Safety Alerts

Ten most recent alerts

Number: 16-16 Dated: 25/08/2016

Near Miss During Preparation to Load Anchor Chain

During preparation to load anchor chain into the moon pool locker, one person almost fell into the chain locker. The hatch cover had been temporarily removed prior to the installation of the chain guide. The hatch had an

Number: 16-15 Dated: 08/08/2016

‘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

Number: 16-14 Dated: 23/06/2016

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

Number: 16-13 Dated: 31/05/2016

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

Number: 16-12 Dated: 01/05/2016

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

Number: 16-11 Dated: 29/03/2016

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.

Number: 16-10 Dated: 21/03/2016

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

Number: 16-09 Dated: 07/03/2016

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

Number: 16-08 Dated: 07/03/2016

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

Number: 16-07 Dated: 07/03/2016

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

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