During cargo operations on a container ship in Hull on 16 January 2012
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation of a death resulting from a man overboard situation during cargo operations on a container ship in Hull on 16 January 2012.
The crewmember fell between the ship and the quay while disembarking the vessel through the pilot gate. The pilot gate had no ladder or gangway and it was approximately 80 cm from the deck to the bollard in the quay.
Use of the pilot gate as a shortcut to board or exit the vessel was not authorized, but the practice had arisen among the crew and was not discouraged by the master or the owner.
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Source: MAIB
