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Diver injured foot during high pressure water jetting
A diver suffered a foot injury whilst working with high pressure water jetting (HPWJ) equipment.
IMCA SF 18/26
22 October 2026
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High Voltage isolation near miss
There was a high voltage isolation near miss when crew were working on a TMS (Tether Management System).
IMCA SF 18/26
22 October 2026
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BSEE: poorly maintained crane components cause multiple injuries during personnel transfers
BSEE has published Safety Alert 517 relating to poorly maintained crane components.
IMCA SF 18/26
22 October 2026
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Unsafe attempt to transfer between vessels with no gangway
A crew member was observed attempting to transfer between two vessels alongside each other without using an approved gangway or designated means of access.
IMCA SF 18/26
22 October 2026
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Chemical burn injury during maintenance
A crew member sustained second-degree chemical burns while cleaning fuel oil strainers.
IMCA SF 18/26
22 October 2026
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