Investigation Report
Failure of lifeboat winch brake on research vessel Marine Explorer with 2 people injured
Failure of lifeboat winch brake on research vessel Marine Explorer with 2 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMachinery and Equipment
- Mechanical failureRisk management
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- LifeboatLifting accessoriesWinch
- Functional testingRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a lifeboat winch runaway aboard Marine Explorer at Harwich on 14 March 2001. An incorrectly assembled hand brake allowed the occupied lifeboat to descend, strike the quay and enter the water, slightly injuring two crewmen. It identifies absent risk assessment and recommends satisfactory load and functional testing before routine occupied operations.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, machinery and equipment.