Alert 4 Mar 2026 Energy Safety Canada: Sideboom powerline strike A tracked sideboom was in the process of relocating three lengths of pipe on a rural road. Three overhead powerlines were in the path, two of which were identified as the task began. After successfully crossing the first line, the boom contacted a second line that was not identified and parted an en… View Alert
Alert 4 Mar 2026 IMCA: Cook temporarily trapped in freezer A vessel cook was temporarily trapped inside a large walk-in freezer.What happened?A freezer alarm was received on the bridge, indicating that a person was trapped inside the main deck freezer. Crew responded to the alarm, and it was found that the Chief Cook was inside the freezer and was unable to… View Alert
Alert 4 Mar 2026 IMCA: BSEE - Falling corroded crane component results in near miss The United States’ Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 511 relating to a near-miss dropped object incident on an offshore platform during the maintenance and inspection of a platform crane.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button… View Alert
Alert 4 Mar 2026 IMCA: Towing wire parted A vessel was towing a barge when the towing wire parted.What happened? A vessel was towing a barge when the towing wire parted. Earlier on the same day, the same towing wire had snagged and was damaged. The damaged wire was reused for towing and eventually parted during maneuvering.To view this IMCA… View Alert
Alert 4 Mar 2026 IMCA: Walk-to-work gangway bumper damaged during demonstration During testing to demonstrate emergency retraction, the movement of the vessel in the swell applied forces to the bumper, which caused the bolts to fail and the bumper to break off.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button. View Alert
Alert 4 Mar 2026 IMCA: Dropped object - falling shim plate while lowering A-frame During the lowering of the A-frame of the crane on a large crane vessel, a plate with a weight of 15kg, rolled out from the auxiliary inboard fleeting sheaves.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button View Alert
Learning Moment 5 Feb 2026 Life Saving Rules This pack contains an overview of each Life-Saving Rule (LSR) with relevant incident examples. Whilst not all of the incidents occurred within our industry, the learnings remain applicable. You may wish to use this pack during safety meetings or break it up and use the individual sheets provided wit… View Learning Moment
Learning Moment 5 Feb 2026 Line of Fine - Hazards and Controls (Updated & Rebranded 2026) Designed to create awareness and discussion around line of fire hazards and controls and how the line of fire life saving rule can be applied to prevent injury to ourselves and our colleagues. View Learning Moment
HVL 28 Jan 2026 HVL - Cabin inspections - for equipment operating cabins with floor level windows (Updated 28/01/2026 to include reference to drilling cabins as well as crane cabins) Who could be interested in this? Onshore Leadership, Cranes Services Companies, Drilling Companies, Marine Companies, Logistics companies, OIMs, Site Managers, Service Team Leaders, Crane Operators, Crane Maintenance Staff, Deck Crew Foreman, Deck Crew, Safety Reps. What is this all about? This High… View Learning
Alert 28 Jan 2026 IMCA: Mechanic got burns due to fire in portable generator During re-fueling, petrol (gasoline) spilled around generator and ignited. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 28 Jan 2026 IMCA: Petrol driven equipment stored in an emergency generator room Stored snowblower created an unnecessary fire and explosion risk, as well as blocking access around critical equipment. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 28 Jan 2026 IMCA: Umbilical support frame made contact with passing vehicle on public road Whilst travelling, a contractor transporting umbilical support frames (USFs) made contact with a passing vehicle as one of the frames dropped down. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert