Safety Flash
MSF: Potential dropped object
MSF: Potential dropped object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 17/21
- Dropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A metal plate was discovered in a container’s forklift pocket after transfer from a vessel to a platform. The flash describes a potentially life-threatening dropped object and suggests buckling may have allowed deck water to dislodge the plate. It calls for checks on plate condition, fit and securing.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has published Safety Alert 21-08 relating to a potential dropped object which was found during lifting operations between a vessel and a platform
IMCA SF 17/21. Themes: dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.