Investigation Report
Crush incident involving hydraulically operated watertight door on ro-ro passenger vessel Eurovoyager
Crush incident involving hydraulically operated watertight door on ro-ro passenger vessel Eurovoyager
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsRegulation and legislation
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Flood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An engine room fitter suffered crush injuries after becoming trapped in Eurovoyager’s hydraulically operated watertight door. The synopsis identifies rapid closure, remote operation without local indication, an impracticable transit procedure and weak procedural enforcement. Recommendations address regulatory harmonisation, safer powered doors, inspection effectiveness and crew compliance.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A person was involved in a crush incident with a hydraulically operated watertight door.
Themes: line of fire, machinery and equipment.