Safety Alerts
Ten most recent alerts
‘Stop the Job’ Your Responsibility
A PSV was working alongside an offshore installation carrying out cargo operations which included the discharge of a small cargo basket. After unhooking the previous back loaded CCU the AB’s ‘walked the crane’ approximately 15 metres and hooked
Cargo Offloading Operations – Potential Dropped Object
Following cargo offloading operations from a vessel to an offshore platform, the platform notified the vessel that a post cover (as shown below) had been found on top of a mud skip that had been received from the
Cargo Shifted Alongside Platform
Whilst carrying out deck cargo and fuel operations alongside an offshore platform, the vessel was hit by a sudden and unexpected squall. The vessel was positioned downwind with the starboard stern quarter against the weather / sea. Two
Minor Fuel Spill During Offshore Transfer
Platform Supply Vessel was set up on location and ready to deliver fuel; the hose was connected at the Starboard mid-ships connection. Pre bunkering check list complete. One AB was posted at port mid-ships manifold, one posted at
Tubular Cargo – Loading Concerns
A PSV loaded a stow of tubulars in port and although the crew prepared bedding ropes and securing chains they didn’t install the pipe bay pins.
Cargo Securing Gear Hooks – Potential Dropped Objects
On two separate occasions recently PSV’s arrived on location and the AB’s proceeded to release and remove the cargo securing gear then retrieve the ‘cargo securing gear’ hooks from the CCU’s but on both occasions one hook was
Cabin Fire
It has been reported by one of our members that they had been subject to a small fire in a crew member’s cabin. The crew member who was not in his cabin at the time had left a
Dropped Object – Tank Dog
After discharging back loaded deck cargo, a securing dog (as pictured below) was found on the cargo deck of a PSV. The item was close to the stowage position of a back loaded tank. After contacting the owner
Casing Operation at Offshore Facility
During casing lifting operations at an offshore facility an AB broke his leg. The AB had his leg caught under a bundle of casing while preparing for discharging to the installation. The incident occurred between 2 lifting operations
Microwave Incident
Recently an MSF member had an incident involving a microwave on one of their vessels that had the potential to be a lot more severe than it actually was.
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