About This Resource IMCA Safety Statistics Report 2024 About This report provided by IMCA presents vital insights into safety performance across our industry. This report is based on the largest dataset IMCA has ever compiled, with over one billion working hours submitted by 198 marine contractor Members. Key Highlights from the 2024 Report: ‘Line of Fire’ Incidents Remain the Leading Cause of LTIs: These accounted for 52% of all lost time injuries (LTIs) in 2024, highlighting a continued area of concern and a priority focus for IMCA in 2025. Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) Steady at 0.3: The LTIR remains unchanged from 2023, maintaining the progress made since 2010 when it was more than twice as high. Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) Slightly Increased: The TRIR rose marginally from 1.07 to 1.1 per million hours, while offshore TRIR saw an improvement from 1.47 in 2023 to 1.38 in 2024. Fatal Accident Rate (FAR) at Record Low: The FAR dropped from 0.63 to 0.3 per 100 million hours, with offshore fatalities falling to their lowest recorded level at 0.18. Slip and Trip Incidents Second Leading Cause of LTIs: These incidents made up 22% of LTIs, further underlining the need for continued vigilance and preventative measures. Get access Access all resources, videos and files by becoming a member today.
Learning Packs Safety Moment: Hidden Hazard - Crane Cabin Floor Windows In May 2024, a person lost their life after falling approximately 12 metres through a crane cabin floor window during a routine window task onboard the Yuka D bulk carrier, docked in Paradip, India. A year later, a comparable incident occurred in the UK Continental Shelf. That’s why sharing and lear… Preview Resource
Videos Learning from a Barrier Deficiency: Maintaining Safety-Critical Equipment This short animation shares the learning from a process safety event in which an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) valve was inadvertently left disabled following routine operations. While no incident occurred, the event highlights the importance of maintaining safety-critical equipment and effective barrier… Preview Resource
Videos Learning from a Process Safety Event: Gas Leak and Blackout This short animation shares the learning from a significant offshore process safety event, where a gas leak inside a gas turbine enclosure triggered an automatic shutdown followed by a complete loss of electrical power. While no injuries occurred, the incident highlights the importance of barrier re… Preview Resource