Parted tag line caused damage during lifting operations

Description of Incident

A tagline parted under excess tension when moving a LiDAR buoy weighing 2.4 tonnes, causing the buoy to move in an unexpected way. The incident occurred when the buoy controlled by two tag lines was being recovered to deck using the vessel crane. A worker on deck, who had been positioned to support the landing of the buoy onto its landing cradle, was struck when the buoy moved. Additionally, the uncontrolled movement of the buoy caused damage to the vessel and the buoy itself. The worker was not harmed.

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