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ROV winch failure

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 09/01
Date
Themes
Inspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment

Summary

A gearbox bearing failure caused an ROV winch to free-fall, leading to umbilical run-off and retrofit and oil-monitoring controls.

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IMCA SF 09/01. Themes: inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, machinery and equipment.

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