Investigation Report
Crush incident between vent and buoy on mooring vessel Cameron during maintenance operation with 1 person injured
Crush incident between vent and buoy on mooring vessel Cameron during maintenance operation with 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsRegulation and legislation
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsMarine operations
- Crane
- Lifting planOperational supervisionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines serious pelvic injuries sustained by Cameron’s chief officer when a crane moved a 6 tonne navigation buoy against an air vent during deck repositioning in Liverpool. It identifies unclear crew roles, ineffective supervision and communication, and unassessed hazards, recommending improved planning, briefing and oversight of deck operations.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A person was caught between an air vent and navigation buoy during vessel maintenance.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.