Mars Reports 2015
The Nautical Institute has issued a Mars Report related to chains and lashing equipment.
Stevedores were securing containers on board a vessel with chain slings. During the securing of one container, the chain broke at the hook and hit a stevedore on the head. The stevedores helmet took the brunt of the impact and was cracked in the process. The victim was treated with stitches and had to take 11 days medical leave.
During the investigation the Master was asked to show the schedule of inspection/maintenance of the lashing equipment but none was available.
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