Learning Moment 1 Jul 2026 Lithium battery fires - Are we prepared? As the use of lithium-ion batteries continues to increase across the energy industry, so does the risk of battery fires. This safety moment highlights the unique hazards associated with lithium battery fires, including rapid ignition, re-ignition potential, intense heat, and toxic gas release. It pr… View Learning Moment
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Machinery damaged through improper maintenance technique During an audit on an offshore vessel it was observed that the fuel oil purifier failed to self-discharge. What happened? Further investigation revealed that purifier bowl components had been swapped with parts from the lube oil purifier, with different serial numbers. After reinstalling genuine par… View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Finger trapped and injured while working on heavy equipment A third-party technician suffered a pinch injury to the right index finger. What happened? The incident – a Restricted Work Case (RWC) injury - occurred onboard a vessel while third-party technicians were conducting trials on pipelaying equipment. An Induction Heating Coil (IHC), suspended from a da… View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Three crane incidents A member reports three separate but related crane incidents. The actual consequences were, cranes out of action, operational delays, reputational damage, and the potential consequences were injury and equipment damage.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button. View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 Safer Together: Line of Fire - Working Outdoors What Happened? As stormy weather approached a remote airfield, a helicopter pilot drove a light vehicle onto the airfield apron to relocate ground support equipment (a motorised heliporter) to prevent damage from imminent rain. A 1,800kg helicopter parked on the apron spun 90o during a high wind gus… View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: BSEE - Prevent fires by inspecting cords, plugs and welding leads before use The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 515, relating to recent fire incidents involving damaged extension cords, plugs and welding leads.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button. View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Lamp fixture fire in office cabin A fire broke out in a ceiling lamp fitting in a cabin on a vessel. What happened?The alarm was detected on the Fire Alarm Panel at 21:59. Personnel went to the cabin and upon opening the door saw fire and smoke (from the ceiling light). A fire extinguisher was used, extinguishing the fire at 22:01. … View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Floodlamp causes scaffold board to start smouldering Workers on the accommodation deck noticed light smoke emanating from a nearby scaffold structure.What Happened?A closer inspection revealed that one of the scaffold boards was smouldering beneath an inverted floodlight. Relevant personnel were immediately informed. The floodlight was found to be pos… View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 IMCA: Arm injury - need for focus on safe isolation and task control A worker sustained an arm injury while troubleshooting a malfunctioning garbage compactor.To view this IMCA alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button. View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 Chemical splash to face During a fabric maintenance task on an offshore installation, a worker identified a fine mist coming from an adjacent chemical injection unit.Believing the issue to be a loose fitting, the worker attempted to reposition the connection. The fitting subsequently sheared from its mounting, resulting in… View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 MSF: Fire hose entangled in azimuth propeller While transiting to port during a period of adverse weather a fire cabinet located on the starboard side of the vessels main deck opened, resulting in the fire hose being washed overboard. The fire hose subsequently became entangled in the vessel’s starboard azimuth propeller. The fire cabinet door … View Alert
Alert 30 Jun 2026 Safer Together: What are you doing to secure work at height equipment A scaffolding team was in the process of completing final adjustments to the scaffolding erected around a new crane pedestal.A scaffolding kickboard weighing 2.4 kg was accidentally dropped from the upper platform, falling from a height of 6.5 metres. At the time of the incident, no barriers or excl… View Alert