Lifting/Deck Cargo Handling

Most Recent Lifting/Deck Cargo Handling Alerts

Incorrectly Weighted Monkey’s Fist

Number: 18-22

A quayside boatman recently reported concerns with a ‘monkey’s fist’ that had been thrown ashore by an attending vessel during the mooring process. Picture 2 below shows the condition of the ‘monkey’s fist’ when it was initially thrown

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Snagged Lift

Number: 18-19

During deck cargo operations at an offshore location, a hoisted 10ft container became snagged on the bridle of a backloaded tote tank. A ‘Stop Stop Stop’ was given over the Radio and the Crane Operator immediately stopped hoisting

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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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