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MSF: Unsecured bulk hose near miss
An unsecured bulk hose slipped off a platform supply vessel’s deck during transfer in challenging weather, narrowly missing a crew member. The flash identifies communication problems, insufficient hose length and heavy weather as contributing factors, and stresses confirmed communications, radio maintenance and securing suitable equipment before operations.
- 2026Mar
Shared G-PINCs (Mar 2026) — General
General regulatory inspection questions address facility identification, operational safety, approvals, incident reporting, engine safeguards and equipment marking. Welding and burning checks cover equipment condition, authorisation outside approved areas, fire-watch arrangements, gas surveillance and precautions around wells. Entries identify regulatory authorities and enforcement actions.
- 202613 Feb
Missing protection – progressive wear on hydraulic hoses causes damage
An inspection identified hydraulic and fuel hoses rubbing against surrounding surfaces and sharp edges, with abrasion and missing insulation. The flash discusses routing clearance, securing, protective sleeves and routine inspection to address progressive wear and potential leaks, fire and machinery failure. It also highlights unsecured deck plates.
- 2026Jan
D-PINCs (Operators Version - Jan 2026) — Drilling
A regulatory checklist for oil and gas drilling, linking numbered compliance questions to statutory authorities and enforcement actions. It addresses approvals, diverter configuration and testing, casing installation, cement placement, drilling-fluid management and monitoring. Further checks cover ventilation, gas detection, ignition prevention and retention of drilling and test records.
- 20254 Dec
Fire hazard: missing splash tapes on fuel hose connections
This safety flash describes missing splash tapes on engine fuel hose connections in newly delivered and older vessels. It explains their role in preventing fuel spray reaching hot surfaces, identifies commissioning omissions and failures to reinstall tapes after maintenance, and stresses acceptance checks and restoration of safety details.
- 20257 Nov
Bunker hose obstructing emergency exit
A bunker hose on an offshore vessel prevented a stern emergency hatch from opening, potentially blocking escape. The flash discusses hose routing, crew supervision and incorporating engine-room escape into bunkering risk assessments and toolbox talks. It stresses keeping exits clear and asks whether barriers or signage could prevent obstruction.
- 2025Nov
Water Management
Inspection guidance for assessing offshore dutyholders’ potable-water arrangements and legionella controls. It covers system-wide risk assessment, written control schemes, hose disinfection, biocide dosing and chemical and microbiological monitoring. Success criteria, performance scoring and enforcement expectations support inspectors’ judgements on legal compliance and occupational health protection.
- 202518 Sep
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
Investigation of Finnmaster’s auxiliary engine room fire during departure from Hull. Partial fuel injection pump coupling failure and leaking hot exhaust preceded fuel hose failure and ignition. The report examines defective emergency power, incomplete carbon dioxide suppression, maintenance and supplier assurance, system testing and crew response. No injuries were reported.
- 20254 Sep
MSF: Grease gun hand injury
A crew member suffered a grease injection injury through a glove while disconnecting a battery-powered grease gun hose during tensioner maintenance. The flash reports a malfunctioning pressure release valve and possible handling and training shortcomings. Lessons emphasise manufacturer instructions, pre-use hose and nipple inspections, suitable gloves and consideration of safer tools.
- 20259 Jul
Hose Recoil Strikes Banksman
During scheduled replacement of a potable-water bulk hose on a MODU, a crane lifted one end while the hydraulic reel paid out the hose for deck coiling and backload. The hose separated within a ferrule near the lifting point, recoiled towards the bulk loading station and struck the banksman.
- 2025Apr
CHIRP Superyacht FEEDBACK 9 (April 2025)
This superyacht incident digest examines a post-dry-dock fire, unsuitable crew accommodation during repairs, drug use, inadequate provision for working aloft, a falling crane hook, fatigued anchoring and unrecognised enclosed spaces. Commentary addresses safety culture, equipment readiness, familiarisation, design feedback and atmospheric testing.
- 202519 Mar
Acetylene gas explosion
Two engineers setting up oxygen and acetylene cylinders experienced a small explosion and hose fire, leaving one with first-degree burns. The flash identifies inadequate flashback protection, bent hoses, faulty crimps, absent hot-work authorisation and unsuitable protective equipment. Lessons address arrestor placement and checking components after a flashback.
- 20256 Feb
Saturation diver exposed to chemicals from pipeline
A saturation diver suffered chemical burns after exposure to chemically treated seawater while disconnecting a pigging/flushing hose during decommissioning. The flash identifies uncertainty over flushing and absent engineered barriers. Lessons address understanding pipeline contents, hazard analysis, amended procedures, valve isolation and securing, and reducing exposure through local valves.
- 2025
MAIB Safety Digest 1/2025
A marine safety digest examining merchant, fishing and recreational vessel casualties, including collisions, groundings, fires, capsizes and people entering the water. Case lessons address navigation, mooring, towage, maintenance and emergency preparedness, with detailed discussion of flotation-device entanglement, battery charging, fuel hoses and vessel modifications. Reproduced bulletins and flyers provide further incident-specific learning.
- 202417 Dec
Sudden disconnection of pressurised hose
During vessel maintenance, a hose disconnected while residual water was pumped from a cofferdam at approximately 5.9–6 bar. Nobody was struck or injured. The flash identifies absent whip arrestors, missed pre-use checks and an apparently worn coupling, and recommends secondary securing, coupling inspection and sufficient onboard spares.
- 202414 Oct
Urgent inspection of pressurised carbon dioxide fire fighting systems
A specialist third-party inspection of a vessel’s carbon dioxide fire suppression system found Chinese-manufactured coins inserted in 21 of 24 main 45 kg cylinders. The coins blanketed high-pressure hoses, potentially impairing suppression effectiveness. The flash calls for immediate inspection of hose connections and rectification of anomalies.
- 20248 Oct
Dropped Object – Mud Hose Lifting Collar Insert
An incident account describes half of a mud hose lifting collar insert detaching at the top-drive end and falling onto the drill floor within the red zone as casing running began. The newly installed assembly had undergone multiple dropped-object inspections during the yard stay and subsequent top-hole drilling.
- 2024Oct
Some short-cuts may cut lives short — Process Safety Beacon, October 2024
This bulletin examines procedural shortcuts through a fatal polyethylene reactor incident in Pasadena, Texas. It describes inadequate isolation, unenforced permits and cross-connected valve air hoses. Guidance stresses operational discipline, functioning safeguards and authorised assessment of changes, warning against treating temporary safeguard bypasses as routine practice.
- 202424 Jul
Uncontrolled release of lower marine riser package
Following unlatching from the BOP ahead of pending weather, an uncontrolled riser-string release left the lower marine riser package on the seabed. Five droop hoses initially connected the upright string to the rig, then failed, allowing it to fall away from infrastructure. No personnel injuries or subsea asset damage were reported.
- 202416 Jul
Bunker hose damaged during connection
During offshore bunkering, a hose secured to a supply vessel’s aft bollard remained attached to another vessel’s crane. Relative vessel movement stretched and damaged its outer layer, prompting cancellation. The flash describes a risk assessment review and bridge communication requirements to avoid tying off crane-connected hoses where possible.
- 202430 Apr
Injuries to the eyes and face
Three crew incidents involve a screwdriver striking a cheek, an unplanned hydraulic-fluid release injuring a crane driver’s face and eye, and airborne debris entering an eye despite safety glasses. The flash discusses tool choice, written work instructions, refresher training, appropriate eye protection, engineering controls and stop-work authority.
- 202425 Apr
Loss of control of powerboat Awesome with loss of 2 lives
MAIB investigates Awesome’s fatal loss of control near Little Thatch Island in the British Virgin Islands. A worn universal joint failed and the flailing drive shaft severed a hydraulic steering hose. The report examines lubrication, stepped-hull behaviour, seating, flotation devices, kill cords and rescue actions. Two occupants drowned; no recommendations were made.
- 202419 Mar
MSF: Chemical handling – eye burn
A biocide splash from a hose during pneumatic pump checks reached a person on the deck below, causing a small eye burn despite safety glasses. The flash identifies inadequate risk assessment and missing access safeguards, and calls for relocation of chemical transfer, review of assessment and renewed toolbox discussion.
- 202427 Feb
UK HSE: Crane boom collapse
This safety flash describes a crane boom collapse during preparations to recover a faulty submersible pump from an offshore rig. Debris struck a supply vessel and a snagged cement hose ruptured. The investigation identified an unchecked, incorrectly set limit switch, overridden joystick safety mechanisms and defective safety management. Nobody was injured.
- 2024
CHIRP Maritime FEEDBACK 74 (Spring 2024)
This maritime digest examines tug and barge safety, dry-ice asphyxiation, leaking bunker connections, sulphur-emission non-compliance, a fall during mast work, lift-maintenance hazards and open cargo hatches at sea. Commentary addresses leadership, familiarisation, ventilation, permits to work and verified isolation, alongside design shortcomings and protection for confidential reporters.
- 202323 Oct
Bypass of Emergency Shutdown in Rented Equipment Results in Additional Risk to Personnel and the Environment
An offshore inspection found a rented generator/light plant powering a coiled tubing unit with its emergency shutdown bypassed following air intake hose removal. A functional test confirmed shutdown failure. The alert recommends considering rental-equipment checks, maintenance-record review, competence assurance and protective procedures when shutdown systems require bypass.
- 202329 Aug
BSEE: Improper use and application of high-pressure hoses
An offshore inspection identified a hydraulic hose unsuitable for nitrogen during pressure safety valve testing. Injection of nitrogen at 2500 psi caused blistering and leakage. The flash summarises BSEE recommendations for operators and contractors to consider hose selection, fluid compatibility, inspection and replacement intervals, damaged-hose disposal, work permits and hazard communication.
- 202324 Aug
Safety warning issued about servicing and certification after a liferaft failed to inflate during an emergency
MAIB reports liferaft servicing and certification deficiencies identified after Piedras foundered and its port liferaft failed to inflate correctly. Examination of the recovered starboard raft and further inspections revealed expired supplies and neglected components. The bulletin recommends urgent reinspection and servicing of affected DSB liferafts certified by Comfer Marin SL.
- 202315 Aug
Caught between: Unplanned movement of equipment leads to severe injuries
A mechanic suffered severe injuries when moving hydraulic hoses tipped a three-tonne hose saddle towards a container door, trapping him. The flash examines instability, absent securing and shortcomings in change management and work coordination during maintenance. Actions address equipment stability, sea-fastening, work authorisation and toolbox participation.
- 202329 Jun
Improper Use High Pressure Hoses Leads to Injuries
An offshore inspection identified a hydraulic hose unsuitable for nitrogen service that blistered and leaked when pressurised to 2500 psi. The alert recommends considering hose selection, fluid compatibility, temperature, inspection and replacement intervals, alongside work permits, job safety analyses and communication of pressurised-hose hazards.
- 202329 Jun
Watson Grinding Fatal Explosion and Fire
Investigation of the Houston propylene explosion that killed two employees and a nearby resident. It examines a degraded, poorly crimped hose, inconsistent supply isolation and non-functional automated safeguards. Findings address process safety management, change assessment, emergency preparedness and regulatory exclusions; lighting activation is identified as the likely ignition event.
- 202320 Apr
BSEE: Person injured when safety mechanisms failed
An offshore sandblasting worker sustained head and shoulder injuries when a T-connection detached and a whip check failed. The flash discusses improper cable crimping, slightly corroded baling wire and stresses from horizontal hose positioning. Recommendations address additional securing, fitting orientation, pre-job inspection and depressurisation before valve adjustment where practical.
- 20234 Apr
Cut and bruise to right hand whilst pressure testing
A technician injured his right hand while removing a blanking flange after hydraulic hose pressure testing. Although the panel gauge indicated zero, a check valve trapped residual pressure. The flash recommends a ten-second delay after opening the main pressure valve, a second hose gauge, revised instructions and an updated task risk assessment.
- 202327 Mar
Serious LTI – Crew member slipped on deck breaking his leg
An engineer fractured his right fibula after slipping on a greasy deck while handling a bunker hose. Spiral access prevented stretcher evacuation. The flash examines surface contamination, hose drainage and absent manual handling assessment, recommending conditional hose capping, non-slip coatings, handling assessments and consideration of rescue drills for restricted-access areas.
- 202323 Mar
Safety warning issued about the hazards of flexible hose installations
MAIB examines a Finnmaster engine-room fire caused by a flexible fuel hose overheating after an exhaust leak, releasing marine gas oil onto a hot surface. The bulletin discusses hose length, routing, inspection difficulties and unapproved alarm-system modifications, highlighting modification risk assessment, classification requirements and isolation valves.
- 202317 Feb
Person Injured when Safety Mechanisms Failed
A sandblasting worker on a Gulf of Mexico offshore facility suffered head and shoulder injuries when a T-connection released and a whip check broke. The alert discusses improper crimping, potentially weakened baling wire and hose orientation, recommending improved securing, pre-job assessment, equipment checks and depressurisation when practical.
- 202316 Feb
Fluid Transfer Transport
Hazard alert addressing toxic and flammable vapours, hydrogen sulphide and oxygen displacement during vacuum loading and offloading of produced fluids. It assigns responsibilities to facilities, hauling companies and drivers, covering atmospheric monitoring, training, conductive hoses, bonding and grounding, safe vent discharge and prevention of diesel-engine runaway.
- 20239 Feb
Air hose connection failure
An air hose detached from a tugger winch coupling after use; nobody was injured. The flash describes an incorrect adapter, a homemade connection and improperly installed whip checks. It recommends manufacturer-specified hose-barb adapters, correctly positioned whip checks and adequately resourced planned maintenance.
- 20239 Feb
Electrolytic corrosion: Failure of fire hose couplings
A fire hose coupling failed during annual pressure and leak testing aboard a vessel. Examination identified corrosion and seized floating flanges, with advanced deterioration also found at the opposite end. The flash recommends targeted coupling inspections, detailed planned maintenance and personnel briefings; brass may be preferred when replacement fittings are required.
- 2023
CHIRP Maritime FEEDBACK 70 (Spring 2023)
This maritime incident digest examines single points of safety failure through reports of grounding, steering loss, unsafe fendering, towing difficulties, coercion, obstructed access, collision, maintenance injury, lifting failure and battery fire. Commentary addresses bridge teamwork, workload, isolation, inspection access and emergency arrangements, with practical lessons for vessel crews and managers.
- 2023
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2023
A multi-case marine safety digest draws lessons from navigation incidents, fires, falls, cargo lifting, mooring injuries and fishing casualties. Case analyses examine communication, electrical work, lifejacket use and recovery arrangements. Reproduced bulletins and flyers address fuel-hose modifications, liferaft servicing, carbon monoxide poisoning and fatal man-overboard incidents.
- 2023
Standards for offshore helicopter landing areas (Version 9.1, 7 January 2026; publisher status Current)
Sets criteria for offshore helicopter landing areas on installations and vessels, alongside wind-turbine winching arrangements. Covers structural loading, obstacle protection, surface friction testing, lighting, motion monitoring, meteorological reporting, rescue and fire-fighting, fuel-system design and maintenance, and passenger preparation. The January 2026 amendment introduces arrangements for temporary safety-critical equipment unserviceability.
- 202223 Nov
Oil leakage from vessel crane onto quayside
A vessel crane’s hydraulic hose ruptured during retrieval of anchor handling chains, spilling oil onto the quayside. Poor lighting hindered detection during inspection, and crew initially failed to report the incident. The flash calls for awareness of environmental reporting requirements and planned hose inspection and condition-based renewal.
- 202214 Nov
MUX Cables and Hotline Hose Damage results in BOP Control Pods Losing Power and Communications
A subsea blowout preventer experienced partial communications loss while latched to a well. Excessive tension during harsh weather and extreme heave damaged the hotline hose and yellow and blue pod multiplexed communication cables. BOP control and operability remained available through the Acoustic Pod and subsea ROV panel.
- 202210 Nov
BSEE: Hazards associated with cranes on idle facilities
This flash summarises BSEE observations of deteriorated cranes on idle Gulf of Mexico facilities. Corroded cables, degraded slings and leaking reservoirs present dropped-object and pollution hazards. Recommendations address removing or temporarily securing blocks and balls, inspecting cranes before return to service, storing or discarding slings, and clearing reservoirs and hoses.
- 20221 Nov
Hydraulic Oil Leak to Sea from Downline Fitting
During decommissioning with a diamond wire saw, 100 litres of hydraulic oil escaped to sea through a slack BSP downline fitting. Tightness checks had been omitted because the checklist prompted only visual inspection. Actions included physical tightness checks, checklist revision, additional fitting supports and removal of the hydraulic hose bight following feasibility review.
- 20223 Oct
BSEE: Unsecured Pressurised Hoses Result in Hand Injuries
This safety flash summarises two hose incidents during coil tubing operations: valve impact injured a thumb during pressure release, and a failed nitrogen connection caused a whipping hose to injure two workers. Recommendations address glove selection, depressurisation, hose restraint, valve checks, job safety analysis and stop-work authority.
- 202210 Aug
Hazards Associated with Cranes on Idle Facilities Pose Safety and Environmental Risks
BSEE reports deteriorated crane cables, missing components and pollution hazards on idle Gulf of Mexico facilities. Corroded cables and weather-exposed slings create dropped-object risks. Operators are advised to consider removing or securing blocks and balls, inspecting cranes before returning them to service, and clearing diesel and hydraulic reservoirs and hoses.
- 2022Aug
What’s an Acceptable LEL Detector Reading? — Process Safety Beacon, August 2022
This bulletin examines a fatal tank explosion during emptying by vacuum truck, where work continued after a reading of 67% of the lower explosive limit. It explains vapour accumulation and sludge hazards, emphasising calibrated gas testing, compliance with testing limits, bonding and grounding, and recognised tank-cleaning practices.
- 202222 Jul
Flash fire on Oxygen gas quad hose
An oxygen supply change aboard a DSV was followed by a hose burst, explosion and flash fire. The technician closed valves after hearing an unfamiliar regulator noise. Investigation identified missing inlet filtration and accumulated rust particles contributing to ignition. A deck foreman extinguished the fire using dry powder.
- 20222 Jun
Unsecured Pressurized Hoses Result in Hand Injuries 442
BSEE describes two Gulf of Mexico coiled-tubing incidents involving hose backlash and a failed nitrogen hose fitting, with hand injuries and an additional arm injury. Operators and contractors are advised to consider hose restraint, reduced pressure before valve manipulation, suitable gloves, fuller job safety analyses and stop-work intervention.
- 20224 May
MSF: Manual Handling Injury During Bulk Hose Operations
A crewman sprained his right calf while connecting a bulk hose aboard a vessel. Residual liquid, manifold angle and rigid hose-end fittings made handling awkward. The flash discusses reducing connections, draining hoses and proposed improvements to manifold arrangements and hose-draining procedures.
- 202221 Apr
COBRA System – Hose coupling cross threaded
A diving safety flash describes leakage from a COBRA hose coupling that was cross-threaded and subsequently pulled free during helmet removal in the bell. It examines restricted access and reliance on a green pressure indicator, highlighting coupling alignment awareness, visible-thread checks and a requested supplier review of the coupling mechanism.
- 202221 Apr
MAIB: Blockage of fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses
Following a cargo ship engine-room fire, blocked pilot hoses were found to have impaired CO2 suppression. Couplings had not been fully bored through, and servicing tests had missed blockages and leaks. The flash highlights manual activation procedures and pneumatic flow testing of complete hose assemblies.
- 202210 Mar
Safety warning issued after discovery of blocked fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses
This bulletin examines blocked pilot hoses discovered after Finnmaster’s engine-room fire in Hull. Incompletely bored couplings prevented gas passage, while servicing tests missed blockages and leaks. It describes radiographic examination, revised pneumatic flow testing and recommendations to rectify affected assemblies and improve purchasing and quality control.
- 202220 Jan
Hose management and chemicals: crew person felt ill
An engineer coughed and felt unwell while flushing a hose before filling a cooling-water system, with no long-term ill-effects. The member attributed the incident to poor hose management: residual cooling agent remained after previous use. Actions included separate hoses for cooling agent and non-potable water, plus flushing and drying before storage.
- 2022
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2022
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant ships, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Cases examine groundings, fires, towing and lifting failures, flooding, capsize and people overboard. Reproduced bulletins and flyers discuss blocked CO2 pilot hoses, vessel stability, flotation and distress alerting, alongside navigation, training and equipment checks.
- 202119 Nov
Fuel oil hose burst during bunkering
A two-inch fuel oil hose burst during bunkering in port as the transfer rate increased, spilling around 30–50 litres onto the jetty. None went overboard. The cause remained unconfirmed despite recent third-party testing. The flash recommends inspecting hose stowage and considering more frequent repositioning of coiled hoses to avoid localised damage.
- 202131 Aug
Near Miss – Damaged Rig Hose
A near miss during receipt of contaminated oil-based mud from a rig revealed detached hose lining trapped between connections. The flash identifies potential back-pressure hose failure and environmental consequences if flow were blocked, and calls for hose condition and certification checks, visual inspection before use and stop-work intervention.
- 202116 Apr
Hand injury from falling object during lifting operations
A crewman suffered a hand injury when a cement hose swung after its lifting saddle handle broke during recovery between a rig and vessel. The sling had been attached incorrectly, which the deck crew noticed without intervening. The flash recommends stop-work intervention and regular inspection of loose lifting equipment.
- 202123 Feb
Sludge accumulation in fresh water tank
An inspection revealed significant sludge in a fresh water tank, which the member attributed to water obtained from port. The flash highlights potential bacterial health hazards and describes inspection intervals, subsequent maintenance and hose disinfection using residual free chlorine, with a standing period of at least one hour.
- 2021
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2021
A collection of merchant, fishing and recreational vessel cases examines navigation errors, mooring hazards, machinery fires, flooding and immersion. Lessons address task planning, supervision, maintenance, enclosed-space precautions and emergency readiness. Appendices list investigations and reports and reproduce provisional guidance on anchor failures during prolonged cruise-ship anchoring.
- 20209 Oct
Crane hydraulic hose caught on protruding grease fitting
A crane hydraulic hose snagged on a protruding grease fitting during outer-jib retraction. Incorrect hose routing and insufficient pre-use inspection were identified, with potential for hose rupture, crane failure and an oil spill. The Master stopped operations, the hose was corrected, and pre-use inspections and checks for similar snagging were recommended.
- 2020Oct
MAIB Safety Digest 2/2020
A collection of marine accident lessons covering merchant vessels, commercial fishing and recreational craft. Cases examine collisions, grounding, machinery failures, overboard accidents, scalding and fire. Discussions address navigation information, lifejackets, maintenance checks and recovery arrangements. An appended provisional bulletin considers precautions for condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems.
- 2020Sep
Guidelines for Environmental Health for Offshore Installations
This addendum addresses potable-water management on offshore installations, including normally unmanned assets. It covers storage, bunkering, disinfection, Legionella control, sampling and emergency recovery. Chemical treatment, ultraviolet disinfection and pasteurisation are distinguished, alongside laboratory and field testing, written control schemes, competence assurance and management of change.
- 202025 Aug
High potential near miss: Nitrogen hose failure during transfer of gas
A nitrogen transfer hose detached from its ferrule, releasing approximately 165,000 litres into a pipelay HPU room and reducing oxygen to approximately 17.4%. The degraded hose was absent from the hose register and maintenance regime. The flash recommends rated whip restraints and hose inspections, and records restricted-access signage and low-oxygen alarms.
- 202012 Jun
MSF: Water-based mud spill on deck
A mud-transfer hose separated from a vessel manifold at an offshore installation, spilling approximately 2,500 litres onto deck. Incompatible threads allowed corrosion to weaken the connection. The crew contained and recovered the mud without environmental loss. Actions address thread compatibility, planned maintenance and visual pre-use inspections.
- 202022 May
Sewage spilled onto the quayside
A vessel-to-truck sewage transfer spilled 30–40 litres onto a contained concrete quayside, without discharge to sea. Preliminary causes included an incorrect hose connection, an unchallenged unsafe condition, missing radio communication and an incomplete checklist. Actions addressed compatible connections, whip checks, equipment condition, radios and transfer checklists.
- 202018 May
Turbo and Exhaust Manifold Fires Related to Engines
This alert reviews more than 20 compressor and generator fires involving hot turbocharger and exhaust components. Common factors include defective components, hose failures, loose electrical connections and oil entering exhaust or compressor systems. Recommendations for consideration address shielding, insulation, leak checks, temperature shutdowns, fire detection, pressure protection and operator competence.
- 20196 Dec
High potential incident – Man injured while falling overboard (MOB)
A subcontracted employee tripped over a discharge hose at an offshore platform boat landing and fell between the landing and a workboat. He was recovered partially submerged and sustained a fractured wrist. The flash identifies inadequate hose management and unimplemented risk controls, recommending access-route review and consideration of additional trip-hazard controls.
- 201922 Nov
Cabling in ROV hanger inadvertently severed by the ROV launch and recovery frame
A vessel’s ROV launch and recovery frame struck a bulkhead cable tray, severing electrical cables and hydraulic hoses serving equipment. The damage emerged when an emergency firefighting pump would not start during weekly testing. A documented collision risk had not changed working instructions; actions included procedural review, recovery monitoring and an engineered solution under installation.
- 201928 Oct
Marine Operations
HSE guidance supports offshore inspectors in assessing dutyholders’ marine operations and assigning compliance ratings. It covers vessel assurance, collision prevention, cargo transfer, rig moves, walk-to-work gangways and multi-role rescue vessels. Inspection criteria examine operational limits, risk assessments, certification and whether additional vessel duties compromise response and rescue capability.
- 201928 Oct
Ruptured acetylene hose: Fire
A subcontractor lighting an oxy-acetylene torch on a vessel experienced a small fire at a ruptured acetylene hose. The cause remained unestablished. The flash discusses flash-back prevention through equipment maintenance, arrestors, correct connections and separate hose purging, alongside contractor compliance and conditional emergency actions.
- 201923 Oct
Use of gas-fired oven cleaning equipment inside vehicles
HSE alerts suppliers, installers and users to hazards of LPG-fired oven cleaning equipment inside vehicles following a van explosion. It sets expected standards for cylinder storage, ventilation, driver separation, ignition control, gas isolation and training, and recommends substitution where reasonably practicable to eliminate or reduce risk.
- 201917 Sep
BBC news: Worker loses hand after he was injured with faulty hydraulic cutting gear
A firefighter suffered a hydraulic-fluid injection injury during a training exercise with cutting equipment. A punctured hose released a fine jet that penetrated his leather safety glove. Swelling and burning developed later that day; tissue damage ultimately led to amputation after 40 operations and a four-year battle.
- 201918 Jun
Three fatalities: Stored energy; Falling objects; Traffic management
This flash summarises three fatal workplace incidents involving a whipping concrete delivery hose, collapsing plastic bale stacks and reversing mobile plant. It reports failures in exclusion-zone enforcement, contractor oversight, secure storage, risk assessment and pedestrian–vehicle segregation, and points members towards related IMCA safety materials.
- 201912 Jun
Pryor Trust Fatal Gas Well Blowout and Fire
Investigation of an Oklahoma gas-well blowout and fire that killed five workers in the driller’s cabin. It examines underbalanced drilling, tripping methods, missed influx indications, disabled alarms, procedural and change-management deficiencies, blocked escape routes and unsuccessful blowout-preventer closure. Recommendations address drilling regulation, barrier assurance, alarm design and operating practices.
- 201925 Apr
Damaged high pressure content gauge hoses on bail-outs
Two diving incidents within 24 hours involved depleted bail-out bottles and leaking high-pressure content gauge hoses. Examination identified cuts and bending-related damage near ferrule connectors despite bend restrictors and regular checks. The flash compares hose constructions and notes that annual replacement of one type may be required, depending on usage.
- 201925 Apr
Oil spill during bunkering
A vessel bunkering alongside spilled around three litres of fuel after a hose coupling was loosened to investigate back pressure. The flash identifies failures to check drainage and residual pressure, describes containment and clean-up on deck and pier, and records a full review of bunkering procedures.
- 201925 Apr
Safety Alert 348 - Chemical Leak in Flying Lead Discovered by ROV
An ROV survey discovered a subsea paraffin-inhibitor leak from a hydraulic flying lead in the Gulf of Mexico. Outer-jacket damage compromised collapse resistance; loss of positive pressure resulted in collapse and tearing. BSEE recommends considering pressure-maintaining procedures, training, check valves, low-pressure alarms, inventory monitoring and regular ROV inspections.
- 201818 Dec
Sharp wire: injury during routine maintenance
A seafarer sustained an arm cut when a spanner slipped during engine exhaust maintenance, bringing his arm into contact with reinforcing wire protruding from a flexible hose. The flash describes hospital treatment and highlights pre-maintenance checks, with removal, bending back or covering of the wire as possible precautions.
- 201811 Sep
Unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on ro-ro vessels Eddystone and Red Eagle
Investigation of unintended carbon dioxide discharges on Eddystone and Red Eagle examines leaking cylinder valves, system activation arrangements and maintenance deficiencies. Neither incident harmed anyone. The report analyses leakage alarms, pressure protection, valve testing and servicing, and recommends design reviews and improved survey assurance of safety devices.
- 201823 Aug
Near miss: unplanned release of 2″ blasting hose outlet from air receiver coupling clamp
A near miss during onshore blasting and painting involved a 2″ hose separating at an improperly tightened Chicago connector. Its restraint arrested the hose, but released energy overturned an air receiver standing unstably on sand. The flash recommends stable footings, connection inspections, restraints and assessment of safer connectors and protective barriers.
- 20182 Aug
Near-miss: Divers’ umbilical rupture during routine maintenance
A diver’s umbilical breathing hose ruptured at about 14 bar during scheduled pressure testing, before final test pressure was reached. Mechanical damage may have contributed. The flash highlights visual inspection before testing, designated test areas, personnel notification, appropriate PPE and careful umbilical handling.
- 20189 Jul
Stored energy: injury caused by failure of expansion joint in fire-fighting equipment
During a fire-fighting equipment trial, an expansion joint failed and released pressurised water, striking a nearby crewman and knocking him unconscious. The flash identifies shortcomings in risk management, service-life understanding, installation instructions and preventive maintenance. Lessons address investigation of previous failures and design review of critical pressurised equipment.
- 201814 Jun
Unapproved repair of diver gas supply umbilical
An undocumented gas-hose repair was discovered during demobilisation of a diver umbilical, which was subsequently scrapped. The heat-shrink-covered join could trap seawater and accelerate fitting corrosion, potentially interrupting breathing-gas supply. The member allowed such repairs only temporarily, pending a permanent fix, risk assessment and full management approval.
- 201830 May
Risks associated with pneumatic hose couplings
This revised safety alert addresses incorrectly assembled pressurised air hose couplings, including missing safety pins and unextended hose restraints. It warns of high-velocity impact risks to operators and nearby workers, and emphasises reviewing equipment-use practices and ensuring relevant training before work starts.
- 20189 May
Incorrectly selected oxygen welding gas hose bursts & catches fire
A shipboard oxygen hose exploded and caught fire when a cylinder valve was opened for cutting work. The replacement was a hydraulic oil hose, unsuitable despite its pressure rating. Adiabatic compression and residual oil were suggested as the cause. Lessons address hose specifications, oxygen-service cleanliness and slow valve opening.
- 20182 Mar
Loss of Containment (LoC) - Version 2 March 2018
Inspection guidance for assessing offshore oil and gas duty holders’ containment safeguards. It covers design, commissioning, operating limits, instrumented protection, relief, isolation, reinstatement and change management. Specialist sections address process hazards, FPSOs, tubing and hoses, alongside investigation, performance indicators, assurance and leadership.
- 201831 Jan
Fixed CO₂ fire extinguishing systems – US Coast Guard alert
This safety flash relays a US Coast Guard alert about deficiencies in a container ship’s fixed carbon dioxide firefighting system. Connecting hoses were wrapped around cylinder valve handles, and discharge hoses under tension showed ozone cracking. It highlights IMO maintenance and inspection guidance and the potential for failure during an emergency.
- 20183 Jan
MGPI Processing, Inc. Toxic Chemical Release
This case study investigates an incorrect sulfuric acid delivery connection to a sodium hypochlorite tank at MGPI in Atchison, Kansas, producing a chlorine-containing cloud. It examines unloading equipment design, pipe identification, procedure compliance, training, remote shutdown, control-room ventilation and escape respirator access, alongside community emergency planning and subsequent preventive changes.
- 201715 Dec
Potential engine room flooding: maintenance and equipment failure issues on a laid-up vessel
A cooling-line hose disconnected after a corroded clamp broke during maintenance aboard a vessel in cold lay-up. Seized isolation valves complicated stopping the seawater flow. The flash examines maintenance records, crew communications and emergency preparedness, recommending more rigorous inspection and better management of maintenance and safety systems for laid-up vessels.
- 201712 Dec
Worker suffers life changing injury after pressure test failure
During a boiler pressure test involving three companies, an overpressurised valve failed and a hose and metal fitting assembly struck a worker’s leg. Compound fractures led to amputation below the knee. The flash highlights absent pressure relief, an unsafe system of work and the importance of shared safety responsibilities.
- 201721 Sep
Crewman got cement dust in his eyes
A crewman received cement dust in his eyes during vessel cargo discharge when back pressure caused blowback while crew investigated a blocked line using a portable hose. He was unharmed after washing his eyes. The flash identifies incorrect procedures and inappropriate PPE, and highlights precautions for dry bulk cargo.
- 201723 Aug
Bunkering hose dropped to deck – Incorrect lifting procedure
During preparation for vessel bunkering, one end of a hose fell to deck when approximately 11 m up. The sling had been choked around a non-load-bearing urethane guide rather than the saddle and hose. Nobody was harmed. Lessons address crew positioning, supervision, pre-use inspection, lift plans and stopping unfamiliar work.
- 201723 Aug
Uncontrolled movement of crane block and pennant during lifting operations at sea
During bunkering at sea, vessel roll caused a crane hoist block to strike a platform, setting its pennant and hook swinging into a workstation near deck crew. The flash examines rejected arrangements, limited communication and inadequate interdepartmental planning, and records stopping, reassessing and rerouting the hose before completion.
- 201711 Aug
High potential near miss: failure of valve on gas bottle
A naval gas-bottle refilling near miss involved a valve expelled from a high-pressure cylinder, with the charging whip and valve remnant striking a wall. Analysis identified corrosion-induced cracking and material fatigue. The flash describes valve replacement, age tracking, whip securing, cleanliness procedures and consideration of further training.
- 201711 Aug
Oxygen and acetylene hose caught fire
An oxygen/acetylene hose fire was stopped by interrupting the gas supply, with no injuries and slight material damage. The flash identifies oil contamination, sharp edges and potentially inadequate ventilation as possible contributors. It explains oxygen-enrichment hazards and outlines isolation, ignition-source removal, ventilation and leak repair when enrichment is suspected.
- 201726 Jul
Sinking of vivier creel boat Louisa with loss of 3 lives
Investigation of Louisa’s fatal foundering at anchor in Mingulay Bay examines probable hold flooding from a deck wash hose, disabled bilge warning and crew fatigue. Wreck examination and modelling accompany analysis of liferaft inflation failure, lifejacket performance, equipment servicing and delays in the distress-alert and rescue response.
- 201725 Jul
High potential incident: Fast rescue craft capsized
A fast rescue craft capsized during a near-shore seismic survey after towed equipment snagged on the seabed and weather deteriorated. Four people entered the sea without injury. The flash discusses overridden stop-work intervention, loading limits and emergency arrangements, alongside two further small-boat incidents involving swell, collision and floating hoses.