IMCASafety Flash
Near miss: Incorrectly set lifeboat hook
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 24/20
- Date
- Themes
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
Summary
During a routine launch and recovery drill, the lifeboat crew became concerned that the forward hook was not engaging correctly despite the ‘padlock’ symbol indicating correct closure.
IMCA SF 24/20. Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.
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