonesSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During grapnel recovery to retrieve a seabed cable, a rope pulled out of its socket and ran overboard, damaging stern equipment. Recovery tensions exceeded expectations, while inspections revealed no excessive degradation. The flash records effective handover and clear snap-back zones, and identifies possible gradual socket degradation without visible signs.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which a line parted during grapnel operations.
IMCA SF 10/17. Themes: crane and rigging, line of fire, marine operations.