Alert 20 Sept 2023 Fatality due to fire incident and fall from height A rope access technician had a fatal fall from around 8.5m while engaged inroutine maintenance activities on a pipelay tower. Work was conducted by different vessel work groups, with each team independently completing their permits to work, following the vessel’s safety management system’s requireme… View Alert
Alert 20 Sept 2023 Hazardous Substances – Water Bottles Used for Chemicals On a member’s vessel, during a recent inspection of the engine room and steering flat spaces, it was observed that unknown fluids were stored in unsuitable containers. On investigation to clarify the contents, it was reported as being coolant for steering motors. To view this Marine Safety Forum saf… View Alert
Alert 19 Sept 2023 HSE Alert - Manage risk of damage to grating systems (walkways and deck areas) on offshore installations during rig moves Target Audience: Dutyholders (including Operators and owners of offshore installations) undertaking rig moves on the UKCS Issue Grating-systems (used on walkways and deck areas) on offshore installations can be damaged or dislodged during rig moving operations. People may be harmed if walkways and e… View Alert
Alert 4 Sept 2023 BSEE: Improper use and application of high-pressure hoses During a recent offshore inspection, a BSEE inspector observed operator personnel installing a 30m high pressure hose, with a Maximum Working Pressure (MWP) of 5000 psi, to test pressure safety valves on pipeline pumps. The hose used was designed for hydraulic fluid and was not suitable for high-pre… View Alert
Alert 4 Sept 2023 MSF: Air Cylinder – High Pressure Discharge During preparations to land a leaking breathing apparatus bottle ashore, a crew member was draining the remaining pressure from the bottle when the pillar valve broke off from the top. On inspection of the damaged valve, it was found that there was a fracture of the threaded end which had resulted i… View Alert
Alert 4 Sept 2023 Paper shredder – explosion There was a small explosion in an office paper shredder. It happened after the blades were lubricated to ensure that the paper shredder cutting blades ran smoothly and to prevent paper jams after a period of intensive use. The method adopted, was to spray WD-40 silicone lubricant onto a sheet of pap… View Alert
Alert 4 Sept 2023 Getting fall arrest equipment right A crew person was changing the lamp bulbs on the vessel mast, working at a height of around 4m above the deck. The person was wearing a full set of PPE including a certified safety harness with a lanyard equipped with a shock absorber. There was a Permit to Work in place. However, the total length o… View Alert
Alert 4 Sept 2023 Fatality during transfer of pipes A member passes information to IMCA relating to a recent fatality on a ship alongside. The incident occurred during the transfer of pipework between the quay and vessel. The incident is still under investigation by the local authorities. This flash serves to raise awareness, as lifting operations a… View Alert
Alert 23 Aug 2023 HSE - Potential issue regarding the testing of boots to an American Standard: ASTM F2412-18A HSE has been made aware of a potential issue regarding the testing of boots to an American Standard; ASTM F2412-18A. The ASTM Standard contains a single test procedure representative of a very restricted working environment. In many cases, these limitations have not been made clear on the packaging … View Alert
Alert 22 Aug 2023 MSF: person injured falling between decks The injured person fell approximately 2m from A-deck to the port chain chute on the main deck. The injured person was conscious but disoriented and had a small cut to the head. First aid was given and the person was transferred to hospital. The injured person suffered one broken vertebrae, several b… View Alert
Alert 22 Aug 2023 Near miss with high pressure gas due to incorrect procedures A crew narrowly avoided potentially serious problems with a high pressure gas supply by stopping and thinking things through. The near miss occurred whilst a crew were setting up for pigging of high pressure gas mains lines. A change to the flow configuration on two high-pressure gas mains to test f… View Alert
Alert 22 Aug 2023 Electrocution incident – make sure electrical equipment is safe! A vessel cook received a mains electric shock when he simultaneously touched a metal bain-marie (the metal electrically heated serving containers commonly used in messrooms) AND the messroom service window with both of his hands. The cook received first aid onboard; the incident was classified as… View Alert