Safety Flash
Structural failure of rescue boat
Structural failure of rescue boat
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/24
- Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentStructural and Asset Integrity
- Dropped objectsMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Rescue craftRescue-craft davit
- Emergency responseOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An unattended rescue boat failed structurally on its davit, dropping its hull into the sea without injuries. Excessive manual cranking forces, shock absorber maintenance and pressure issues, unclear instructions and unsuitable stowage were identified. Actions included inspections, torque-controlled cranking, davit modification and improved equipment acceptance arrangements.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Rescue-craft davit; FRC davit; rescue boat davit.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A rescue boat suffered a catastrophic structural failure whilst unattended on the davit.
IMCA SF 24/24. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, structural and asset integrity.