Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
British Sapphire’s fast rescue boat davit procedures did not provide sufficient guidance for the crew in the operation of the wave compensator |
|---|---|
| Issue number | MO-2010-004-SI-04 |
| Issue owner | BP Shipping Ltd |
| Transport function | Marine: Shipboard operations |
| Date issue released | 27/07/2011 |
| Issue status justification |
Action taken by BP |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | MO-2010-004-NSA-022 |
| Organisation | BP Shipping Ltd |
| Action date | 27/07/2011 |
| Action description |
The ATSB has been advised that BP Shipping’s training DVD and improved signage will deal with this, however, the manufacturers’ procedures that form the basis of our procedures are clear in that the wave compensator button is not to be pressed until the boat is in the water. Signs attached to the wandering control box will be fitted, reminding staff that the wave compensator button is only to be pressed when the boat is in the water. These signs already exist and were provided by the manufacturer for the wave compensation devices fitted to our Virtue and C Class vessels. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action proposed by BP Shipping adequately addresses the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |