201436 Line thrower not ready for use
At a recent flag inspection in conjunction with a PSC inspection, we found that the line throwing apparatus was not armed for use.
The vessel was provided with an IKAROS line throwing apparatus. The units were found in the un-armed condition; that is, the black plastic cylinder was not fitted between the rocket and the trigger. This means that the line throwing apparatus would not activate if the trigger was pulled. The plastic cover to the line throwing apparatus has a small label which states ‘For safety during transit rocket is not armed. Rocket should be prepared for use once on board ship in accordance with enclosed instructions.’
It is unknown why the rocket was not armed upon receipt on board the vessel.
