Safety Flash
USCG: Unexpected Dangers: Lifeboat Remote Control Wires
USCG: Unexpected Dangers: Lifeboat Remote Control Wires
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 18/22
- Emergency ResponseEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and Maintenance
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- LifeboatWinch
- Functional testingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checks
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This flash describes two lifeboat launching failures involving remote control wires: wire parting associated with poor spooling, followed by unexpected payout after replacement. The second event caused erratic lowering and a list exceeding 90 degrees. It highlights visual inspection, shackle condition and company requirements for test lowering without crew.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The United States Coastguard (USCG) has published Safety Alert 07-22 which addresses the importance of visually inspecting lifeboat and davit installations.
IMCA SF 18/22. Themes: emergency response, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance.