Lifting/Deck Cargo Handling

Most Recent Lifting/Deck Cargo Handling Alerts

Wire Rope Failure During Chain Handling Operation

Number: 18-18

During chain handling operations on an Anchor Handling Vessel deck; the vessel crew were preparing 76mm chain length for decanting operation onto a Semi‐Submersible MODU. While recovering the chain from the AHV locker the Stbd-Aft tugger wire was

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Strop & Pin Snagging During Hose Handling Operations

Number: 18-17

The ‘strop and pin’ method of connecting a bulk hose to a PSV for bulk transfer operations offshore is now becoming the norm and is generally considered to be a safe and easy method of securing a bulk

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Deck Cargo Shifted – High Potential Near Miss

Number: 18-14

A Platform Supply Vessel worked with the stern facing towards the rig and weather. As the cargo operation was about to commence, a big wave hit the stern of the ship and water came over the deck. This

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Cargo Shifted on Deck – High Potential Near Miss

Number: 18-13

There was a recent experience for a high potential near miss during final approach to an offshore installation. The vessel had been alongside working cargo earlier in the day, due to deteriorating weather conditions the vessel ceased work

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Deck Cargo Operations at Offshore Installation

Number: 18-12

A Vessel was stationed in DP Mode alongside an offshore installation and carrying out backload operations with the offshore crane. While backloading a 20ft container onto the deck, the Crane Operator misjudged the available space and accidentally landed

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AB Lifted by Crane – High Potential Near Miss

Number: 18-07

A routine operation was being carried out to transfer a bulk hose between a platform and a PSV, with the help of the platform crane. As the hose was landed on the vessel deck, one of the AB’s

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