Investigation Report
Fatal accident on board bulk carrier Berge Mawson with loss of 3 lives
Fatal accident on board bulk carrier Berge Mawson with loss of 3 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Confined space hazardsHydrogen sulphideOxygen deficiency
- Cargo transferConfined space entry
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueAtmospheric gas testingPermit to work
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigates three stevedore deaths in Berge Mawson’s coal cargo hold access space. The report considers a fatal atmospheric mechanism highly likely, while noting that medical causes were unconfirmed. It examines pre-entry gas testing, permits, access security, warning comprehension, training and rescue arrangements during cargo operations.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Hydrogen sulphide; H2S; H₂S; hydrogen sulfide.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a fatal accident aboard a bulk carrier involving three deaths.