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Unintended Cargo collision during lifting operations
When a winch was lifted, the cargo collided with and got stuck against other cargo on the main deck of the receiving vessel.
IMCA SF 09/25
16 May 2025
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Person injured when unsecured grating gave away
A worker sustained discomfort to the right shoulder and abrasions to the left leg when the grating they stepped on gave way.
IMCA SF 09/25
16 May 2025
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Electrical isolation: Failing to “prove dead” at the point of work
One of our members discovered that some personnel and worksites were not following the intent of their own company electrical isolation protocols.
IMCA SF 09/25
16 May 2025
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MSF: Multiple LTIs - Vessel gangway fell from quay causing injuries
The Marine Safety Forum has published Safety Alert 25-01.
IMCA SF 09/25
16 May 2025
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Transport Malta: fatality after steel plates fell onto crew member
The Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) of Transport Malta has published Report 15/2024.
IMCA SF 09/25
16 May 2025
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