Safety Flash
OCIMF: Pilot ladder side rope failure: Unsafe pilot transfer
OCIMF: Pilot ladder side rope failure: Unsafe pilot transfer
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/18
- Inspection and MaintenanceMarine Operations
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenancePersonnel transfer
- Ladder
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A pilot ladder side rope failed during disembarkation from a condensate tanker, creating an unsafe transfer condition without a reported incident. Mould had weakened the rope and inspections were ineffective. The flash calls for improved inspection processes, better knowledge of rope defects and revised transfer procedures, including review of alternative methods.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A weakened pilot ladder side rope created an unsafe transfer condition, exposing weaknesses in inspection and transfer procedures.
IMCA SF 24/18. Themes: inspection and maintenance, marine operations.