MANISA STAR - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Vessel: MANISA STAR
GAMA reference: 2020-016
Data da ocorrência acidental: 21-01-2020
Circulated on: 03-08-2022
Published on: 16-08-2022
Casualty Event: Fall overboard
Summary
On 21 January 2020, MANISA STAR was berthed at Palamós during Storm Gloria. Several mooring lines had parted, and no shore linesmen or tugs were available. An able seafarer was sent onto the quay to replace the lines. During the operation, a wave washed the crew member into the harbour. A search and rescue operation was initiated, but the crew member was not recovered and was presumed dead.
Safety recommendations
Actions Taken
The ISM Company revised its safety management arrangements, required risk assessments and fleet-wide training, issued instructions for mooring in adverse weather, provided modern working lifejackets and checked the availability of safety harnesses.
Lessons learned