Unplanned deployment of free fall lifeboat alongside vessel

Capt. John

As IMCA informed, there was an unplanned deployment of a free fall lifeboat (FFB) on a vessel alongside, which no one noticed.  There were no witnesses to the incident, but a crew member noticed the boat in the water and investigation began.

The incident

A crew member saw the boat in the water and tge investigation began. It was found that the release hook was still in the locked position and safety pin was in position.

Also, the master link in the hook was in good condition. It was not understood...

https://safety4sea.com/unplanned-deployment-of-free-fall-lifeboat-alongside-vessel/

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