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Fatal accident in connection with the operation of an A-frame based launch and recovery system (LARS) used for ROV operations

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 07/08
Date
Themes
Lifting OperationsLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations

Summary

A power blackout caused uncontrolled winch movement, trapping and fatally injuring an ROV supervisor.

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IMCA SF 07/08. Themes: lifting operations, line of fire, machinery and equipment, marine operations.

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