Investigation Report
Fall into void space during cargo operations on general cargo vessel Scot Pioneer with loss of 1 life
Fall into void space during cargo operations on general cargo vessel Scot Pioneer with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsWorking at Height
- Falls from heightRisk management
- Cargo transferWorking at height
- Ladder
- Emergency responseFall preventionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal fall into a void space during cargo loading aboard Scot Pioneer at Belview Port. An improvised wooden footbridge used a ventilation opening for hold access and lacked fall protection. The report examines obstructed access routes, unassessed risks, unreported crew concerns, emergency response and subsequent changes to access arrangements.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations, working at height.