Tag: injury onboard

On April 19th in Italy, a ferry transporting passengers from the island of Capri to Naples, where a Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting was taking place, crashed into a quay, resulting in injuries to at least 29 individuals, Reuters highlights.

Seventeen passengers were injured when a Bulgarian river cruise vessel experienced a steering malfunction and collided with the walls of a lock along the Danube River in Austria, as reported by local authorities on 30th March.

Research has underscored the significance of addressing not only the physical aspects but also the psychological repercussions of an injury to achieve best outcome.

Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place, during the early hours of 07 October 2022, Port Gdynia was moored alongside in the port of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Cargo operations had been stopped due to heavy rain and stevedores had left the vessel. 

Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place on 18 July 2022, whilst Sunny Isles was en route from Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to Durban, South Africa, in a loaded condition, the second engineer was organizing and inspecting chain blocks in the engine-room, along with two other crew members.

Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place in the morning of 26 September 2022, whilst Milagro was drifting outside the Republic of Korea’s territorial waters, the fitter was assigned to replace a leaking hydraulic pipe on the main deck.

According to NorthStandard P&I Club, in the aftermath of an incident on board that leads to serious or fatal injuries, the wellbeing of fellow crewmembers must not be forgotten, especially when there is potential to re-open emotional wounds during an investigation.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, A RoRo ferry had finished loading and was leaving the berth. A strong onshore wind was pushing the ferry against the quay, and two bow thrusters were working at 100% to push the bow off the berth. Meanwhile, forward, the seamen were preparing the lines for the next berthing.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal disorders pose significant costs for employers, including absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased healthcare expenses. These disorders, often more severe than typical nonfatal injuries, result from factors such as repetitive motion, overexertion, and awkward lifting techniques.

A cruise ship has safely made its way back to the United Kingdom following a tumultuous encounter with a powerful storm in the Bay of Biscay.