Mars Report 2013
TheNautical Institute has issued Mars Report No.29 regarding failed luggage disembarkation.
Vessel was in a congested anchorage with a strong current. A launch arrived to pick up disembarking crew of 10 persons who were leaving the vessel by pilot ladder (with combination of gangway) which was the only convenient means under the circumstances. After picking up the crew, the boat shifted aft to pick up crews’ luggage which had already been placed on a cargo net on the provision crane. The bosun, who was in charge of operation, lowered the cargo net to the boat. As the crew unloaded their luggage, the fierce current and the weight of the cargo net caused the boat to swing and broach to the current. The boat skipper increased the speed of the engine to hold position but the boat drifted further away. The cargo net, still hooked on the crane, began to slide down to the sea and most of the luggage was dipped and soaked in water before the bosun could heave the cargo net out of sea. It took almost 10 minutes for the skipper to bring the boat alongside again.
For further information, click on the Mars Report No.29-2013.
Source: The Nautical Institute
