Potential dropped object: Inbound cargo
- Safety Flash
- Published on 17 May 2016
- Generated on 8 November 2025
- IMCA SF 14/16
- 1 minute read
The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has published a safety alert regarding a potential dropped object.
What happened?
Back-loading of a large piece of equipment took place from an offshore location. Subsequently on the quayside it was discovered that a steel blanking plate had been stored in the fork-lift pocket of this piece of equipment whilst it had been in service offshore. The unit had been offshore for around two years. This plate had potential to cause serious harm had it fallen out and dropped.
Related Safety Flashes
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IMCA SF 19/14
18 December 2014
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IMCA SF 08/11
27 July 2011
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