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Stevedore crushed between containers The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued the report of its investigation into the stevedore fatality on board a container ship in Port Botany, New South Wales on 28 March 2010.The individual died when struck by a container during loading operations. A twistlock foundation failed when exposed to gross overstress conditions. While new employees were warned about the dangers of working between a moving container and a fixed object, this was not reinforced in safe work instructions and was routinely ignored on the jobFor more information, click here.Source: ATSB

On board a passenger ship in Melbourne The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued the report of its investigation into a serious crew member injury on board a passenger/ro-ro ship in Melbourne on 17 September 2011.A rating moved two catwalk gratings in the engineroom in preparation for relocating a large fan.The electrical engineer told him to place a safety barrier around the opening.The electrical engineer then attempted to push one of the gratings back into place, but fell through the opening, incurring serious injury.Click here to view the reportSource: ATSB

The injury occurred when a compressed air cylinder he was charging exploded The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued a notice stating that it has commenced an investigation into the serious crew member injury on board a bulk carrier at sea off Eden, New South Wales on 11 October 2011The injury occurred when a compressed air cylinder he was charging exploded.At 1450 on 11 October 2011, a crew member on board the wood chip bulk carrier Universal Gloria, at sea off New South Wales, was seriously burnt when a compressed air cylinder he was charging exploded. The injured man was given first aid on board the ship and at 1830 on 11 October, when it anchored off Eden, New South Wales, he was evacuated and hospitalised.On 12 October, when the ATSB was notified of the incident, it initiated an investigation. Two ATSB investigators travelled to Eden on 13 October to conduct an on-site investigation, interview involved parties and collect relevant information. The evidence obtained will be analysed and a draft investigation report compiled. When the draft investigation report is approved for release, it will be forwarded to directly involved parties for comment.A report has not yet been released for this ...

A total of 546 marine occurrences were reported The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) posted its report entitled Australian Shipping Occurrence Statistics 2005 to 2010.A total of 546 marine occurrences were reported to the ATSB during the period.While there were decreases in reported occurrences in 2008 to 2010, the number of serious incidents remained fairly constant.The Western Australian and Queensland coasts had the most marine occurrences.You can view the report by clicking here.Source: ATSB

Investigation report issued by ATSB The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued recently the report of its investigation of a crew member fatality following a fall on board a bulk carrier at sea on 2 February 2011.Investigation revealed that the bosun fell into a cargo hold when he lost his balance while standing on the hatch coaming. He was attempting to free a cargo runner that had jammed in the head of a davit the crew was using to lift iron ore residue from the hold.The davit had been in use for several years and jammed not infrequently. Normally, the davit would be swung back over the deck before clearing the jam. It is not known why the bosun elected to climb onto the hatch coaming on this occasion.No formal safety assessment regarding use of the davit on this ship had been done.To view the report, click here.Source: ATSB

Died after falling from the ships number five cargo hold ladder The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued the report of its investigation into a crew member fatality on board a bulk carrier at sea off Queensland on 15 November 2010.The individual died after falling from the ship's number five cargo hold ladder while repairing a section of its hand railing. The exact reason for the fall could not be determined, but it was found that he was not wearing a safety harness and his hardhat was probably not fastened correctly.To view the report please click hereSource: Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Bulker grounds off Australia A coal carrier that ran aground off Gladstone in central Queensland last week is still anchored off the harbour.The Panamanian-registered ship became stuck on a mud bank in the main shipping channel on Friday afternoon.Marine surveyors and divers have been inspecting the coal carrier.A spokesman from Marine Safety Queensland says it is waiting on Federal Government approvals before the ship is moved.The Australian Marine Safety Authority and Australian Transport Safety Bureau are compiling reports into the incident.Source: ABC News

Three crewmembers are reported to have benn injured The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued a media release stating that it has commenced an investigation into the engine room explosion on board a tanker at Brisbane, Queensland on 16 January 2011. Three crewmembers are reported to have been injured.Source: Australian Transport Safety Bureau