Safety Flash
Dropped object near-miss: ROV wire rope
Dropped object near-miss: ROV wire rope
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/15
- Dropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceROV operations
- Remotely operated vehicleWire rope
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An ROV positioning near-miss aboard a vessel released approximately 36 m of wire rope weighing 430 kg after the dome contacted a guide wire, which detached from its gantry termination. The flash reports equipment deterioration and procedural shortcomings, recommending certified guideline wires, secondary retention and specific maintenance procedures.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: ROV operations; remotely operated vehicle operations.
Classifications: Remotely operated vehicle; ROV; underwater robot.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A failed ROV guide wire released hundreds of kilograms of wire rope from an overhead gantry near workers.
IMCA SF 14/15. Themes: dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, marine operations.