Two river cruise accidents in Europe, one on the Rhine in Germany and another in the Szczecin Lagoon of Poland. The collisions between cruise ships and cargo ships caused significant damage, impacting travelers who rely on specialized medical facilities and accessibility features. Investigations are underway to determine the causes of these incidents.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission of New Zealand released a report on a crew member injured on the bulk carrier Poavosa Brave. The accident happened when an on-board crane struck the crew member while hoisting stanchions for securing logs. The incident occurred due to unauthorized work by the bosun, bypassing safety protocols and communication breakdowns.
Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, is investing $1.3 billion in safety enhancements at its shipyard operations over the next three years. This decision comes after criticism from the government and unions for lax safety protocols. The investment will include a smart system using AI, body cameras for workers, and replacing outdated equipment.
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. He was carrying a backpack under his inflatable lifejacket.
