Safety Flash
Two potential dropped objects (Marine Safety Forum)
Two potential dropped objects (Marine Safety Forum)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/18
- Dropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Pre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Two cargo-related near misses involved a deck pocket cover washed loose in heavy weather and wood discovered atop a supply-vessel container. Poor retaining rubber, inspection and maintenance contributed to the first case. Corrective measures included replacement covers and planned checks; the second highlighted pre-lift checks and supply-chain observation.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Poor deck-cover condition and an unidentified object on a container created separate dropped-object hazards.
IMCA SF 11/18. Themes: dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.