Warning regarding Imenco Minilatch – ROV fell onto deck

  • Safety Flash
  • Published on 18 September 2006
  • Generated on 3 March 2026
  • IMCA SF 11/06
  • 1 minute read

IMCA has received a safety alert regarding the Imenco Minilatch following an incident whereby an ROV fell from its launch and retrieval latch onto the deck of the support vessel.

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