Safety Flash
Accidental release of free-fall lifeboat
Accidental release of free-fall lifeboat
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 19/22
- CorrosionEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operations
- LifeboatLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A free-fall lifeboat fell approximately 14 m during a drill on an anchored bulk carrier, seriously injuring two crew members. The flash summarises findings on stress-corrosion cracking of sling crimp sleeves, uneven loading, unsecured occupants and absent additional restraint, alongside risks concerning sling inspection and divided supervisory attention.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has published Safety investigation report M20P0353 relating to the accidental release of a free-fall lifeboat from a bulk carrier.
IMCA SF 19/22. Themes: corrosion, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.