Safety Flash
Bunker hose damaged during connection
Bunker hose damaged during connection
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/24
- EnvironmentHydrocarbon ReleaseMarine Operations
- Mechanical failure
- BunkeringLifting operations
- CraneHose
- Risk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During offshore bunkering, a hose secured to a supply vessel’s aft bollard remained attached to another vessel’s crane. Relative vessel movement stretched and damaged its outer layer, prompting cancellation. The flash describes a risk assessment review and bridge communication requirements to avoid tying off crane-connected hoses where possible.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Bunkering; marine refuelling; marine refueling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During offshore bunkering operations, the bunker hose was damaged when it was stretched.
IMCA SF 14/24. Themes: environment, hydrocarbon release, marine operations.