Safety issue

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

Issue number MO-2010-004-SI-07
Issue owner BP Shipping Ltd
Transport function Marine: Other
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-017
Organisation BP Shipping Ltd
Action date 27/07/2011
Action description 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
Action status Closed