MSS Case December: AB was hit during RoRo cargo operation
A RoRo vessel was simultaneously loading and unloading containers and RoRo cargo on both the main deck and weather deck.
Stevedores were helping the crew to secure the cargo and driving the large forklifts and trucks to take the cargo on and off the vessel.
On the main deck an AB was ensuring that the twistlocks were secured correctly, and on the weather deck the bosun was being assisted by another AB.
The AB on the main deck was helping the forklift and truck drivers in unloading containers. When a container was removed by the stevedores the AB ensured that the twistlocks were removed.
Two 40 foot containers were to be loaded onto a trailer, but it was not a straightforward operation as there was limited space to manoeuvre the large forklift because of a stack of 20 foot containers. It was difficult for the driver to get the forklift in position to lift the container.
Read more about this case in the latest Monthly Safety Scenario.
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