A crew member has tragically died following an accident aboard the Gibraltar-flagged bunker barge, MT Nisyros, in local waters yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred while the vessel was attempting to berth alongside another ship in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident have been initiated by the Royal Gibraltar Police and the Marine Accident Investigation Compliance Officer. However, authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased or specific details regarding the incident.
Bunker barges like the MT Nisyros play a crucial role in Gibraltar’s maritime economy, supplying fuel to larger vessels at sea. The Gibraltar government has confirmed the fatality and stated that investigations are ongoing.
