Investigation Report
Failure of stores crane on trailing suction hopper dredger Sand Falcon
Failure of stores crane on trailing suction hopper dredger Sand Falcon
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment
- Dropped objectsMechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis describing a stores-crane trolley falling 7.5 m aboard Sand Falcon alongside a jetty, narrowly missing seven people. The unloaded crane failed through combined design, maintenance and inspection weaknesses. Discussion addresses regulatory gaps affecting non-cargo cranes; operator and manufacturer actions resulted in no recommendations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, machinery and equipment.