Real Life Accident: First Mate Falls Into Cargo Hold While Operating Hatch Crane

Real Life Accident: First Mate Falls Into Cargo Hold While Operating Hatch Crane

While closing the hold, a hatch fell out of the hatch crane, causing the hatch crane to come off its rails on the starboard side. The first mate, who was operating the hatch crane alone from the operating platform, fell approximately eight meters into the hold. He suffered serious injuries as a result of this fall and was admitted to hospital in a critical state.