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  • IMCAIMCA SF 12/24Industry safety notice

    PSV loss of position and uncontrolled swinging load during backloading

    Date
    Date not disclosed · published Jun 18, 2024
    Vessel or facility
    Platform supply vessel (PSV)
    Location
    Not disclosed (IMCA anonymises Safety Flash content)

    IMCA reports that adverse weather, technical issues and high thruster wash caused a PSV to lose position during backloading, leaving a container swinging uncontrolled. No damage or injuries. IMCA notes the event will also appear as an IMCA DP Incident report.

    • DP related
    • Dynamic Positioning
    • Loss of Position
    • Lifting / Crane
    • Near Miss

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