IMCASafety Flash
Failure of winch brake on air diving bell system
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 08/01
- Date
- Themes
- DivingInspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment
Summary
A poorly maintained secondary brake failed, allowing an unmanned diving bell to free-fall into the water.
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IMCA SF 08/01. Themes: diving, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, machinery and equipment.
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