Safety Flash
Snagged lift during deck cargo operations
Snagged lift during deck cargo operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/18
- Control of WorkLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- CraneLifting accessories
- Safety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A container lift snagged a tote tank bridle during vessel deck cargo operations. Restricted deck space, poor visibility of the bridle and container guiding pins complicated recovery. The flash describes stopping the crane and landing both containers on a tubular stack, and emphasises snag-hazard checks and safe crew positioning.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A bridle snagged on container fittings during deck cargo operations, demonstrating the need to identify snag hazards and maintain safe positions.
IMCA SF 23/18. Themes: control of work, lifting operations, line of fire.