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Three crane incidents
A member reports three separate but related crane incidents involving cranes.
IMCA SF 10/26
28 May 2026
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Finger trapped and injured while working on heavy equipment
A third-party technician suffered a pinch injury to the right index finger.
IMCA SF 10/26
28 May 2026
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Machinery damaged through improper maintenance technique
During an audit on an offshore vessel it was observed that the fuel oil purifier failed to self-discharge.
IMCA SF 10/26
28 May 2026
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Gangway damaged after unauthorised re-installation
During vessel position adjustments, an unattended gangway was caught between berth and vessel, and damaged.
IMCA SF 10/26
28 May 2026
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Some positive findings
Controlled Contractor Induction Process, Effective Gangway Induction and Documentation Control, and Safe Positioning and Good Communication During Lifting Operations.
IMCA SF 10/26
28 May 2026
