Investigation Report
Fall from height on ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Pace with loss of 1 life
Fall from height on ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Pace with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Working at Height
- Falls from heightLeadership and safety culture
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Fall protection equipment
- Competence and trainingFall preventionPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines an assistant bosun’s fatal fall through an open hatch aboard Seatruck Pace in Liverpool. It analyses temporary edge barriers, trailer trestle use during hatch-cover maintenance, risk assessments and permit arrangements. The report identifies weaknesses in safety culture and records management actions; no recommendations were made.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Leadership and safety culture; safety culture; safety leadership.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
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
The report examines a fatal fall from height aboard a ro-ro freight vessel.
Themes: working at height.