Safety Alert
Fast rescue craft unplanned descent
Fast rescue craft unplanned descent
- NOPSEMA
- Safety Alert
- A296787
- Competence and TrainingEmergency ResponseMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
- Mechanical failureRisk management
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsMarine operations
- Operator displays and control interfacesRescue craftRescue-craft davitValveWinch
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Offshore installation
Summary
A fast rescue craft carrying four workers descended unexpectedly during recovery at an offshore facility after mechanical and hydraulic brakes failed. Incorrect hydraulic valves, inadequate post-overhaul testing and gaps in procedures and operator training were identified. The alert highlights failure-mode analysis, maintenance and testing assurance; no injuries or equipment damage occurred.
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: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
Classifications: Rescue-craft davit; FRC davit; rescue boat davit.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
Safety alert examining an unplanned descent of a fast rescue craft caused by davit braking system failures.
A296787. Themes: competence and training, emergency response, machinery and equipment, marine operations.