Tag: fatality onboard

A tragic incident occurred early in the morning of 4th May in Algeciras waters, Spain, during crew change operation.

RMI issued an investigation report on the fatal fall of a seafarer from a portable ladder onboard the bulk carrier Sfera, while underway in the Philippine Sea, in June 2020. The investigation highlighted non-compliance with SMS procedures with respect to safe use of portable ladders and use of PPE.

Bahamas Maritime Authority issued a Safety Alert, sharing lessons to be learned from the death of a rope access technician inside a cargo tank.

Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from a fatal fall of a Second Engineer from a set of staggered vertical ladders to the bottom of a cargo hold onboard a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier. 

At least three people have reportedly lost their lives after a fire onboard an oil tanker off the Baniyas refinery, Syria, on Saturday. Some reports say the fire came from a suspected attack by a drone coming from Lebanese waters, while others attribute the incident to a welding accident.

Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from a fatal electrical work accident onboard a bulk carrier while underway. The Third Engineer was electrocuted on the top of the engine room overhead crane.

RMI issued its Annual Report on marine safety investigations for 2020, recording a total of 726 very serious marine casualties, marine casualties, marine incidents, and occurrences, 80 less than reported during 2019.

Singapore-based shipping company is working with Vanuatu authorities to trace the contacts of a dead crew member found washed ashore and infected with COVID-19.

Three crew members have died and several remain missing after a cargo ship ran aground in waters off Surigao del Norte amid a typhoon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. 

The US Coast Guard announced on Monday it is suspending its search for the eight remaining missing Seacor Power lift boat crewmembers, 8 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana.