Lessons Learned: Heavily Greased Wire Rope Proves Ineffective

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​A tragic incident occurred during routine rescue boat drills on an anchored vessel, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries to two crew members, reports the Nautical Institute.

What happened?

Rescue boat manoeuvres were planned while the vessel was at anchor. Three crew members boarded the rescue boat. After it was loaded, a fourth crew member lowered the boat to the water by lifting the brake. Once in the water, the boat was immediately raised again using electric push-buttons acting on...

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