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Hydraulic oil leak detected below moonpool
A hydraulic oil leak was identified below the moonpool after the worktable doors were opened.
IMCA SF 17/26
1 October 2026
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Dropped scaffold board (kickplate) – SIF near miss
A scaffolding kickboard was accidentally dropped falling from a height of 6.5 metres to the main deck.
IMCA SF 17/26
1 October 2026
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H₂S detected on deck
During vessel transit back to port, Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) was detected in the open space on the main deck.
IMCA SF 17/26
1 October 2026
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Restoration and verification after maintenance
A missing flooring panel was identified beneath a 415V bow thruster electrical motor cabinet.
IMCA SF 17/26
1 October 2026
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Vessel contact during materiel transfer in adverse weather
One vessel lost heading and position control because of the strong winds and swell, pushing it toward another.
IMCA SF 17/26
1 October 2026
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