Lashing Bar Tongues separating from the lashing bar and onto the deck

Hutchison Ports have recently received reports of Lashing Bar Tongues separating from the lashing bar and falling onto the deck, narrowly missing the stevedores.

The failures have occurred where the nut has unwound from the bolt, or the pin has failed due to wear and tear and lack of maintenance.

 

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We are grateful to the Hutchison Ports for providing details.  We acknowledge their commitment to sharing learning to benefit others.  If you have similar operations, please share this information with managers, operatives and any potentially affected third parties as appropriate.  Please also review any of your relevant operations for similar hazardous conditions, risks, and controls.

 

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