RA LIFEBOAT LOWERING - 05-Feb-2025 - 104023
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GUIDANCE NOTES
FAQ
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
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Hazard Identification
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ENERGY HAZARDS
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SITUATIONAL HAZARDS
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Any control measure established for risk mitigation either reduces the 'likelihood' or the 'Consequence' severity.
Note: Users may sometimes not fully understand how these control measures work, which can lead to a misunderstanding of which aspect is being
improved. As a result, the assessment of 'existing risk' or 'modified risk' may be inaccurate.
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EXAMPLE:
Original: While working aloft ship staff is wearing safety harness.
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Safety harness in this case is reduces frequency of his fall from height. However even after wearing the harness, if he falls, then the severity of the Date: 06-Nov-23
COMMON ERROR IN ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CONTROL MEASUTRES:
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Any control measure established for risk mitigation either reduces the 'likelihood' or the 'Consequence' severity.
Note: Users may sometimes not fully understand how these control measures work, which can lead to a misunderstanding of which aspect is being
improved. As a result, the assessment of 'existing risk' or 'modified risk' may be inaccurate.
EXAMPLE: While working aloft ship staff is wearing safety harness.
Safety harness in this case is reduces frequency of his fall from height. However even after wearing the harness, if he falls, then the severity of the
injury is going to remain the same. Thus, by using harness, likelihood is changing but not severity.
EXAMPLE: While working aloft soft cushions are placed under the working area.
This control measure alone does not affect the frequency of falls. However, if a person falls then the severity of injury can be less due to cushions.
Thus, this control measure is affecting the severity, not likelihood.
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Damage to own or Damage to own or external Damage to own or external Damage to own or external
external property with property with estimated property with estimated property with estimated
Asset / Property Loss*
estimated actual cost actual costing between actual cost between 100,000 actual costing between
up to to 10,000 USD. 10,000 and 100,000 USD. and 1000,000 USD. 1000,000 and 3000,000 USD.
Notable interruption,
disturbance or
deviation from normal LOP issued to vessel for not
functioning leading to meeting charter party
Disruption to Business Off Hire of any vessel Fleetwide ban by charterer
significant requirements, excluding off-
consequences. hire.
No LOP or notice
received.
Unsuccessful attempted
of theft Theft incident where Stowaway onboard, Theft Ship used for smuggling,
property value was < USD incident where property value sabotage, and criminal
Security Incidents Unauthorized boarding 5000 was > USD 5000 attempt.
Remote Never Heard in the Industry Very Low Very Low Low Low
L Unlikely Heard in the Industry
I Very Low Low Low Medium
K
E Occasional Has happened in the
organization or more than Low Low Medium High
L once per year in the industry
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H Likely Has happened at the
location or more than once Low Medium High High
O per year in the organization
O
D Almost Has happened more than
Certain once per year at the location Medium High High Very High
Guidance Notes:
* Asset / Property loss: The cost referred to in this section is the cost incurred for repairs, technicians, spare parts used and inspections/surveys. Variable service
costs such as tuggage, salvage, external consultants and legal liability are to be ruled out for loss classification determination.
** Emission of SOx gases – Applicable when SOx emission is not meeting the standard due to EGCS malfunction.
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Catastrophic
Fatality
An investigation by
authorities resulting in
severe penalties or
sanctions on company ie:
prohibition on trading for a
specified duration
International negative
mainstream media
attention.
Vessel Hijacking
Medium
Medium
High
Very High
Very High
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Maintain identified existing and recovery control measures. Existing risks after control measures are acceptable. Further risk
Very Low control measures is not mandatory
Maintain identified existing and recovery control measures. Existing risks after control measures are acceptable. Further risk
Low control measures is not mandatory
Maintain the risk at ALARP.
Medium Ensure available control measures are maintained while performing task. Verify implementation of control measures
frequently.
Further risk control measures is not mandatory
High
The vessel shall endeavour to establish a best practice to further reduce the risk. These best practices shall be recorded in the
'further risk control measures' section. The vessel shall then assess the modified risk with established best practices.
These risks are unacceptable and carrying out task is prohibited. Substantial improvements in risk controls are necessary so
that the risk controls are reduced to ALARP. The work activity should be halted until risk controls that are implemented reduce
Very High the risk so that modified risk is no longer remain ‘very high’. If it is not possible to reduce the risk the work should remain
prohibited.
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Medium Master
New Task - Tasks for which vessel does not have any procedure, onboard level 2 risk assessment or risk
assessment in sample risk assessment database from office.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
All such tasks need Unplanned Task - Unforeseen task that was not identified in the work plan for the day. Such tasks shall include any
office approval task having significant risk.
prior to initiating
the tasks
Non- Routine Task - Tasks that are performed infrequently or for the first time. They do not form a part of the
PMS. Routine work not forming part of PMS are excluded from this category.
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EXAMPLE:
Activity: To Carry out painting of lifeboat while at sea. Ship staff have to step
beyond the safety railing towards ship side.
Existing control measure: Ship staff using safety harness that is attached to strong
point
Recovery control measure: Ship staff wearing life vest while working beyond railing
Further control measure: Artificial temporary ship side railing rigged using
scaffolding to provide additional protection.
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Existing Risk - Residual Risk with existing control and recovery measures in
place.
What is the difference between 'Existing Risk' and
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'Modified Risk'
Modified Risk - Final Risk after applying further risk control measures to Existing
risk
The worst possible outcome from the inadvertent event shall be considered for the
mentioned hazard. This will enable the user to choose the stringent consequences
that will eventually influence the risk (Risk = Consequences x Likelihood).
What degree of consequences shall be considered for the
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identified hazards EXAMPLE: During risk assessment for ‘Enclosed Space Entry’, if ship staff
identifies the consequence for slipping on the ladder as ‘fracture’ rather than the
worst possible consequence ‘fatality’.
Then, as per the company matrix, consequence severity will be chosen in the
‘Substantial’ category instead of ‘Catastrophic’. This will eventually reduce the risk
level and leave ship staff with the wrong estimation of risk
Can vessel use old level 2 risk assessments prepared No level 2 risk assessment shall be used by the vessel unless it has been reviewed
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onboard in last 6 months
How vessel can inform office for identified new hazard Vessels can notify new hazard or control measures to office through monthly
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and control measures manual review form (SF-03).
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Location: At Anchorage
Injury - Checklist
Worst Case Scenario and (Contingency Manual
Ch05: Response Measure Checklist)
Others
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Activity Step Hazard Consequence Existing Control Measure (Control measures in place to Recovery Measures Existing Risk Further Risk Control Measures Modified Name / Date and
(Job Scope break (Hazards associated with each (Worst Possible outcome from prevent the occurrence of inadvertent events due to (Measures in place to reduce the consequence if (Residual (Control measures not covered in SMS. They are Risk Signature (PIC-Ensuring
activity step. Hazard inadvertent event because of hazard. inadverent event take place; eg. Placing of fire Risk with 'Best practices' adopted or measure taken (Final Risk the control measures
down and placed from local procedures) are in place)
sequentially) identification shall focus on its mentioned hazard) extinguishers, stretchers, Rescue davits etc. existing after
affect to people, environment, (These are taken from the SMS and/or precautions required control and applying
Consequences
Consequences
Modified Risk
Existing Risk
Likelihood
Likelihood
Substantial
Work/rest hours mgmt. Crew to be GANESAN
Unlikely
Job description understand by all crew
Low
Fatigue Miss communication adequately rested prior undertaking NONE SATHEESH /
who involved. 04-02-2025
this job. HSPP Ch 2 / F317
Substantial
Job familiarisation / training, Briefing
GANESAN
Unlikely
Injury to person and prior job,Tool box meeting as per
Low
Human Error Supervising by senior officer NONE SATHEESH /
property HSPP Ch 1 Monitoring and
LOWERING OF 04-02-2025
supervision by Responsible person.
LIFE BOAT /
1 RESCUE BOAT
AND
Substantial
MANOEUVRING GANESAN
Unlikely
Extreme temperatures Cold / Heat strokes
Low
Use proper PPE - HSPP CH 2 Job is carried out in fair weather NONE SATHEESH /
(cold, heat) 04-02-2025
Substantial
undertaking the job. Suffcicient
GANESAN
Unlikely
Communication walkie talkie to be carried.Biefing of
Low
NONE SATHEESH /
Failure operation well understood by all 04-02-2025
personnel involved, Secondary
means established.
Very Low
GANESAN
Unlikely
Minor
Inadequate Unsafe operation Check Lighting prior operation. Job will carried in day hrs NONE
Lighting/Darkness SATHEESH /
Comply with PMS 04-02-2025
Substantial
Use proper PPE. Ensure operating GANESAN
Unlikely
Slippery / unsafe Slips & Trips Antiskid surface on boat deck, & safety
Low
area is clear of oil/grease stains, salt NONE SATHEESH /
surface (on boat deck) shoee grip should check.
patches. Ref HSPP CH 2.14 04-02-2025
LOWERING OF
LIFE BOAT /
2 RESCUE BOAT
Substantial
Read Manufacturers manual &
Lack of Familiarity Injury to person and GANESAN
Unlikely
AND Company procedures thoroughly - Before carried out job training has
Low
MANOEUVRING with Life boat davit damage to property NONE SATHEESH /
control / equipment Ensure all familiar with procedures. given and only trained crew involved. 04-02-2025
Regular training and drills.
Substantial
Poor condition of GANESAN
Unlikely
embarkation ladder / Man Overboard Check before use -Maintain as per Backup ladder and Lifebuoy stby at Low
NONE SATHEESH /
shackles PMS working place 04-02-2025
Substantial
Damage lifeboat hull Job not to be undetaken unless v/l is Job to be carried out in fair weather
Low
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Activity Step Hazard Consequence Existing Control Measure (Control measures in place to Recovery Measures Existing Risk Further Risk Control Measures Modified Name / Date and
(Job Scope break (Hazards associated with each (Worst Possible outcome from prevent the occurrence of inadvertent events due to (Measures in place to reduce the consequence if (Residual (Control measures not covered in SMS. They are Risk Signature (PIC-Ensuring
activity step. Hazard inadvertent event because of hazard. inadverent event take place; eg. Placing of fire Risk with 'Best practices' adopted or measure taken (Final Risk the control measures
down and placed from local procedures) are in place)
sequentially) identification shall focus on its mentioned hazard) extinguishers, stretchers, Rescue davits etc. existing after
affect to people, environment, (These are taken from the SMS and/or precautions required control and applying
Consequences
Consequences
Modified Risk
Existing Risk
Likelihood
Likelihood
Life boat not moving
out of its stowed Life boats to be moved out of its
position evenly stowed position weekly as per
Substantial
because of getting Slowly lower the life boats
Medium
requirement. L/B to be lowered to GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
stuck in position as a Damage lifeboat hull Weekly L/Boat Inspection carried out. form the resting
Low
result of which the and property water level without personnel and And record verified. horn ,maintian equal sight on SATHEESH /
wire can slip of the picked up. During lowering monitor lowering of Lifeboat 04-02-2025
falls causing boat to that the life boats are evenly moviing
imbalance and out of its stowed position
LOWERING OF damage to equipment
LIFE BOAT /
3 RESCUE BOAT
AND
MANOEUVRING
Substantial
Medium
Equipment failure Injury. Damage. Loss without personnel and picked up. below deck level life boat to be GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
Low
(lifeboat davit / Upon confirmation of all in order send Painter made fast lowered and picked up on SATHEESH /
motor, sheaves, etc), of life. crew and relaunch the boat. Cams embarkation deck. All part 04-02-2025
positioning to be checked . checked for smooth operation
Substantial
GANESAN
Unlikely
Malfunction / failure Damage to the boat & Check prior operation. Test limit
Low
Same to be done NONE SATHEESH /
of limit switches davit switch as per schedule. 04-02-2025
Marginal
Medium
LowerL/B without personnel first - GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
Malfunction of brake Injury. Damage. Loss Call for immediate medical attention . embarkation deck without any
Low
of life. Brake lining inspection / renewal as First Aid kit to be always available crew and checked whether SATHEESH /
per PMS 04-02-2025
brake holding or not
Marginal
Medium
Launch boat regularly as per GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
Failure of onload Call for immediate medical attention . Check for SSD pins and smooth
Low
release mechanism schedule . Carry out maintanence as First Aid kit to be always available operation of the same SATHEESH /
per PMS. Ref Tech Manual CH 3.5 04-02-2025
LOWERING OF
LIFE BOAT /
4 RESCUE BOAT
AND
MANOEUVRING
Marginal
Medium
Unlikely SSD pins to be removed only GANESAN
Unlikely
Critical
Accidental operation Injury to person and Brief all personnel before Drill -Hold Call for immediate medical attention .
Low
of release gear damage to property First Aid kit to be always available when vsl is just above the SATHEESH /
regular Training sessions water level 04-02-2025
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Activity Step Hazard Consequence Existing Control Measure (Control measures in place to Recovery Measures Existing Risk Further Risk Control Measures Modified Name / Date and
LOWERING OF
(Job Scope break (Hazards associated with each (Worst Possible outcome from prevent the occurrence of inadvertent events due to (Measures in place to reduce the consequence if (Residual (Control measures not covered in SMS. They are Risk Signature (PIC-Ensuring
'Best practices' adopted or measure taken the control measures
LIFEand
down BOAT /
placed activity step. Hazard
identification shall focus on its
inadvertent event because of
mentioned hazard)
hazard. inadverent event take place; eg. Placing of fire
extinguishers, stretchers, Rescue davits etc.
Risk with
existing from local procedures)
(Final Risk
after are in place)
4 RESCUE BOAT
sequentially) affect to people, environment, (These are taken from the SMS and/or precautions required control and applying
Consequences
Consequences
Modified Risk
Existing Risk
Likelihood
Likelihood
Boats to be lowered into water
Very Low
Marginal
Medium
Wire to be inspected and maintained GANESAN
Unlikely
Remote
Critical
Parting of falls/ wire Injury. Damage. Loss and Renewed as per PMS. Ref Tech
Call for immediate medical attention . level without any person on SATHEESH /
of life. First Aid kit to be always available board and avoid jerks and 04-02-2025
Manual Ch 3.5 kinks to falls while lowering
Substantial
Additional length of guide rope to be
GANESAN
Unlikely
Free movement of Injury to person and tied to the hook. Same can be held Call for immediate medical attention .
Low
NONE SATHEESH /
hooks after releasing damage to property prior alligning the boat with the First Aid kit to be always available
04-02-2025
hooks.
Substantial
Responsible officer to carry out all GANESAN
Unlikely
LOWERING OF Failure to secure the Call for immediate medical attention .
Low
LIFE BOAT / Lifeboat flooding checks prior launching the boat. NONE SATHEESH /
plugs First Aid kit to be always available 04-02-2025
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AND
MANOEUVRING
Substantial
Same maintained as per PMS. Test engines prior lowering. Use of oars GANESAN
Unlikely
to bring boat alongside. Responsible
Low
Failure of engines Unable to Manoeuver Engineer to be familiar with the NONE SATHEESH /
engineer to be in the boat team. Call 04-02-2025
operation and maintanence of the LB for shore assistance if needed
engine. Ref Tech Manual CH 3.5
Substantial
Sufficient crew to be available. GANESAN
Unlikely
Improper operation & All crew available for the drill. Rested in
Low
Inadequate crew Priority to be given to launching SATHEESH /
handling of boat. advance. 04-02-2025
/lowering boats. Ref HSPP CH 1
Substantial
Lifebuoy with line to be standby for
Improper Donning of GANESAN
Unlikely
L/Jackets , Immersion Drowning if fall in Training sessions/Drill Posters in use. Call for immediate medical
Low
SATHEESH /
suit's water accidently Crew Quarters .Check before entry attention . First Aid kit to be always 04-02-2025
available
LOWERING OF
LIFE BOAT /
6 RESCUE BOAT
AND Responsible officer to carry out all
MANOEUVRING checks prior hoisting the boat.Ensure
Marginal
Medium
Boat to lowered just above GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
Hooks not locked Injury to person and cams are in correct position. Hoist Call for immediate medical attention .
Low
properly damage to property water level and hooks to be SATHEESH /
the boat above waterlevel and confirm First Aid kit to be always available tested 04-02-2025
all in order before picking it up
completely.
Substantial
Responsible officer to carry out all GANESAN
Unlikely
Failure to Damage to the
Low
checks prior launching the boat. Assess the damage & Carry out repairs SATHEESH /
remove/clear lashings lifeboat & lashing 04-02-2025
Duties to be checked and carried out.
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Activity Step Hazard Consequence Existing Control Measure (Control measures in place to Recovery Measures Existing Risk Further Risk Control Measures Modified Name / Date and
(Job Scope break (Hazards associated with each (Worst Possible outcome from prevent the occurrence of inadvertent events due to (Measures in place to reduce the consequence if (Residual (Control measures not covered in SMS. They are Risk Signature (PIC-Ensuring
activity step. Hazard inadvertent event because of hazard. inadverent event take place; eg. Placing of fire Risk with 'Best practices' adopted or measure taken (Final Risk the control measures
down and placed from local procedures) are in place)
sequentially) identification shall focus on its mentioned hazard) extinguishers, stretchers, Rescue davits etc. existing after
affect to people, environment, (These are taken from the SMS and/or precautions required control and applying
Consequences
Consequences
Modified Risk
Existing Risk
Likelihood
Likelihood
Foundation bolts inspection before Before taking weight on hooks,
Marginal
Medium
GANESAN
Unlikely
Unlikely
Critical
Weakened Release Injury. Damage. Loss use -. Regular thorough inspection of Call for immediate medical attention . thorough inspection of the
Low
SATHEESH /
Hook Foundation bolts of life. boat as per PMS. Ref Tech Manual CH First Aid kit to be always available foundation bolts and hook to 04-02-2025
3.5 carryout
Substantial
Incorrect length/ Damage / correct length. Same to be tried out GANESAN
Unlikely
Correct adjustment of the wire. Assess
Low
adjustment of Self entanglement of the after the first installation. Optimum the damage, renew if required. SATHEESH /
LOWERING OF lowering wire self lowering wire 04-02-2025
LIFE BOAT / turns to to be taken on the drum to
7 RESCUE BOAT activate the movement of the brake.
AND
MANOEUVRING
Substantial
Call for immediate medical attention . GANESAN
Unlikely
Strong winds , sea Injury to person and Local weather forecast to be
Low
swells damage to property First Aid kit to be always available, SATHEESH /
assessed in advance Repairs if damage to the boat. 04-02-2025
Substantial
arise due to wakes Uncontrolled The traffic around the vessel is to be seatbelts if suspect any unusual GANESAN
Unlikely
from other passing
Low
ships / water crafts movements of boat.
Injury to boat crew.
monitored and the personnel alerted movement of lifeboat. Call for
immediate medical attention . First Aid
SATHEESH /
04-02-2025
during the launching accordingly
of lifeboats kit to be always available
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT WERE DISCUSSED / BRIEFED TO THE FOLLOWING CREW MEMBERS ( Applicable to level 2 RA only)
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