Safety Flash
US Coast Guard: Damaged control cables can contribute to unintended opening of a hook
US Coast Guard: Damaged control cables can contribute to unintended opening of a hook
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 28/20
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Lifeboat
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
Summary
This flash summarises US Coast Guard findings on unintended on-load lifeboat hook release. A previously damaged control cable remained in service and may have contributed. Recommendations cover cable inspection and replacement, consulting operating manuals before drills, and ensuring approved safety pins are removed when lifeboats are stowed ready to launch.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A damaged lifeboat release cable contributed to unintended hook opening, emphasising inspection, timely replacement and correct drill arrangements.
IMCA SF 28/20. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.