Investigation Report
Unsafe release of lifeboat during maintenance work on bulk carrier Gulser Ana with 4 people injured
Unsafe release of lifeboat during maintenance work on bulk carrier Gulser Ana with 4 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Control of WorkEvacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and Maintenance
- DrowningMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- LifeboatLifting accessories
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
During lifeboat maintenance on Gulser Ana in Belfast, a forward release hook opened unexpectedly, tipping the suspended boat vertically and throwing three people into the water. The synopsis identifies poor maintenance, a missing locking pin and limited crew understanding, and recommends accurate crew-language manuals, formal risk assessments and training where necessary.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
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: control of work, evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance.