Report 00056

Published: 9 May 2014

Defects or Issues Identified

"Certificate numbers on blocks of crane 3 and 4 were extremely hard to identify. Blocks on crane 1 and 2 were re-stamped by a class surveyor. All shackles and hooks on all cranes had no certificate numbers that could be identified, so were not used."

Worksite

Patrick Bulk and General - Port Kembla

Actions Taken

  • Local MUA
  • Safety Report Lodged with company
  • "Took all shackles and hooks from cranes onboard vessel and used our own gear to rig grabs to cranes."


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Authorised by P Crumlin, Maritime Union of Australia, Sydney