Crane wire failure lists offshore wind vessel off Norway
2022Published 6 Oct 2026
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What happened
Saipem is reported to be investigating a crane accident aboard the Saipem 7000 off Norway. Reporting says a wire broke and the vessel listed. The vessel was later described as being in a stable and safe position. It is not reported which project was involved, whether work was under way at the time, or whether anyone was injured.
Contributing factors
Reporting states that a wire broke. The cause has not been reported and is under investigation.
Lessons learned
- A broken crane wire on a heavy-lift vessel used for offshore wind work can affect vessel stability and should be treated as a marine safety event.
- Lifting should stop until the vessel is confirmed stable and the failed wire and load path have been checked.
- Do not assume the project, the stage of work, injuries or a root cause until they are reported.
Published 2026-10-06. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.