Poorly fixed chains are a danger
Marine Safety Forum has highlighted the dangers of poorly repaired safty chains in a new alert.
Following a recent Near Miss reported on a company operated vessel, where it was observed that a safety chain had broken and a poor repair was carried out by using a cable tie, can we ask all vessels to check open areas and inspect all Safety chains. These chains are there for a reason and if faulty they should not be inadequately repaired, if these chains require replacing all vessels are requested to do so and order new safety chains.