Safety Flash
Shore-side crane boom collides with vessel mast
Shore-side crane boom collides with vessel mast
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/25
- Contractor ManagementCrane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A dock crane boom struck a vessel mast during shipyard lifting, dislodging wind and GPS sensors onto the deck. The flash describes poor visibility, ineffective banksman positioning and crane movement without signals. Discussion actions emphasise banksman roles, clear communication and providing dockyard management with vessel layout and dimensions before operations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During shipyard lifting operations, the boom of a dock crane made contact with the vessel mast.
IMCA SF 14/25. Themes: contractor management, crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.