Investigation Report
Safety warning about crushing injuries in stowage spaces after the loss of 1 life on ro-ro ferry Clipper Pennant
Safety warning about crushing injuries in stowage spaces after the loss of 1 life on ro-ro ferry Clipper Pennant
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch points
- Cargo transferVehicles and driving
- Operating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This bulletin presents initial findings following a bosun’s fatal crushing during semi-trailer loading aboard Clipper Pennant in Liverpool. It highlights restricted escape space beside the vessel’s structure and advises operators to review cargo procedures, assess and mark hazardous stowage spaces, and align crew briefings with vehicle-deck guidance.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Initial findings of the investigation into a fatal accident to a crewman while working on an upper vehicle deck.
Themes: line of fire, machinery and equipment.