Description of Incident
Incident 1: Corner of a container got snagged
On a vessel engaged in deck cargo operations offshore, a number of lifts had been successfully discharged and backloaded, which led to limited space on deck. The crane operator had landed a 3m cargo container on deck, and while he was trying to re-position the lift for easy disconnection by the deck crew, the corner of the container became snagged on the side of a deck light guard resulting in the parting of one of the slings. The container with broken slings was safely stowed on deck. There were no injuries, no damage and no environmental impact.
Incident 2: Anchor chain parted after snagging on PPEThe starboard anchor chain of a tug boat snapped, causing loss of the anchor. CCTV footage reveals that during mooring operations, the crotch strap of a worker’s lifejacket got caught on the lever of the anchor clutch, slightly engaging it. This put tension on the anchor chain during the operation of the winch, which subsequently caused it to part. There were no injuries and no other property damage.
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