Investigation Report
Lifting wire failures on fast rescue craft davit of stand-by vessel Dea Fighter with total of 3 people injured
Lifting wire failures on fast rescue craft davit of stand-by vessel Dea Fighter with total of 3 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crane and RiggingEvacuation, Escape and RescueLifting Operations
- Mechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Rescue-craft davitWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
An investigation examines two lifting-wire failures on Dea Fighter’s starboard fast rescue craft davit in 1999, injuring occupants. An undersized replacement sheave altered wire geometry, enabling trapping, excessive bending and overload. Recommendations address launching-system standards, manufacturer-compliant replacement parts, operator training and onboard instructions.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rescue-craft davit; FRC davit; rescue boat davit.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: crane and rigging, evacuation, escape and rescue, lifting operations.