Investigation Report
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factors
- Cargo transferVehicles and driving
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates a crew member’s fatal crushing between a reversing trailer and Laureline’s structure during cargo operations at Purfleet. CCTV review and scene inspection informed analysis of driver–crew communication, danger-zone definitions, training and supervision. The report examines procedural weaknesses, subsequent safety actions and recommendations for an industry vehicle-deck code of practice.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.