12 April 2011

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Vessel working in North Sea backloading deck cargo. After disconnecting, the Deck Crew reported a shackle lying on the edge of the lift which had just been sent down. This shackle is a “green-pin” 6.5 tonne shackle.

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After back-loading 20ft half height H702, the AB’s noticed a shifting spanner on top of the lift, and immediately reported it to the Bridge Fortunately this was a Near Miss and not a
Dropped Object Incident. The potential for a very serious incident is obvious

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Multiple Potential Dropped Objects
Came in lift in Liverpool Bay – although light in weight the concern was that the lift was checked and they were not detected

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Scaffolding pole fell off lift From Platform in East of Shetland

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Broken handle on door but door remained closed Fixed on board!

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Container door
Unlocked – swings open to reveal unsecured contents

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Container door opened showing very little secured inside!
Tag demonstrated it had been checked

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