IMCASafety Flash
Failure of remote control/emergency stop on rescue boat winch
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 05/21
- Date
- Themes
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
Summary
While completing the testing of a rescue boat, the Able Seaman (AB) started recovery of the boat to the davit using a remote control; but close to the final stowage position, the remote control failed and the limit switch did not activate as designed
IMCA SF 05/21. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.
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