Seaman Injured in Crane Pennant Wire Incident

Cause & Consequence

• Fall from height

Incident Location

Specialist vessel eg diving, construction, survey

Incident Activity

Any Activity Type

Incident Info Source

secretary@marinesafetyforum.co.uk

Specific Incident Equipment

Crane pennant wire, Crane hook, Supply vessel

Lessons Identified

Although the AB's were concerned about the movement of the Crane Pennant, neither called a "time out".It is most important to be aware of ones surroundings and the potential hazards which exist.See msf-safety-flash-08.12 for more details

Incident Recommendations

This is the second incident of this type in recent weeks (see alert #986- MSF Safety Flash 08-06). Personnel need to be reminded that rapidly changing circumstances require constant awareness and re-assessement of work plan. If in doubt, don't do it. Step back and re-assess. See msf-safety-flash-08.12 for more details