The UK’s offshore safety regulator has determined that the death of worker Lee Hulse on the Valaris 121 rig was due to the removal of a floor grating for cleaning. This oversight exposed a fragile area, leading to Hulse’s tragic fall of over 80 feet. The investigation by HSE continues.
On Monday morning, the interisland ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 sank near Basilan Province, resulting in at least 15 fatalities. The vessel had departed Zamboanga City with 332 passengers and 27 crew members. As of Monday, 317 individuals were rescued, but 28 remain unaccounted for. The cause of the sinking is under investigation.
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of four seafarers in an attack in Odessa on March 11. He extended condolences to the families and stressed the importance of protecting seafarers from becoming casualties in broader conflicts. The IMO remains dedicated to enhancing maritime safety.
The owner of the capsized fishing vessel off Nova Scotia identified the experienced skipper, John Allen Baker, and deckhand Phil MacInnis as the crewmembers who tragically lost their lives. Despite difficult conditions, three survivors were rescued, but one later passed away. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the casualty.
