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1108: Lifeboat Cable

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Incident Date:

24/12/2009

Summary:

During planned maintenance routine to Lifeboat Davit, it was found that one of the plastic brake release cable sheaves had been cut through by the cable, due to the sheave wheel not turning freely

Incident consequences (potential or actual):

HIPO

Cause of accident or incident:

Not Assigned

Activity Location:

Any Location Type

Activity Type:

Maintenance

Description:

During planned maintenance routine to Lifeboat Davit, it was found that one of the plastic brake release cable sheaves had been cut through by the cable, due to the sheave wheel not turning freely

Specific Equipment:

Lifeboat Davit Sheaves

Lessons Learnt:

As per the attached alert

Task Description:

Routine Maintenance

Recommendations:

Recommendation #1 Inspect all sheaves installed on davits.
Recommendation #2 Install or replace with better quality, stainless steel , low maintenance brake cable guide sheaves.
Recommendation #3 Ensure sheave roller isdesigned for small diameter cable.

Contact Details:

milleri@pvdrilling.com.vn

Figures:

No figures available.

Posted: 6/01/2010

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