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 |
Transport function: | Marine: Other |
Background: | Investigation Report 275-MO-2010-004 |
Issue release date: | 27 July 2011 |
Current issue status: | Adequately addressed |
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Issue status justification: | Action taken by BP |
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 number: | MO-2010-004-NSA-017 |
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Action organisation: | BP Shipping Ltd |
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 comment:
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by BP Shipping adequately addresses the safety issue