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BSEE: Compressed gas cylinder hazards
BSEE has published Safety Alert 516, relating to potential risks involving compressed gas cylinders.
IMCA SF 13/26
23 July 2026
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MAIB: Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire
MAIB has published Accident Investigation Report 10/2026 into a catastrophic failure of a diesel generator engine on board the vessel Kommandor Susan.
IMCA SF 13/26
23 July 2026
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MSF: dropped object inside vessel tank
MSF have published Safety Alert 26-05 relating to a tank cleaning machine coming lose and falling within a tank on a vessel.
IMCA SF 13/26
23 July 2026
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Uncontrolled movement of cargo
During offshore cargo operations alongside a rig, a single pipe loaded on deck shifted due to vessel motion and swell conditions.
IMCA SF 13/26
23 July 2026
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Positives – rubber seals on hatches, securing of shackle pins, fuel sample box
A Member reports a few positive findings.
IMCA SF 13/26
23 July 2026
