Real Life Incident: Ship’s Bosun Dies While Using Basket For Painting Engine Room Vent
A ship’s bosun dies while using a provision basket for cleaning engine room vent on board a ship. Learn more about the unfortunate accident inside the article.
Port Of LA: One Dock Worker Killed, Another Injured In Container Terminal Accident
An industrial accident on Wednesday, May 15 at a Port of Los Angeles container terminal tragically took the life of an International Longshore and Warehouse Union worker and seriously injured a second worker.
Real Life Incident: Ship’s OS Loses Life While Entering Darkened And Unprotected Tank
An OS of a ship lost his life while entering a tank to recover a maintenance hatch cover, which has become dislodged from the deck in the lower tank dome. Find out more about the unfortunate incident inside the article.
Real Life Accident: Crew Member Falls Overboard, Loses Life
A crew member loses his life after falling overboard between the ship and the dock while working on the deck. Read inside the article to find more about the incident.
Real Life Accident: Ship’s Bosun Dies Due To Fatigue And Dangerous Conditions
The body of ship’s bosun was recovered after five days of accident, which occurred when he was securing the port lifeboat for sea. Find out more about the unfortunate accident inside the article.
Real Life Accident: Crew Member Crushed By Cargo Grab
While lashing the cargo grab, a large wave washed on deck and the grab was pushed aft and to starboard, crushing one crew member between the grab and ship structure. Read more about the unfortunate accident inside the article.
Real Life Accident: Five Deaths In A Tank
Five workers died in a tank while repairing a ‘largo’ pontoon as no enclosed space entry precautions were taken.
Real Life Accident: Ship’s OS Dies Because Of Poor Mooring Practice
A mooring rope parted at a point about 14 metres from the eye and hit the head of the ship’s OS, leaving him prone and bleeding between the mooring winch and the control stand. He was later declared dead at the hospital that same evening. Find out more about the accident inside the article.
Real Life Accident: Stevedore Gets Hit By A Broken Chain in A Near-Fatal Accident
Stevedores were securing containers on board a vessel with chain slings. During the securing of one container, the chain broke at the hook and hit a stevedore on the head.