Safety Flash
Crewman struck by sling during anchor handling operations
Crewman struck by sling during anchor handling operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/15
- Lifting OperationsLine of FireMarine Operations
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Anchor handlingLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Following an anchor transfer between vessels, moderate swell moved the receiving vessel’s stern downwards, rapidly tightening a sling and striking a crewman. The flash identifies adverse sea conditions and limited situational awareness, and describes revised procedures requiring rigging crews to use helmets with headset communication to the bridge.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A sling tightened suddenly when vessel movement changed, striking a crewman during anchor handling.
IMCA SF 14/15. Themes: lifting operations, line of fire, marine operations.