Investigation Report
Entry to enclosed space on passenger cruise ship Saga Rose with 1 person injured and loss of 1 life
Entry to enclosed space on passenger cruise ship Saga Rose with 1 person injured and loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Confined SpaceEvacuation, Escape and Rescue
- Confined space hazardsCorrosionOxygen deficiency
- Confined space entryTank gauging and sampling
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresPermit to work
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An investigation synopsis describes a fatal ballast-tank entry aboard Saga Rose during a Southampton visit. A second bosun entered to check water type; a motorman attempting rescue also collapsed but survived. Corrosion had depleted oxygen. The account examines assumptions about tank contents, permit requirements, enclosed-space procedures and emergency rescue.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Tank gauging and sampling.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines enclosed-space entry aboard a passenger cruise ship, resulting in injury and death.
Themes: confined space, evacuation, escape and rescue.