Safety Alerts
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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.
Confined Space Entry & Isolation Procedures
During a Confined Space Entry Audit it was discovered that isolations were not in compliance with control of work procedures.
Potential Dropped Object – Inbound Cargo
The Dust Pump was back-loaded at a Semi-Sub drilling rig. Once on the quayside it was discovered that a steel blanking plate had been stored in the fork-lift pocket whilst the unit was in service. The unit had
Small ‘Wet Bulk Waste’ Spill to Environment
At the start-up the pump for discharging of a cargo of Wet Bulk Waste (WBW) from the port side manifold to shore side tanks, there was a small spill from the ship’s starboard side discharge manifold. On seeing
PSV Involved in a Near Miss Whilst on Location
Fortunately the Second Officer on watch observed the situation and intervened bringing the matter to the attention of the Senior Officer on watch, thus avoiding a less favourable outcome. The excessive entry speed and direction of approach was
Loss of End of Thumb
A vessel has reported an incident which highlights how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to accidents. Unfortunately for this crew member, the result was the loss of the end of his thumb. During the installation
Multiple Injuries and Asset Damage during FRC launch
Upon request from the charterer our vessel proceeded to assist in an in-field emergency response situation. While the vessel was underway, the Master requested the Chief Officer to get the FRC prepared; the C/O delegated this task to
Protector Plate drops from crane
During crane operation, the crane operator noticed an object falling from the crane. The object turned out to be a piece of nylon protector plate from the crane boom. Weight 0.95 kg, drop 40 m. No one was
Vent Pipe Clogged
Following a FO transfer, the sounding plug for FO Tank #1 was opened in order to take a completion sounding. During this operation, a strong incoming air flow was observed from the sounding pipe. This indicated that the
Incorrect Fitting of Hydrostatic Release Units
Some of our vessels have been supplied with Thanner 4 Year Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU). A recent internal inspection on one of our vessels has highlighted that they have been fitted incorrectly. Therefore all vessels are requested to
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