Investigation Report
Cargo collapse on bulk carrier Graig Rotterdam with loss of 1 life
Cargo collapse on bulk carrier Graig Rotterdam with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Dropped objectsFalls from heightRisk management
- Cargo transferWorking at height
- Fall protection equipmentMooring lines
- Fall preventionOperational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal timber deck cargo collapse during discharge from Graig Rotterdam at Alexandria Port. The bosun fell into an alongside barge. The report examines cargo securing, package racking strength, stevedoring practices, supervision and fall protection, while acknowledging uncertainty about how the accident occurred.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into cargo collapse aboard bulk carrier Graig Rotterdam, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.