Investigation Report
Barge Struck Production Platform During Towing and Anchoring
07-30-2006 14:45 G03998 SS/182 Structural Damage
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Structural and asset integrityVessel collision
- Anchor handlingTowing
- WinchWire rope
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
An investigation documents Crossmar 14 striking the Ship Shoal 182 B production platform during towing and anchoring. Tensioned cables at opposite corners caused the barge to pivot, damaging a well conductor and structural support. Findings identify excessive proximity, an absent documented safe work plan and no assigned bow lookout.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.