Alerts & Learnings Dropped object during lifting operations As the banksman was providing final instructions to the crane operator, the load handler looked up and observed the hoist rope very close to an antenna fixed to a handrail on the Heli-deck access platform. The load handler alerted the banksman of the hoist rope proximity to the antenna. Immediately after this communication the antenna weighing 13.3kg fell 21 meters to deck landing 4.5 meters from where the banksman was positioned. No injuries were sustained. 13.3kg x 21 meters x 9.81m/s = 2740 Joules. Download Alert Rate this Alert Your Rating Average Rating Share: Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with Email
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
Alert 15 Mar 2024 Pipeline End Manifold yoke dropped from 45° position During adjustment of the yoke securing arrangement for a PLEM (Pipe Line End Manifold), the cargo strap failed resulting in the yoke falling and landing in its horizontal resting position. Two persons were working inside the PLEM in close proximity to the yoke at the time. Neither were injured. Whi… View Alert
Alert 18 Jan 2024 Chain hoist paid out unsupervised near running main engine An electric chain hoist on the beam above one of the main engines in a vessel, was left unattended after use. The chain hook paid out and coiled the chain onto the running main engine close to the generator drive shaft. The incident occurred when the chain hoist was being used to lower spare parts r… View Alert