Alert 25-1 – Crate Lid Dislodged Overboard

Alert 25-1 – Crate Lid Dislodged Overboard

WHAT HAPPENED:

During helicopter operations on a drilling rig located on the UK Continental Shelf, a 3mx3m (9.8 ft x
9.8 ft) wooden crate lid, weighing approximately 40kg (88 lb), dislodged from a hose transport
crate and blew overboard. While no personnel were in the area, the event highlights the risks
associated with storage near helidecks…