A fatal incident occurred involving a production operator who was overseeing a potable water bunkering activity on the satellite platform with a marine supply vessel. The IP fell 23m into the water when the handrail he was holding failed due to tension applied to it through the loading hose.
• During the bunkering operation, the vessel lost station when its bow thruster tripped
• The hose had been slung over a saddle attached to the handrail
Preliminary investigation findings indicate there was lack of specific guidance on safeguards and energy hazards during potable water bunkering activities. The preliminary investigation also identified inadequate emergency response to the man overboard event. CLICK HERE for the full alert.
