Competence of the operator of a floating excavator

Not to be implemented

Marine M

Accident

24.9.2012

D4/2011M/S1

Recommendation

The company owning the device uses only competent persons as the operators of a floating excavator Particular attention must be paid to situations where the equipment is transported or when operations take place in deep water. A company must have its equipment inspected by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi) and obtains the necessary documents for the equipment and its crew.