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Serious incident: topsides started swinging during lifting

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 27/21
Date
Themes
Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of FireStructural and Asset Integrity

Summary

It was discovered, during an inspection onboard, that the emergency escape hatch leading from the steering gear compartment to the main deck walkway on the starboard side, was rusted shut, stuck and could not be opened.

IMCA SF 27/21. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire, structural and asset integrity.

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