Marine safety issues and actions
Installation and acceptance
| Issue number: | MO-2010-004-SI-07 |
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| Who it affects: | All owners operators and managers of ships equipped with fast rescue craft |
| Issue owner: | BP Shipping Ltd |
| Operation affected: | Marine: Other |
| Background: | Investigation Report 275-MO-2010-004 |
| Date: | 27 July 2011 |
Safety issue description
There was no evidence to indicate that the operation of British Sapphire's (or its sister ships) fast rescue boat davit’s wave compensator and safety interlock had been sufficiently tested at the time of the ship's delivery to ensure safe operation
Proactive Action
| Action organisation: | BP Shipping Ltd |
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| Action number: | MO-2010-004-NSA-017 |
| Date: | 27 July 2011 |
| Action status: | Closed |
The ATSB has been advised that BP Shipping has included a requirement within its design and construction standards for the commissioning of life saving appliances shall include full functional tests including all protective devices. The requirement will be included within the vessel contract specification.
ATSB response:
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by BP Shipping adequately addresses the safety issue
| Current issue status: | Adequately addressed |
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| Status justification: | Action taken by BP |