Cause & Consequence
- Moving, flying or falling object
Incident Location
Support vessel eg Supply, Standby
Incident Activity
Lifting, crane, rigging, deck operations
Incident Info Source
Ruth Atkinson&
Specific Incident Equipment
Crane, Lifting Slings, Marker Buoy.
Lessons Identified
1. The quayside lifting crew are to reject poorly slung cargo instead of trying to rectify on site.2. Buoy manufacturer to review design and offer a solution to prevent personnel being required to work beneath suspended loads.
Incident Recommendations
Proposal for the buoy supplier to:
- Create method statements for approval by TEP UK on the transportation and lifting of mooring / flotation equipment.
- Ensure that any change in design is adequately type tested.
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