Safety Flash
Snagging hazards
Snagging hazards
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/24
- Crane and RiggingLine of FireVessel and Mooring
- Mechanical failure
- Cargo transferLifting operationsMooring operations
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipmentWinch
- Pre-use checksSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Two unrelated snagging incidents involved a cargo container catching on a deck light guard and a lifejacket strap engaging a tug’s anchor clutch. Slings parted in the first case; the anchor chain parted in the second. Lessons address visibility, crew communication, winch pre-use inspections and adequately sized clutch securing pins.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Mooring operations; berthing; unmooring.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member reports two unrelated incidents in which a causal factor was something getting caught or snagged in an unplanned way.
IMCA SF 22/24. Themes: crane and rigging, line of fire, vessel and mooring.