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Safety Flashes 2018

Reference	Items	Published
IMCA SF 01/18	Safety flashes – summary of 2017 The 2017 safety flashes A summary of safety flash incidents not otherwise published in 2017 Full search capability Safety flash rating system	Jan 2018
IMCA SF 02/18	LTI: Feet trapped in motion compensated telescopic gangway Lifeboat damaged during deployment drill High potential near miss: AB slipped over the side during mooring operations LTI: Finger injury while using 'safe hands' tool Near miss: Potential dropped object due to unsecured door	Jan 2018
IMCA SF 03/18	Snapped mooring line Gangway damaged when lifting line parted Fast rescue craft damaged by inappropriate use Inadequate handling and storage of potentially hazardous substances Near miss: potential fire in the laundry room Fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems - US Coast Guard alert	Jan 2018
IMCA SF 04/18	Near miss: potential dropped object left on top of cargo Potential dropped objects left on loaded cargo High potential near miss: dropped object – spark arrestor High potential dropped object – satellite dome fell from mast Galvanic corrosion causes dropped object – satellite dome fell from mast	Feb 2018
IMCA SF 05/18	Fatality: worker crushed between two items of moving plant Worker lost his leg when he was hit by a forklift truck during lifting operations Worker fatally injured in falling from a scissor-lift platform which collided with another vehicle Worker struck and injured by tipper truck	Mar 2018
IMCA SF 06/18	Catastrophic Engine Failure Resulting in A Fire on A Crew Transfer Vessel Finger Injury During Recovery of Daughter Craft Workboat Failed During Transfer Operations Due to Fuel Contamination Vessel/Platform Collision – Mooring Bollard Broken by Vessel Accidental Mixing of Different Fuel Oils Unexpected Release of Water During Annual Maintenance of CO2 Fixed Firefighting System	Mar 2018
IMCA SF 07/18	Sustained load cracking in aluminium cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351 Technical Service Bulletin from Broco/Rankin – BR22 Plus Exothermic Cutting Torch	Mar 2018
IMCA SF 08/18	Near miss: diver’s umbilical snagged by work basket during recovery to surface Rope on propeller causing partial loss of propulsion Unsafe attempt of personnel transfer between vessels Port company fined after 600kg FIBC bag falls on employee Finger burnt by overheating electrical component	Apr 2018
IMCA SF 09/18	Dropped object – intermediate bulk container (IBC) BSEE: potentially catastrophic crane and lifting incidents Worker hit by steel plate falling from crane Missing protection cover becomes potential dropped object Load fell from trailer after it was inadequately secured	Apr 2018
IMCA SF 10/18	Incorrectly selected oxygen welding gas hose bursts & catches fire Edges and ledges – a slip on deck resulted in injury Vessel ran aground following error on chart Vessel made contact with rig legs Corrosion cracking of strain-hardened type 304 stainless steel bolts	May 2018
IMCA SF 11/18	Uncontrolled movement of a riser High potential near miss: worker inadvertently lifted by crane (Marine Safety Forum) Near miss: potential dropped objects on a temporary buoys (TBMs) Two potential dropped objects (Marine Safety Forum)	Jun 2018
IMCA SF 12/18	USCG: the role of main propulsion lube oil system in the loss of the El Faro Helicopter navigation experienced magnetic interference Unapproved repair of diver gas supply umbilical Accidental drinking of thinners stored in mineral water bottle Rodent caused short circuiting of 440v bus bar Recent prosecutions by the UK HSE	Jun 2018
IMCA SF 13/18	Lost time injury (LTI): fractured elbow - fall injury LTI: cut to hand from protruding hose clip (Marine Safety Forum) Two dropped object near misses MSF: three potential near misses during cargo operations	Jun 2018
IMCA SF 14/18	Man overboard: personnel transfers by swing rope and personnel basket Stored energy: injury caused by failure of expansion joint in fire-fighting equipment Three fires Vessel engine block blown open in and around cylinder Accidental activation of expired pyrotechnics (hand flare) Hangar door failure and collapse	Jul 2018
IMCA SF 15/18	Vessel collision with fixed structure on wind farm Crewman received 415v electric shock USCG: bollard failures at marine facilities Fuel spray fire LTI: diver injured during water jetting operations USCG: two alerts relating to gas releases	Jul 2018
IMCA SF 16/18	Lost time injury (LTI): ankle injuries during loading operations Injured finger during cargo operations Finger injury caused by falling wire wedge There's something in my eye!	Jul 2018
IMCA SF 17/18	Floating production platform evacuated amid power outage Wire rope sling failed during lifting operations High potential near miss: unplanned handling of unexploded ordnance Near miss: onboard O₂ bottle leaked into diving bell	Aug 2018
IMCA SF 18/18	Fire in the accommodation: electronic items in cabins Auto-ignition of laundry items High potential near miss: working on pressurised pipeline Near miss: unplanned release of 2" blasting hose outlet from air receiver coupling clamp Unplanned stored pressure release: worker struck by gas cylinder - company fined Serious injury caused by energy isolation failure	Aug 2018
IMCA SF 19/18	Diver fatality during subsea lifting operations Two 'accident advisories' relating to diver fatalities	Sep 2018
IMCA SF 20/18	Pro-active intervention prevented high potential dropped objects Dropped pipe incidents with potentially fatal consequences Dropped object: crane floodlight Two serious dropped object near miss Dropped object: first aid injury during ROV maintenance Potential dropped objects in frame pockets	Sep 2018
IMCA SF 21/18	Life raft self-activates and falls to the quayside Unplanned deployment of free fall lifeboat Costly damage to azimuth thruster caused by fishing gear Control module failure caused main engine sudden reduction to idle speed Inadequate maintenance and securing arrangements of emergency exit hatches	Sep 2018
IMCA SF 22/18	Seamanship: Vessel Collision with Fishing Boat High Potential Near Miss: Line of Fire During Mooring Operations Lost Time Injury (LTI): Fall on Staircase Serious Injury from Rotating Winch Fatal Traffic Accident on Board a Large Vessel Recurring Hand Injury	Sep 2018
IMCA SF 23/18	Electric Arc Incident Robbery at anchor - vessel security Grinding using a cutting disc Snagged lift during deck cargo operations	Oct 2018
IMCA SF 24/18	Electrician received electric shock from a bare cable OCIMF: Pilot ladder side rope failure: Unsafe pilot transfer Pallet failure: High potential dropped object during lifting operations Incorrectly weighted Monkey's Fist Release of stored energy from coiled superloops Potential interference of VHF-FM radio and AIS reception	Oct 2018
IMCA SF 25/18	Finger injury: diver caught finger in bell door Near miss: unplanned deployment of PLET outrigger LTI: finger injury during lifting operations Injury sustained during manual handling of sharp object	Nov 2018
IMCA SF 26/18	LTI - rigger tripped over quayside obstacle in the dark and fell Glow sticks breaking open - chemical splash risk High potential dropped object during lifting operations High potential near miss: tensioner pad dropped to under deck carousel	Dec 2018
IMCA SF 27/18	Third-party high potential near miss - dropped gangway "Don't forget about gangways" - USCG: Pilot Dies in Gangway Accident Crisis Management: Rail Industry High Potential Near Miss BSEE: Failure of Crane Hydraulic Boom Cylinders Pipelay technician sustained cut to wrist whilst handling testing equipment	Dec 2018
IMCA SF 28/18	LTI: Severe burn from short circuited Li-Ion battery UK HSE: Worker suffers life-changing crush injuries - rotating machine MSF: Two LTIs - a slip and a fall, and trapping a thumb Suspected case of Legionella onboard vessel Sharp wire: injury during routine maintenance	Dec 2018
IMCA SF 29/18	Umbilical termination failure and loss of ROV Fires caused by electronic device chargers High potential near miss: anchor brake failure Unsafe backloading of equipment Fatal injury during lifting operations - Maersk Interceptor MSF: Near miss - potential dropped object during cargo operations	Dec 2018

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