A vessel was at sea and holding position. As a training exercise, the ship’s deck crew were discharging line throwing apparatus (LTA) on deck. Before the exercise, a toolbox talk was completed and the dangers discussed, including the importance of standing clear of the device when firing takes place. The device operating instructions were read out to the exercise participants.
After the first LTA was discharged, it was noted that there was a danger that the line could become fouled in the ship’s...
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