Alerts & Learnings Failure of lifting eyebolt results in dropped object The deck crew was attempting to move an electric motor weighing approximately 200kg (440 pounds) from the shelter deck into a sea container. The motor was lifted using a crane. The banks-man signalled the crane operator to pick up the motor and lift it to the container, which was 5 meters (16 feet) away. The motor was lifted and moved to a height of approximately 2.5 meters (8 feet). When the motor approached the container at a height of about 60cm (2 feet), two roustabouts entered the container to position the motor from inside using taglines. As the motor was being pulled into the sea container it tapped the wall of the container. The motor casing parted at the eyebolt anchor mount allowing the motor to fall to the floor. The crane operator stopped the job and informed the Supervisor. No personnel were injured. To view the original IADC Safety Alert, click on the 'Download Alert' button above. 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