Safety Flash
Fatal crush incident between platform supply vessel and fast rescue craft (2012)
Fatal crush incident between platform supply vessel and fast rescue craft (2012)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/22
- Control of WorkEmergency ResponseLine of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch points
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- Rescue craft
- Emergency responseRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A bosun was fatally crushed between a supply ship’s hull and its rescue craft’s lifting frame during paintwork repairs in Aberdeen. The flash revisits findings on inadequate planning and risk assessment, swell and tidal effects, and delayed medical assistance, recommending assessment of unusual tasks and prompt responses to medical emergencies.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Fatal crush injury brought to our attention again following a further report published by the Scottish government.
IMCA SF 15/22. Themes: control of work, emergency response, line of fire, marine operations.