

The cherry picker had been lifted on board by vessel personnel who had subsequently crew changed out before the maintenance works were finished.Inadequate handover, inadequate communication:.

The cherry picker was then successfully lifted back to the upright position and returned to the quayside. An additional Risk Assessment and Toolbox Talk assessed the situation onboard and consulted with representatives from the rental company. An All Stop was called, with the bridge and captain informed.įollowing the incident, a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) with the teams involved was held.

The cherry picker tilted towards its counterweight and came to rest against the vessel bulwarks causing minor damage. After connecting the dedicated rigging provided by the supplier, the crane operator came up on the load in preparation for the lift.
