Investigation Report
Crush incident during manoeuvring of hatch cover on cargo vessel CEC Crusader with loss of 1 life
Crush incident during manoeuvring of hatch cover on cargo vessel CEC Crusader with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch pointsRisk management
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Exclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates the fatal crushing of CEC Crusader’s chief officer between a swinging hatch cover and the accommodation bulkhead while anchored in Margate Road. Examines crane-assisted hatch transfers, vessel roll and pitch, accepted unsafe practices, and missing risk assessment and operational guidance. Records revised lifting arrangements and recommendations to the vessel manager.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A person was crushed while a hatch cover was being manoeuvred, resulting in a fatality.
Themes: line of fire, machinery and equipment.