Investigation Report
Crane Damaged While Offloading Coiled Tubing Pump
04-07-2013 17:45 G14585 MP 264 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- CraneWinchWire rope
- Stop-work authority
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
An investigation examines crane damage while offloading a 16,500 lb coil tubing pump from GIS Ashley to MP 264A. Witness accounts describe vessel movement or mistimed hoisting followed by shock loading. Continued lifting damaged hoist components; the report identifies unsafe crane operation and failure to stop and inspect as contributing causes.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.