Alerts & Learnings 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. While the rigging team on the vessel were re-arranging the rigging securing the PLEM yoke at a 45° position, the port side top cargo strap tension was released. This resulted in sudden movement of the yoke, causing the starboard cargo strap to fail and the yoke to drop to its horizontal position. Note: re-arrangement of the rigging was initiated after a safety observation on weak rigging was raised by deck crew. To view this IMCA safety alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button above and refer to section 1 of the document. 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 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
Alert 18 Jan 2024 Divers lifted off seabed by Clump Weight Whilst the Diving Support Vessel was conducting subsea diving operations, the bridge team recovered the taught wire pulling the divers from the seabed to 18m above the diver’s maximum excursion depth. This rapid change in depth had the potential to cause pressure induced injuries or injuries with di… View Alert