
IMCA Incident Report: Crew Member Injured Due to Weathertight Door Failure
IMCA shares a valuable lesson from an incident involving a weathertight door on a vessel being forced open by a rogue wave, causing serious injuries to a crew member. The crew’s response and management of the injured person were commendable, but the design flaw of the door led to the accident, emphasizing the importance of redesigning the door for safety.