IMCASafety Flash
Failure of casting: Foundation brackets for steering gear
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 14/17
- Date
- Themes
- Inspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
Summary
Damage was reported to the steering gear hydraulic ram foundation brackets connecting the ram to the structure of the vessel. The foundation bracket casting failed.
IMCA SF 14/17. Themes: inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.
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