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MSS Case July: Technician fell off pilot ladder and drowned

People on tug boat climbing onboardIn the July Monthly Safety Scenario (MSS) a technican drown due to insufficent instruction on how to use an inflatable lifevest.

The bulk carrier, in ballast condition, was anchored outside an Asian port during the monsoon season. The plan was that four technicians would board the vessel and do some repairs to the main engine. The plan was for the technicians to disembark from the bow of the tug. The first technician climbed up the ladder without any problems. There was a slight swell, so it was important to time the climb up correctly. The second technician grabbed the pilot ladder but at the same time a big wave hit the tug. This caused the technician to lose his balance and grip and he fell into the water.

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For more Loss Prevention information, please contact: 
Joakim Enström, Loss Prevention Officer
E-mail: joakim.enstrom@swedishclub.com


Each month the Club’s Loss Prevention team issues a new safety scenario to assist members in their efforts to comply with international safety regulations and to follow best practice. 

When discussing the case please consider that the actions taken at the time made sense for all involved. Do not only judge, but also ask why you think these actions were taken and could this happen on your vessel?