Personnel Transfer
Risk of serious injury and drowning during the transfer of personnel, including use of gangways, ladders and personnel baskets.
passengers transferred by crane in the offshore industry each year 1
fatality per year from crane accidents 2
1 (Source: https://www.dnv.com/article/risks-of-marine-transfer-of-personnel-offshore-200559)
2 (Source: https://www.dnv.com/article/risks-of-marine-transfer-of-personnel-offshore-200559)
Guiding Principles
- Eliminate the need for personnel transfers, where possible. Consider ‘Do we really need to do this?’
Pilot Ladder Checklist - Conduct risk assessment and identify if additional hazards specific to the operation and prevailing conditions.
- Establish and implement HSE procedures on personnel transfer, based on a risk assessment.
Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, Third Edition - Supervise by a responsible officer - rigging of the transfer arrangement and operation.
- Keep equipment well maintained - the appliances shall be kept clean, properly maintained and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure they are safe to use. Inspection routines should be included in the vessels planned maintenance system.
- Cranes required for personnel basket operations must be class-approved as suitable for this purpose.
- Train crew in their responsibilities as part of the risk assessment controls. Conduct Toolbox Talks.
Lessons Learnt: Serious injury to pilot - Supplement practical training with Reflective Learning exercise “Personnel Transfer”
Reflective Learning Library - Give specific focus during Company audits and periodical risk assessment reviews.
Pilot Ladder Safety: Do It Right, The First Time - Check maintenance and inspection records during Superintendent visits.
- Arrange third party safety inspections.
IMO / IMPA Wheelhouse Poster
Resources
Guidelines for the management of distraction causing devices on board ships
The document provides voluntary guidelines for shipping companies to manage the risks associated with distractions from electronic devices on ships. It outlines a framework for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls to minimize distractions, particularly for key personnel in
Lifesaving appliance pocket checklist (Apple)
This is Lloyd's Register's Port State Control app, designed to streamline ship inspections and compliance processes. Created by the world's oldest marine classification society (established over 260 years ago), the app helps ship owners and crew manage port state inspections more efficiently.
Lifesaving appliance pocket checklist (Google Play store)
This is Lloyd's Register's Port State Control app, designed to streamline ship inspections and compliance processes. Created by the world's oldest marine classification society (established over 260 years ago), the app helps ship owners and crew manage port state inspections more efficiently by ensu
UK P&I Club Carefully to Carry General Container Operations
The document is a section from a maritime shipping manual focused on container operations and waste shipments. It provides detailed guidance on how to properly load, stack, and secure cargo in shipping containers, with specific emphasis on waste transport regulations.
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