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Failure of moonpool railing system caused man overboard situation in moonpool
A crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and fell in but managed to grab hold of the guidewire, preventing an uncontrolled fall into the sea.
IMCA SF 08/26
28 April 2026
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Diver entanglement – uncontrolled equipment in the water column
A diver hung a rubber mat with welding rods connected with a rope and carabiner to the rope suspending the welding cables resulting in a compromised work area.
IMCA SF 08/26
28 April 2026
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Diver entanglement – umbilical caught around an anode
A diver’s umbilical got caught around an anode attached to a conductor shaft at 18 msw.
IMCA SF 08/26
28 April 2026
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Unsecured sheave pin fell from crane
A sheave pin weighing 1.3 kg was found on deck.
IMCA SF 08/26
28 April 2026
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Heaving line snap-back causes injury
During a berthing operation, a heaving line under tension snapped while being handled by the mooring team on the quay.
IMCA SF 08/26
28 April 2026
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