Crew Injury during lifting operation |
July 2020 PDF Version |
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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has recently released Report No 11 where two crewmen on a general cargo vessel were injured when a suspended load fell.
The investigation report identified a number of failures in regard to the onboard practices of lifting operations and the care and maintenance of lifting equipment when a suspended load consisting of the ships own lifting gear fell due to a shackle of the lifting gear becoming snagged which resulted in a fibre sling parting.
Areas of particular focus highlighted in the report include the need for:
Members are encouraged to share the report with their staff and to review onboard lifting procedures and practices.