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Failure of moonpool railing system caused man overboard situation in moonpool

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 08/26
Date
Themes
Emergency ResponseInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset IntegrityWorking at Height

Summary

A crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and fell in but managed to grab hold of the guidewire, preventing an uncontrolled fall into the sea.

IMCA SF 08/26. Themes: emergency response, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity, working at height.

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