Investigation Report
Slipped messenger line while securing tug tow wire on bulk carrier Wah Shan with loss of 1 life
Slipped messenger line while securing tug tow wire on bulk carrier Wah Shan with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Human factorsLine of fireRisk management
- Manual handlingTowing
- WinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal accident while securing a tug’s tow wire aboard Wah Shan. Investigators considered a slipping messenger line striking the carpenter’s neck the most likely mechanism. The report examines warping-drum turns, fairlead routing, obstructed visibility, missing task-specific risk assessment, supervision and subsequent training measures.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.