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Machinery
Lessons Learned: Heavily Greased Wire Rope Proves Ineffective
A tragic incident occurred throughout routine rescue boat drills on an anchored vessel, leading to…
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Machinery
Lessons Learned: Mitigation of Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazard
The USCG reviews of a current marine casualty involving a shipboard crane occurred whereas a 69-ton wind turbine nacelle was…
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Machinery
Lessons Learned: Parting of Lifeboat/Tender Fall Wire
Transport Malta experiences of the parting of lifeboat/tender fall wire in place on a passenger ship. What occurred? On 29…
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Watchkeeping
Wire Rope: A Vital Component In Maritime Operations
Wire rope is a necessary ingredient in maritime operations, significantly for cranes utilized in lifting and transporting cargo. Its complexity…
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Machinery
Lessons Learned: Failure of Overhead Monorail Crane Wire Rope
Transport Malta’s Marine Security Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report on the deadly accidents of a crew member as…
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Machinery
Crane Hoisting Wire Failure Injures Crew, Damages Engine And Equipment
An engineering crew aboard a cruise ship, working with technicians from the engine producer, was overhauling a big diesel generator.…
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