Three stevedores lost their lives in an enclosed space accident aboard the Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Indonesia’s Bunyu Island anchorage, prompting a comprehensive investigation by the…
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Concerning Rise in Enclosed Space Casualties Aboard Ships, Reports InterManager
InterManager has reported a troubling increase in the number of enclosed space casualties aboard ships. The association’s latest statistics, which have now been submitted to the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee…
https://gcaptain.com/concerning-rise-in-enclosed-space-casualties-aboard-ships-reports-intermanager/
InterManager Calls for Safety Improvements After Surge of Enclosed Space Deaths on Ships
InterManager, the international trade association for the ship and crew management sector, is urging the shipping industry to work together to enhance safety of enclosed spaces following eight deaths occurring…
InterManager Calls Out Shipping Industry for Under-Reporting Enclosed Space Deaths
Industry trade group InterManager is calling out the shipping industry for its “inadequate” reporting of serious and fatal accidents following the death of two workers in an enclosed space onboard…
Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels
Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels
New rules which would tighten up safety for those who have to work in enclosed spaces on board vessels are being consulted on by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Six people have died over a ten-year period from 2009 to 2019 in UK ports while working in such spaces, which has led to this legislation being introduced. Although it is accepted that this is...
Survey Reveals Widespread Concern Over Enclosed Space Deaths
Seafarers and dock workers are still dying while working in enclosed spaces onboard vessels because there is not enough understanding throughout the shipping industry of the risks faced by today’s seafarers, says to the shipmanagement trade association InterManager in releasing a broad survey on...
Enclosed Space Horror! Captain, Chief Officer and AB Died Entering Cargo Hold
A tragic accident reportedly took place on board the bulk carrier BAHRI BULK berthed at Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Feb 24, reports Medium.
What happened?The Saudi Arabia flagged bulk carrier arrived at Dammam from Brazil with cargo of wheat bran pellets.
An AB Seaman entered closed hold and collapsed. Captain and Chief Officer rushed to assist him, and they too collapsed.
Rescue operationImmediately rescue operations were initiated and they were rushed to a hospital. But all the three died, while...
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