Investigation Report
Crane Wire-Rope Failure During Compressor Offloading
12-13-2021 1115 00060 SS 72 OF Crane - >25K
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWinchWire rope
- Non-destructive testingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates an auxiliary crane wire-rope failure during compressor offloading at Ship Shoal 72 OF. The load fell into offshore waters without injuries. Records and bending examinations identified corrosion, inadequate maintenance and unresolved inspection deficiencies. The report examines overdue winch testing, infrequent-use inspection requirements and failures to restrict crane service.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.