Safety Flash
Near miss: Floor Plate fell from Main Mast during storm
Near miss: Floor Plate fell from Main Mast during storm
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/22
- Contractor ManagementDropped ObjectsInspection and Maintenance
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Contractor managementPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A mast floor plate fell onto a vessel’s deck during storm conditions, without injury or property damage. Its four securing screws had sheared; replacements fitted by a subcontractor were too short and of poor quality. Actions included suitable fixings, checks of similar plates and feedback requiring improved contractor workmanship.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A floor plate fell from the main mast to the deck during a storm.
IMCA SF 11/22. Themes: contractor management, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance.