17-04-2018

Lifting Heavy Objects

The vessel was picking up a heavy parcel of 8 steel plates (Approx. 2X1 mtr.) and numerous steel
pipes from a supply barge at anchorage using the port side crane. The Bosun was operating the
crane and few other crew members were guiding/arranging the supply on the poop deck. When
the crew reached the desired location they tried to adjust the load and off land the steel plates.
The vessel was slightly rolling on beam swells (1.5mtr) at this time and a slight roll made the
heavy load shift towards the bunker save all tray. The 3AE tried to control it by pushing it away
from his left hand, whilst the Wiper tried to pull it away. Eventually the load banged on the save
all tray with the 3AE’s left index finger getting crushed between the plates and save all tray
bulkhead.

DONT’s DO’s

1. Before lifting heavy loads, always

prepare a risk assessment and have
a toolbox meeting
2. Remove the risk of injury to
hands/ fingers by using tag lines
/ropes/ lashing for guidance of
heavy loads and keep distance.
3. Always use a supervisor when
carrying out lifting operations, so
that an overview can be maintained.
4. Use hand signals with crane
operator

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Dear Master/Chief Officer/Chief Engineer/1ST Engineer,

Please  to confirm and return a scanned copy by email

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Ref: SA_03_2018

Subject: Lifting Heavy Objects

 Received, studied and filed (bulletin board) Safety Alert 03/2018.

 Addressed the key points and responsibilities when lifting heavy loads.

 Summary of the meeting will be completed and reported back to office in

designated form in additional safety meeting held before 23rd April 2018.
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Full Name of Master Signature of Master

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Full Name of Chief Officer Signature of Chief Officer

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Full Name of Chief Engineer Signature of Chief Engineer

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Full Name of 1ST Engineer Signature of 1ST Engineer

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Date Received Vessel’s Stamp

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Handout and summary of the meeting

 You can also discuss the keywords below in order to determine onboard
areas/topics for increased awareness.

- Code of safe working practices

- The use of toolbox meetings and risk assessments
- Sharing experience of similar cases.

 What factors contributed for bad practices and lack of safety awareness causing
these incidents?

 Could some of the factors identified be present on board your ship?

 What would you suggest to improve the standards and awareness on board?

 What will I do in order to prevent this from happening to me o/b my vessel?

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