INDUSTRIAL FUSION - Very serious Maritime Casualty
Vessel: INDUSTRIAL FUSION
GAMA reference: 2019-064
Data da ocorrência acidental: 29-03-2019
Circulated on: 04-07-2022
Published on: 08-08-2022
Casualty Event: Body movement without any physical stress - Being caught or carried away, by something or by momentum
Summary
On 29 March 2019, while INDUSTRIAL FUSION was berthed at Mundra Port, an 11-tonne lifting beam was unintentionally lifted after a sling caught on one of its fittings. The beam overturned and crushed a crew member between the load and the vessel’s structure. The crew member was pronounced dead at the scene
Safety recommendations
No additional safety recommendations were issued following assessment of the actions implemented by the ISM Company.
Actions Taken
The ISM Company issued two safety circulars requiring crews to review safe working procedures, situational awareness, personal protective equipment, pre-operation briefings and safety barriers
Lessons learned
Deck teams should remain clear of heavy loads until lifting slings are fully released and the load is stable. Before hoisting, crews should verify that all slings are clear and maintain effective communication and situational awareness