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Dropped pallet during forklift operation
A pallet containing a load weighing 500kg dropped off a flatbed truck in close proximity to a delivery driver.
IMCA SF 11/25
18 June 2025
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Dropped object hazard: access hatch to the communication dome
During a routine scheduled safety inspection of the main mast, it was discovered that the access hatch to one of the communication domes had fallen off.
IMCA SF 11/25
18 June 2025
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Lock out/Tag out and unauthorised electrical connections/disconnections
It was observed that electrical equipment was switched off, but LOTO was not applied in place.
IMCA SF 11/25
18 June 2025
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MAIB: Is your Lead-Acid battery safe?
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published Safety Digest 1/2025, consisting of lessons from recent Marine Accident Reports.
IMCA SF 11/25
18 June 2025
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NTSB: Vessel crane contact with shore-side crane
The National Transportation Safety Board of the United States (NTSB) has published a report and an investigation.
IMCA SF 11/25
18 June 2025
