Investigation Report
Crush incident on general cargo vessel Karina C with loss of 1 life
Crush incident on general cargo vessel Karina C with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsLearning from incidentsRisk management
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
The supplied investigation annexes document Karina C’s hatch-cover gantry-crane risk assessments before and after an accident, alongside operating procedures and safety-management records. They address crushing exposure, crane movement, crew communication and training, and include dusty-cargo precautions, alcohol restrictions, incident reporting and fleet sharing of corrective actions.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Learning from incidents; incident learning; lessons learnt; lessons learned.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
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
The report examines a fatal crushing incident aboard a general cargo vessel.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.