Safety Flash
Near miss – Messroom fridge fell over during rough seas
Near miss – Messroom fridge fell over during rough seas
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/23
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel’s messroom fridge toppled during transit in 3–4 m seas after its securing brackets pulled out of a stud-wall bulkhead. No injuries were reported; the fridge sustained minor damage. The flash highlights inspecting heavy accommodation items and selecting suitable fixings with regard to the supporting wall’s strength.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During transit through heavy seas, a fridge tore loose from the messroom wall and fell on its side.
IMCA SF 10/23. Themes: line of fire, marine operations.