Prior to 2 February 2011, the crew had encountered problems with the lifting wire jamming in the head of the davit when the bucket was hoisted too high. However, nothing had been done to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Comments in the company's submission
The ATSB has been advised by Hanjin Ship Management that because the problem of jamming was not reported to the chief mate, neither he nor Hanjin Ship Management were aware of it.
As a result of the accident, it is now a requirement for the ship’s safety officer to be more proactive during tool box meetings and safety ‘walk arounds’ in questioning the crew about problems they are encountering during routine operations.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Hanjin Ship Management adequately addresses this safety issue.
