Title: 1_Personnel Transfer Introduction Master

Duration: 1:27 minutes

Description:
An introduction to the dangers of various modes of personnel transfers.

1_Personnel Transfer Introduction Master Transcript

[Background music plays]

Tense electric piano notes begin.

[Video footage]
An aerial view of a tanker about to pass under a huge suspension bridge. A time-lapse shot from on
board the tanker approaching the bridge. A view from the dock of a tanker, the Scott Spirit, passing.
Shots of a towboat, the Captain Raphael, pushing a barge along a river towards an industrial shoreline
with many smoking chimneys and pylons. A shot from behind of a ship’s captain standing on the
bridge, looking through a pair of binoculars. A view over the railings of a ship moving past a dock with a
large tanker on the other side.

Narrator
The shipping and maritime industry is the heart of global trade, and has an overriding responsibility to
maintain best practice.

[Video footage]
A view through some railings, of a large tanker, the Erin Schulte, with a wind turbine in the
background. Shots from the side and behind of a man on the bridge of a barge, looking at something
below and speaking into a radio mouthpiece. Two shots from above of different workers in hi-vis
overalls turning large valves connected to large pipe systems, one using a wrench. A shot from behind
of a man in white overalls standing on the bridge talking into a walkie talkie, looking out of the
window. A view through a window of a man wearing epaulettes and a cap speaking into a walkie talkie
on board a vessel with cranes on.

Narrator
We all go through robust training, so we understand risks, and we have protocol, procedures and
barriers in place to mitigate them.

[Video footage]
Shots from behind of a man in epaulettes approaching a vantage point high up on a tanker, watching
another smaller vessel approaching alongside. A close-up of hands turning a wheel with a dial display.
A view from behind of a captain navigating busy waters. The same man seen earlier wearing epaulettes
and a cap, raising binoculars and looking through them. A view of two workers in hi-vis overalls,
securing mooring ropes to bollards on board a vessel. A downward shot of four workers in similar attire
pulling a cable through a mechanism built into the railings on the side of the deck. A view along the
deck of a tanker as one worker descends some steps, apparently joining an accommodation ladder,
having just boarded. A view along the deck as two able seamen help guide a suspended basket over
the side of the vessel. A view from inside the bridge of a vessel approaching the side of a large tanker
where a combination ladder is set up. A view from the bottom of the ladder, panning upwards to the
top.

Narrator
One important area that we must continue to pay particular attention to is personnel transfers. There
are a number of modes of transfer, including cranes, offshore gangways, and combination and pilot
ladders, which all carry their own risks.

[Video footage]
A view of two able seamen approaching the basket as it lies flat on the deck. A man wearing a shirt
with epaulettes and a Cosco logo, speaking into a telephone on the bridge. A downward view of a man
in hi-vis overalls and a hardhat making a repetitive thumbs-up motion. A view of a man in hi-vis
overalls and a hardhat operating the controls of a crane. A basket being lowered by rope. A view
approaching alongside a tanker where someone is descending an accommodation ladder diagonally
halfway down the side.

Narrator
However, with continuing incidents, the challenges presented by transfers at sea must be recognized,
and it’s critical that we continue to seek improvements to prevent these incidents occurring.

[Video footage]
A view over the side of a vessel as a workman walks past the railings carrying a spanner. A view from
behind of a man wearing epaulettes and sunglasses, looking out from the bridge. A ground-level shot
of two people approaching the railings on an observation deck, silhouetted against a low sun. A slow-
motion panning shot of a man in hi-vis overalls standing on the bridge, looking at something on a desk.
An able seaman speaking to a man with epaulettes in a corridor. An aerial shot rising up above a tanker
with a smaller vessel alongside it.

Narrator
We want everyone to stay safe at work and return home to their family and friends. Remaining
chronically uneased and challenging complacency can help make this possible.

[Video footage]
A view from underneath of the basket being lowered by crane. A view through some railings of the
basket descending towards the water. A pilot ladder is unwound from a winch on deck. A view from
the smaller vessel alongside of the ladder extending down the side of the tanker next to the diagonal
accommodation ladder where a worker is positioned at the end. Three men wearing epaulettes
standing on the bridge, one speaking into a walkie talkie. A view from on board a higher vessel of two
men wearing buoyancy aids and gloves, standing on the edge of a barge. Shots of a man wearing
epaulettes and a Cosco shirt on the bridge, approaching a telephone, picking it up and speaking. Shots
of the man at the end of the accommodation ladder, attached to a safety line, helping align the pilot
ladder as two workers unfurl it on deck above. An aerial view of a tanker under the setting sun. Huge
letters, partly obscured, on the hull read “Powered By”.

Narrator
You’re now going to be presented with three scenarios. See if you can identify the factors that
contributed to each incident, and afterwards, as a team, have an honest, open discussion and ask
yourselves, is this the best mode of transfer, or can it be done in a safer way?
Title: 2_Personnel Transfer Ladder Master
Duration: 3:06 minutes

Description:
A dramatization of a personnel ladder transfer situation going wrong.

2_Personnel Transfer Ladder Master Transcript

[Background music plays]

Tense percussive music begins.

[Video footage]
A view from a travelling vessel across a body of water, of a large tanker, the Scott Spirit. Two able
seamen, one male, one female, in orange overalls and hardhats approach a pilot ladder rolled up on a
winch attached to the deck of a tanker. Shots of them speaking to each other in turn as they untangle
ropes on either side, and a shot of loose rope gathering at Able Seaman 1’s feet.

Able Seaman 1
Why are we doing this now?

Able Seaman 2
I know what you mean. He’ll be alongside in two hours.

Able Seaman 1
Yeah, couldn’t they wait?

Able Seaman 2
Someone made a decision to get the technician on board now so he can start the compressor.

Able Seaman 1
What, is it so urgent?

Able Seaman 2
I don't know.

Able Seaman 1
Who’s the supervisor?

Able Seaman 2
The master said he’d do it.

[Video footage]
A view from the back of the bridge of the master approaching the window. A close-up of a pair of
binoculars as he picks them up. A view from the surface of a desk of him looking through the
binoculars.

[Audio]
A message alert.

[Video footage]
A close-up of a phone with a cracked screen. Shots of the master putting down the binoculars, picking
up his phone and looking at it. A view across the water of a yellow vessel approaching. A shot from on
board the vessel of the transfer worker in orange overalls, buoyancy aid and a hardhat, carrying a
rucksack, approaching and climbing a set of steps towards the bridge. A view from inside the bridge of
the captain stood at the controls whilst the transfer worker approaches the door outside. A shot of him
opening the door and entering. Shots of him approaching the back of the controls, leaning on them
and talking to the captain.

Transfer Worker
Is it just you?

Captain
What?

Transfer Worker
You don’t have any crew.

Captain
Not today.

Transfer Worker
Are we near?

Captain
Yeah, it’s just up ahead.

[Video footage]
A view from the bridge, approaching the Scott Spirit. Shots of the able seamen talking by the pilot
ladder winch. Able Seaman 2 walks around to the back of the winch. A close-up of Able Seaman 1’s
hands holding the first rung of the ladder. Able Seaman 2 pulls down her goggles. A close-up of her
gloved hand turning a lever on the winch.

Able Seaman 2
Right, I’ll get the winch.

Able Seaman 1
Okay, I’ll take it out. Bloody hell. This has seen better days.

Able Seaman 2
Yeah, well, we just have to do it, all right. Let’s get going.

[Video footage]
Shots of Able Seaman 1 walking backwards, pulling the ladder whilst Able Seaman 2 operates the
winch, looking up from the deck, then from behind Able Seaman 1. A close-up of the ladder
unravelling. A view from the approaching vessel of the ladder descending down the side of the tanker.
Shots of the transfer worker and the captain in turn, speaking to each other on the bridge. A view
approaching the ladder on the side of the tanker, dead ahead.

Transfer Worker
So, you pull up alongside the pilot ladder. Is that right?

Captain
Have you done this before?
Transfer Worker
Yeah, I’ve climbed up a pilot ladder before.

Captain
Well, this looks like a combination ladder. Makes it a bit easier. Just do what they said in the video.

Transfer Worker
What video?

Captain
Really?

[Video footage]
Another view of the ladder, closer now. A view across the deck of the tanker, of the bridge high above.
Shots of the master on the bridge by the window, looking at his phone. A view of the ladder reaching
the water. More shots of the transfer worker and the captain speaking on the bridge of the smaller
vessel, both in shot, then over each of their shoulders in turn.

Captain
Well, look, when I get in close, you go outside and stand at the front of the launch. Then just step out
onto the pilot ladder. I’ll pull back, so if you fall off, you won’t land on the deck.

Transfer Worker
That’s kind of you.

[Video footage]
The transfer worker turns to leave the bridge. A close-up of his feet stepping over the raised door
frame as he opens the door. More shots of each of them speaking as he exits. Another close-up of his
feet stepping out of the door before it closes.

Supervisor
Just watch your step, all right?

Transfer Worker
No worries.

[Video footage]
A shot looking down the steps on the smaller vessel as the transfer worker descends. A shot of him
approaching from around a corner on deck. He adjusts his hardhat and looks up. A view up the ladder,
panning to the top. A view of him from above; he looks upwards and gives a thumbs up.

Transfer Worker
Okay?

[Video footage]
A shot looking up at the captain giving a thumbs up and a smile through the window of the bridge. The
transfer worker looks from the captain to the top of the ladder, then hooks the other strap of his
backpack over his shoulder. A ground-level shot of him approaching the ladder, then a point-of-view
shot approaching the ladder as a hand grasps it on one side. A series of shots of him starting to climb
the ladder: looking up from below, a close-up of his feet on the rungs, a close-up of his hand grasping
the rope, his dim reflection in the green-painted tanker hull, and from the point of view of the smaller
vessel now some way back. Shots of Able seaman 1 approaching the railings and looking over the side
of the tanker. A shot looking up at him looking down.

Able Seaman 1
Yes, I can see him now. He’s at the bottom of the ladder.

[Video footage]
Able Seaman 2 standing behind the winch giving a thumbs-up.

Able Seaman 2
Oh, great.

[Video footage]
A close-up of the pilot ladder knocking against the tanker’s hull. A view down the side of the hull of the
transfer worker climbing, a few rungs up on the ladder. A slow-motion shot of him putting his foot on a
rung and it slipping off. Another view along the side of the hull of him hanging from the ladder with his
legs dangling. A close-up of his hand letting go of the pilot ladder.

Transfer Worker
[Shouts]

[Audio]
A splash.

[Video footage]
A shot looking up at Able Seaman 1 as he’s looking over the side, then a view from behind Able
Seaman 2 of him shouting and pointing. A shot of Able Seaman 2 starting in surprise.

Able Seaman 1
Oh, God, he’s fallen over. Man overboard!

Able Seaman 2
What?

[Video footage]
Shots of the ladder swaying gently from side to side against the hull.

What factors led to this incident?

What personnel transfer related incidents have you experienced that could have been prevented?

What other methods could have been used instead of this transfer?

Title: 3_Personnel Transfer Barge Master

Duration: 3:00 minutes

Description:
A dramatization of a personnel barge transfer situation going wrong.
3_Personnel Transfer Barge Master Transcript

[Background music]
Steel-string guitar plucking, strumming and sliding with a beat developing.

[Video footage]
A close-up of a seabird standing on a post by water. Shots of a towboat, the Captain Raphael, pushing a
barge along a river towards an industrial shoreline with many smoking chimneys and pylons. A shot of
a similar towboat pushing a similar barge. A view of the Captain Raphael from on board the barge. A
view from behind of the other towboat pushing its barge. A shot focused on the bridge of the Captain
Raphael as it passes. A view across the deck of a barge of the bridge on a neighbouring vessel.

A close-up of a hand reaching for a mouse on a mousepad. A view over a man’s shoulder of a computer
screen displaying map sections and overlaid data. A view of the man sat in the captain’s chair on the
bridge of a towboat, using the computer. A view from behind as he looks round, gets up and reaches
for the radio mouthpiece. A close-up of his hand removing the mouthpiece from its hook. A shot of him
standing and speaking into the mouthpiece, then replacing it.

Radio
Texas Star, we have another vessel waiting for the berth. Can you leave the dock now?

Captain
Roger that. On our way. Damn.

[Video footage]
A view from outside the bridge of the captain exiting and leaning over the railing. A view from below of
him looking down and speaking.

Captain
Carl! Get up here.

[Video footage]
A shot from the captain’s point of view looking down at Carl, wearing a buoyancy aid, scrubbing the
deck with a long-handled brush. He looks up, then turns to put his brush back in its bucket. A view from
around the corner of Carl putting the brush in its bucket, letting the handle fall, then rushing past. A
view down some steps of him hurrying up them. A view from inside the bridge of the captain pacing as
Carl rushes through the doorway. Close-ups of Carl’s face and shots of the captain speaking to him.

Carl
What do you need, Cap?

Captain
We got another tow needs to get in here, so we got to get off quick. Tell that tanker man, I need him
off of here.

[Video footage]
A close-up of Carl looking to the side. A close-up of the radio transmitter; the captain’s hand appears,
unhooking the mouthpiece. A shot of the captain speaking into the mouthpiece. Halfway through
speaking, he gestures impatiently for Carl to get moving. A shot from behind the captain of Carl
leaving. A close-up of the captain’s hand replacing the mouthpiece. A shot of him standing on the
bridge, leaning slightly to yell after Carl.

Radio
Dock 3, Texas Star. Where are you? We’ve been waiting an hour. What’s the holdup?

Captain
Roger. We’re fixing to leave. Be right there. Over. And tell that guy to sign out.

[Video footage]
A shot of Carl rushing down the steps, holding both handrails, and out of shot at the bottom. He walks
swiftly along the side of the deck, looking at the floor. A close-up of his feet pausing in front of a taut
rope several inches above the floor, then stepping over it. A view of a man in overalls and a buoyancy
aid talking on his phone next to some equipment and a pile of rope. Carl approaches slowly from
behind. A close-up of the man on the phone stifling a yawn, then holding up a finger over his shoulder,
indicating for Carl to hold on a moment while he finishes his call.

Tanker Worker
Sorry, yeah. No, it’s been a long day. Yeah, I’ll see you soon. Okay.

[Video footage]
A shot over Carl’s shoulder of the tanker worker ending his call and putting his phone into his top
pocket as he turns round and addresses Carl. Shots over each men’s shoulders of the other speaking in
turn. They both walk off.

Tanker Worker
What?

Carl
Cap’s giving me a hard time. We need to get out of here.

Tanker Worker
Okay. I got to get my stuff.

Carl
Yeah, I need to sign you out too.

[Background music]
Tense pulsing synthesised bass notes with developing percussion.

[Video footage]
A shot from inside the vessel’s mess room of Carl and the tanker worker entering from outside. A door
opens on the other side of the room and the captain enters. The tanker worker closes the door behind
him and approaches the captain with a clipboard. The captain takes the clipboard, removes the
attached pen, and signs the attached piece of paper. A close-up of him tapping the pen on the
clipboard and handing both back to the tanker worker.

Captain
Ah, there you are.
Tanker Worker
Hey, we’re all done. Just need you to sign me out.

Captain
Yeah, it’s about time. I’m already behind schedule.

Tanker Worker
Yeah, okay.

[Video footage]
As the tanker worker moves out of shot, the captain sees a rucksack, lunchbox, flask and hardhat on
the table and turns to the tanker worker. A close-up of the items on the table. A shot of the tanker
worker responding to the captain, and then the captain replying. The captain turns to speak to Carl. A
shot of Carl silently acknowledging, then turning to pick up the items on the table. A shot of all three,
the captain gesturing as he approaches the door.

Captain
Oh, and is this your stuff?

Tanker Worker
Yeah, I’ll gather up and be out of your way before you know it.

Captain
Do that. You, help him out. Let me know when he’s off. Move it!

[Video footage]
A close-up of Carl picking up the lunchbox and putting it in the rucksack. Another shot of all three, the
tanker worker approaching to help collect his belongings, as the captain slings a buoyancy aid over his
shoulder, opens the door and steps out. A shot of a piece of rope stretching between two cleats,
holding two barges close together.

[Audio]
Rope creaking.

[Video footage]
A view from up high of the towboat stern and water churning out behind. A shot from the
neighbouring barge of Carl and the tanker worker emerging from a lower deck and approaching. Close-
ups of them approaching, one focused on a white bucket standing on the deck in front of them. The
tanker worker turns and gestures to Carl.

Carl
Hey, watch your step.

Tanker Worker
Give me that bag.

[Video footage]
Carl hands the tanker worker his rucksack, who then slings it over his shoulder. His hardhat is in his left
hand, and he reaches down to pick up the white bucket with his right. A close-up of his feet as he steps
over some frayed rope and across to the neighbouring barge. He looks back at the rope as he steps
across, and Carl follows. A close-up of Carl shaking his head, walking out of shot.
Tanker Worker
Is your captain always like that? Jesus.

[Video footage]
A close-up of two pieces of rope tightening against each other. A view along two neighbouring barges,
tied together at the far end with a gap between them.

[Audio]
Rope creaking. A phone ringing.

[Video footage]
A view of the two men approaching across the deck of the barge they have just stepped onto, the
tanker worker in front, holding his phone, then putting it to his ear and pausing briefly. A closer shot of
them standing on the barge as the tanker worker answers his phone, and they carry on walking.

Tanker Worker
Yeah? Ah, yeah, I’ll pick some up. All right.

[Video footage]
A close-up of their feet walking as the tanker worker steps over some kind of raised manhole. A view
along the deck of the barge as they approach. Carl speaks from behind, and the tanker worker stops
and turns to respond. A view over Carl’s shoulder of the tanker worker speaking and gesticulating with
his hardhat towards Carl. A view over his shoulder of Carl listening. Another view of them both on the
deck as the tanker worker turns back and continues approaching along the side.

Carl
We’re not supposed to be walking on the side.

Tanker Worker
Your captain said, they need this berth, and we’re going to make that happen as soon as possible.

[Video footage]
A view from a higher section of the deck of them approaching. A view, slowly zooming in, of the gap
between the two barges. Another shot from the higher section of the deck of Carl speaking to the
tanker worker. A view over Carl’s shoulder of the tanker worker speaking as he puts on his rucksack. A
view over his shoulder of Carl speaking. More shots from the same viewpoints as they continue talking,
whilst the tanker worker picks up the bucket.

Carl
There’s no gangplank.

Tanker Worker
There never is. They take it away after cargo operations.

Carl
Guess it speeds things up.

Tanker Worker
Yeah, that’s right.

Carl
Should I go get one?
Tanker Worker
Ah, there’s no need.

Carl
Are you just going to jump across?

Tanker Worker
No, Bro. I’m going to fly.

[Video footage]
A shot from their point of view of the water between the two vessels. Another shot over Carl’s
shoulder of the tanker worker speaking. A shot of the two of them speaking. Carl looks down at the
radio mouthpiece attached to the shoulder strap of his buoyancy aid as the captain’s voice is heard.

Carl
Are you sure? Because that’s not safe.

Tanker Worker
How else am I supposed to get over there?

Carl
It’ll only take a minute.

Captain
Carl, get ready to turn me loose.

[Video footage]
Another shot over Carl’s shoulder of the tanker worker speaking, as he starts to move away. A close-up
from behind of him carrying his hardhat, ear defenders and flask in one hand.

Tanker Worker
You got a lot to learn, my friend. I’ll see you next time.

[Background music]
Steel-string guitars return and the music builds to a crescendo.

[Video footage]
Slow-motion close-ups of his feet on the edge of the deck as he steps off, and from below, looking up
as both his feet leave the side, whilst Carl looks on in the background. A slow-motion close-up of the
toe of his boot making contact with the edge of the other barge, then slipping off. A slow-motion
point-of-view shot falling down the side of the vessel and into the murky water.

[Audio]
Underwater sounds.

[Video footage]
A view from below of Carl looking over the side. Shots from beside and the higher deck behind of him
grabbing his radio mouthpiece and speaking. A shot on the bridge of the captain getting up, alarmed,
and looking out of the window.

Carl
Captain! Captain! Man overboard!
What behaviours contributed to this incident?

What interventions could have been taken and when?

How could this incident be avoided?

Title: 4_Personnel Transfer Basket Master

Duration: 3:37 minutes

Description:
A dramatization of a personnel basket transfer situation going wrong.

4_Personnel Transfer Basket Master Transcript

[Background music plays]

Tense Staccato plucked string music begins

[Video footage]
A view through some railings of a large tanker, the Erin Schulte, with a wind turbine in the background.
A view down a shipping lane with tankers docked alongside, of a smaller yellow vessel approaching
from behind the end of a tanker in the foreground. Views from on board the yellow vessel of the
passing shoreline in the sun, and looking up past a crane arm at the bridge on board. Another view
down the shipping lane as the yellow vessel emerges from the left. A shot inside the bridge of the
captain sat in his chair, speaking to the chief engineer, leaning on the counter behind the dashboard,
holding a plastic cup. Shots over each of their shoulders of the other one speaking.

Captain
How come you’re joining the vessel now?

Chief Engineer
I’m a replacement. The chief engineer was medevac-ed off last week with a suspected heart attack.

Captain
[Sighs] I can understand that. It’s a stressful job being a chief engineer.

Chief Engineer
Yeah, you’re not wrong there.

[Background music]
A military-style snare-drum and wind instruments are introduced.

[Video footage]
A view across the deck of a large tanker towards the bridge at the far end. “No Smoking” is painted in
large red letters beneath it. A view down a corridor as an able seaman in a hardhat and orange overalls
approaches from the left, and a man in nautical epaulettes descends and adjacent staircase on the
right. They meet in the doorway and begin speaking. Shots over their shoulders of each of them
speaking in turn.

Third
Ah, there you are.

Able Seaman 1
Third. So, what do you want me to do?

Third
We’ll be taking the new chief engineer on board, but there’s a couple of problems.

Able Seaman 1
Yeah, I know. One of the accommodation ladders got damaged in the storm last week.

Third
I know, we should have fixed it.

Able Seaman 1
Well, we all had a lot of things to worry about. Why can’t we use the starboard?

Third
The Captain doesn’t want to use it. He says, we’ll have to go portside because of the lean.

Able Seaman 1
Well, it’s his call.

Third
Yes. So, we’ll be doing a basket transfer to bring the new chief aboard.

Able Seaman 1
Got it.

Third
I’ve sent a couple of ABs ahead to prepare the basket.

Able Seaman 1
Right.

Third
You’re happy to do that?

Able Seaman 1
Yeah, it’s no problem.

Third
Great. I’ll see you there.

Able Seaman 1
Right.

[Video footage]
Third and Able Seaman 1 walk in opposite directions down the corridor. A view down the deck of the
tanker of two able seamen approaching a basket lying flat in the foreground. A shot from the side of
them reaching the basket and positioning themselves either side. Close-ups of Able Seaman 2’s gloved
hands tying a rope around the handle of the basket, looking up at Able seaman 3 speaking, and level
with Able Seaman 2, kneeling down and speaking. A wider view of them both by the basket. A shot
from the side of Able Seaman 2 standing up.

Able Seaman 3
Can you attach the other tagline?

Able Seaman 2
Yeah, no problem.

Able Seaman 3
Where’d you find this basket?

Able Seaman 2
In the stores.

Able Seaman 3
Was it the best one?

Able Seaman 2
It was the only one.

Able Seaman 3
I can’t see any inspection labels. Did it have any paperwork with it?

Able Seaman 2
No, but it’s only going to be used for a couple of minutes.

Able Seaman 3
Still, glad I’m not taking a ride on it.

Able Seaman 2
Yeah, likewise.

[Video footage]
A close-up view of the water through the railings on the side of the tanker. A shot of the captain on the
bridge with the chief engineer. The captain is sitting in his chair, finishing a phone call on a receiver
connected to the dashboard. A close-up of his hand replacing the receiver on its cradle. Shots over
each of their shoulders of them speaking in turn.

Captain
Okay, yep, that’s fine. All right, roger that. They’re having a problem with the accommodation ladder,
so it’ll have to be a basket transfer.

Chief Engineer
Oh, okay.

Captain
You done one of those before?

Chief Engineer
Once.

Captain
[Sighs], rather you than me.

[Video footage]
A view down across the deck from partway up the steps to the bridge of Third and Able Seaman 1
approaching in hardhats. Third is wearing a hi-vis jacket. A shot from close to the deck of them coming
to a stop near a crane. Various shots of them conversing, from over Able Seaman 1’s shoulder, behind
Third, from the same point partway up the steps. A shot of the crane. Close-up shots of both their
faces as they speak in turn.

Third
You have done this before, I assume?

Able Seaman 1
I’ve lifted all sorts of cargo a lot heavier than a person.

Third
I guess so. Get one of the ABs to act as your banksman.

Able Seaman 1
All right.

Third
Does this crane have a special mode for personnel transfer?

Able Seaman 1
Ah… No, I don't think so. I think, that’s only on the newer cranes.

Third
It should be okay. Just get on with it.

Able Seaman 1
All right.

[Video footage]
A view down across the deck from partway up the steps to the bridge, of Third and Able Seaman 1
going separate ways. A shot from where they were standing of Able Seaman 1 approaching the crane.
A view over the railings of the smaller yellow vessel turning to approach the side of the tanker. A high
shot of Able Seaman 2 and Able Seaman 3 standing either side of the basket by the railings, looking up
as the hook of the crane appears from above. A shot from further down the deck of the crane lowering
its hook towards the basket.

[Background music]
A dramatic violin is introduced.

[Video footage]
Another shot from the same higher vantage point of Able Seaman 3 looking back with an outstretched
hand to signal the crane operator to stop. Able Seaman 2 steps onto the basket and reaches down. A
close-up of him placing a metal loop over the crane hook. A shot of Able Seaman 3 looking back and
pointing upwards. A close-up of Able Seaman 1’s hands operating the crane controls. Another shot
from further along deck of the crane lifting the basket off the deck. A shot from the higher vantage
point of Able Seaman 2 holding some rope and watching the basket rise. A shot of Able Seaman 3
through the rope net of the basket as it pulls straight. A shot from over Able Seaman 1’s shoulder of
him returning a thumbs-up from Able Seaman 3 below. Shots of Able Seaman 2 and Able Seaman 3
steadying the basket as it lifts off the deck. Able Seaman 2 holds the rope attached to it. A view
through the railings of the yellow vessel approaching. More shots over their shoulders of the captain
and the chief engineer talking on the bridge.

Captain
Right, I’m just going to get close to it. So, they’re going to drop the basket onto the deck, and you just
walk straight onto it.

Chief Engineer
Well, ah, okay.

Captain
And make sure you hang on.

Chief Engineer
Don’t worry, I will.

[Video footage]
A shot of Able Seaman 3 pointing with both hands to direct the crane operator. A view along the deck
of the basket moving over the edge of the tanker. A view from behind as Able Seaman 2 gathers the
rope attached to the basket. A close-up of his hands tossing the rope over the side of the railings. A
slow-motion close-up of the rope falling tangled over a pair of bollards on a lower deck level close to
the water. More shots over their shoulders of the captain and the chief engineer talking on the bridge,
along with a shot through some railings of the basket being lowered. The chief engineer turns to leave.

Captain
We were planning to do a test transfer, but I’m out of time.

Chief Engineer
What does that mean?

Captain
They’re bringing the basket down.

Chief Engineer
You want me to go down now?

Captain
Don’t hang about.

Chief Engineer
Yeah, all right.

[Video footage]
A close-up of the chief engineer’s bag and hardhat as he picks them up. A view from below of the
basket being lowered by the crane. Shots from above and below of the chief engineer reaching to
steady the basket as it comes within reach. A close-up of his bag as he picks it up. A shot through the
basket ropes of him looking up questioningly and giving a thumbs-up. A close-up of his feet stepping
onto the side of the basket. A close-up of his two feet standing on the edge of the base of the basket as
it lifts off the deck. A view from the deck of the basket rising with the chief engineer clinging onto the
ropes on the outside. A shot of the basket passing close by. A point-of-view shot through the ropes as
the basket turns slowly in the air between both vessels. A view from below as it glides towards the
tanker.
Close-ups of the rope tangled around the bollards being pulled taut, following its line up to the basket,
and becoming tangled on a railing. A view from below of the basket jolting to a stop in mid-air. A close-
up from inside the basket of the engineer struggling to hold on, then losing his grip and falling. A point-
of-view shot falling towards, and into, the murky water beside the deck of the smaller vessel.

[Background music]
Reaches a dramatic crescendo and stops.

Chief Engineer
[Shouts]

[Audio]
A splash.

[Video footage]
A shot of Able Seaman 2 standing by the basket cable, pointing over the railings, looking back and
shouting. A view over the side of the empty basket rising upwards.

Able Seaman 2
Man overboard!

What went wrong here?

Why did it go wrong?

Which alternative methods can we use instead?

Title: 5_Personnel Transfer Outro Master

Duration: 0:28 minutes

Description:
A summary of the lessons learnt.

5_Personnel Transfer Outro Master Transcript

[Background music]
Percussion and electric piano notes.

[Video footage]
A collection of footage from the previous videos: A view along the deck of the tanker with the bridge
high above the “No Smoking” sign. From the barge transfer video, Carl and the tanker worker walking
along the side of the barge. From the basket transfer video, Able Seaman 2 and Able Seaman 3
approaching the basket lying on the deck. A close-up of Able Seaman 2’s hands tying the rope onto the
basket. A view along the deck of them both guiding the basket as the crane lifts it over the edge of the
tanker. A close-up of Able Seaman 2’s hands tossing the loose rope connected to the basket over the
railings, and the slow-motion shot of it falling tangled over the bollards below. Able Seaman 2 pointing
and shouting, “Man overboard!”

Narrator
By now, you will have identified several areas that can improve safety when embarking on personnel
transfer, and how events can escalate in the blink of an eye.

[Video footage]
A close-up of rope connecting cleats on the two barges from the barge transfer video. Shots from
behind and below of the tanker worker stepping from one barge onto the other as Carl looks on. The
transfer worker from the ladder transfer video approaching from around a corner on board the vessel
and looking up. A view of the combination ladder, panning up to the top. A shot from above of him
looking up towards the captain.

Narrator
So, our final words to you are, before commencing a personnel transfer, stop, and ask yourself, do we
really need to do this, or is there another, possibly safer, way?