Tag: ladder

Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place on 26 September 2022, when the master of VS Salome had just signed off and was disembarking the vessel while at anchor, on to a service boat, using the port side pilot ladder.

West of England P&I Club published a video which highlights the dangers that can occur when incorrect personal protective equipment is used and when procedures are not followed. The content defines working at height and the practical risk control measures to be used in order to reduce the risk of a fall.

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) focuses on an incident in which a Chief Officer slipped and fell from a pilot ladder onto a lifeboat, suffering minor bruising.

As the Nautical Institute reports, during a regular crew inspection of lifesaving and other equipment it was found that both pilot ladders had sustained damage on the side and on the top part of the manilla side ropes.

IMCA informs of a near-miss incident, where a ladder's weight had not been tested, meaning that it could have failed while it was being climbed.

As the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council informs, a seafarer fell from a gangway, losing his life, and provides lessons learned from the incident.

A joint collaboration between Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), National Maritime Safety at Sea Council (NMSSC) and WSH Council, published a video to raise workplace safety and health awareness and encourage adoption of good WSH practices when transferring to and from vessels.

In its latest monthly safety scenario, the Swedish Club describes an accident where a pilot had fallen into the water, after one of the side ropes of the ladder broke.

A marine pilot at the port of Yalova, Turkey died on July 18 after falling from a pilot ladder into the water.

After two cases regarding fatalities of ships’ officers when they were trying to take the draught readings of vessels, Steamship provides key issues to be aware of.