One man was killed and nine others were injured at a construction site during the lift of a 300 tonne alternator. The lift, using hydraulic jacks and beams, was nearing […]
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IMCA safety flashes disseminate important information on incidents and potential hazards and the lessons learnt from them that can help prevent incidents occurring elsewhere in the industry.
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Safety Events
Injury involving contact with a vehicle battery
A 12 volt vehicle battery was being disconnected using a crescent wrench, which slipped and grounded out when it came in contact with metal. The person received a burn on […]
Penetration injury to eye during blending repair weld
A boilermaker suffered a serious eye injury from a fragment of shattered grinding disc penetrating the inner lens of his welding helmet and subsequently his eye. He was grinding a […]
Fatality and serious injuries during heavy lift operation
We have been advised of early details of the following incident which occurred at a construction site during the heavy lift of an alternator. One man was killed and nine […]
Fatality results from incorrect handling of equipment
IMCA has been advised of a fatality that occurred at a shipyard during the construction of an FSO, while an electrical panel was being moved with the aid of rollers. […]
Fatality results from failure of ship’s mooring fittings and supporting structure
he following incident report has been received via the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design & Equipment. Although the incident itself is not very recent, the full details have only just […]
Incident during lift bag operations
A member has reported an incident where a lift bag connected to a 10″ blind flange made a rapid uncontrolled ascent to surface. No damage or harm was occurred, but […]
Incidents involving accommodation ladders
IMCA has recently been provided with a document submitted to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee Ship Design & Equipment by the delegation from Canada which describes two incidents, one […]
Wind sensors showing incorrect readings
A member reports a problem that occurred with two wind sensors on a vessel. One evening the starboard wind sensor (aft) was indicating an incorrect value. A few minutes later […]
Engine start air fitting incident
A member has reported the following serious near-miss which occurred in the engine room of one of its vessels. A high pressure air fitting (25 bar) failed and blew out, […]
Fatality during helicopter escape training
We have been advised of the following fatality, which occurred during a routine helicopter escape training course. A trainee had arrived for the course appearing normal. The class was provided […]
Diving fatality
A member has reported the following incident, which led to the death of a 34 year old diver with 12 years’ experience. The diver was carrying out routine burning and […]
Punctured aerosol results in chemical burns
A member has reported the following incident which occurred in a crane repair workshop, where pieces of lifting equipment are routinely inspected for cracks and/or deformities. A large hook was […]
Near-miss involving winch failure
A member has reported the following near miss incident involving the bell and the main bell winch – a Norson NP 12 – in which the hydraulic controls were found […]
Follow-up to Toxic gas emission from transponder (lithium batteries)
We previously publicised this incident in safety flash 05/02 (Toxic gas emission from transponder). Following a detailed investigation by the manufacturer, who intends issuing new guidelines for dealing with flooded […]
Saturn engine safety notice
We have been passed the attached Product Advisory from Solar Turbines, relating to a potential personnel safety issue resulting from an uncontained compressor section failure, which could involve risk of […]
EPIRB antenna failures
The attached note provides details of defects identified by the US Coast Guard in antennae on EPIRBs (emergency position indicating radio beacons), caused by internal corrosion.
Filter failure in diver gas reclaims boosters
A member has reported the following near-miss incident, whereby a diver experienced narcotic effects, possibly due to the effect of additional filters being placed in a gas reclaim system which […]
Fatality during lifting operations
We have been advised of the following fatality, which occurred on the pipe deck of an offshore platform. Two chemical pods had been stacked to make room for arriving cargo. […]
Failure during lift bag operations
A member has reported a near-miss during a lift bag operation, which highlights the dangers of inadequate safe rigging practice and of lack of awareness of actual lifting capacity of […]
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