The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reported a tragic incident involving a deceased crewmember who attempted to pass behind a trailer, mistakenly believing it was safe to do so after it had completed its maneuvering. Unbeknownst to the tug driver, who was repositioning the trailer, the crewmember was in a vulnerable location. This unfortunate decision led to the crewmember being crushed against the vessel’s structure.
In response to safety concerns, vessel operators had implemented a new procedure aimed at improving vehicle deck safety. However, the MAIB identified significant shortcomings in both the training and execution of these protocols. Crew members regularly exposed themselves to danger zones around moving vehicles, indicating that the new safety measures were not effectively communicated or understood.
Furthermore, the tug driver’s awareness of danger zones and the necessity to halt operations when crew members were out of sight did not match their actual working practices. The MAIB concluded that oversight on the vehicle deck was lacking, and the management company had failed to provide adequate assurance that the new safety procedure was understood and fully integrated onboard.
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