Safety Flash
Man overboard from anchor handler tug
Man overboard from anchor handler tug
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 17/22
- Contractor ManagementEmergency ResponseLine of FireMarine Operations
- DrowningSlips, trips and falls
- Anchor handling
- CraneHand toolsPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingContractor managementEmergency responseRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During a grapnel run on an anchor handling tug, a T-bar hook snagged a crew member’s life jacket while chain was being overboarded, leading to a fall into the water. The crew recovered him within three minutes. Lessons address rescue drills, subcontractor oversight, snag-point removal and safer overboarding methods.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crew member lost balance and fell overboard.
IMCA SF 17/22. Themes: contractor management, emergency response, line of fire, marine operations.