Transport Malta studies of a critical harm of a crew member throughout cargo hatch cowl operations within the port of Antwerp.
What occurred
On 28 June 2021, the crew on board a cargo vessel have been opening her hatch covers to discharge a cargo of marble chips in bulk, on the port of Antwerp.
The hatch covers have been being opened by the chief mate who was working the gantry cranewith the grasp and an ablebodied seafarer (AB) helping the chief mate with the positioning of the gantry hooks and hatch covers.
All three individuals have been in radio contact and the opening of the 5 aft hatch covers went easily. Throughout the positioning of the ultimate ahead hatch cowl, the (AB) grew to become momentarily trapped between the ahead bulwark and the gantry crane ensuing to critical crush accidents to his chest.
Contemplating the actions taken by the Firm, one advice has been made by the MSIU, addressing gantry crane secure operations.
Security actions taken
Following an inner assessment of the occasions, the vessel up to date its ‘Threat Evaluation’ on gantry crane operations. It additionally adopted a proper operations process that was primarily based on the result of the accident with the AB. This process was carried out by a security assembly with a duplicate positioned on the discover board of the ship’s workplace.
Suggestions
Taking into account the security actions taken, the corporate is really helpful to:
12/2022_R1 analyse the implementation of efficient means to forestall crew members from coming in proximity of the transferring gantry crane and whether or not this might be achieved along with the relocation/set up of further emergency stops.
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