Investigation Report
Fall from pilot ladder while boarding bulk carrier Cape Kestrel with loss of 1 life
Fall from pilot ladder while boarding bulk carrier Cape Kestrel with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine OperationsWorking at Height
- DrowningFalls from height
- Personnel transfer
- Fall protection equipmentLadderPersonal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Preliminary enquiry into a fatal crew transfer off Durban involving Cape Kestrel and Ocean Stroom. Witness accounts describe an electrician falling from a combination ladder, striking the supply vessel’s bulwark and entering the sea. The report examines recovery efforts, protective equipment and qualified recommendations concerning fall arrest and safer boarding.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Accident occurred while crew member was joining the UK registered vessel at the Port of Durban, South Africa. Lead investigation State: South Africa
Themes: marine operations, working at height.