Blog Preview
Death of Junior Officer who jumped overboard from a vessel at anchorage to swim
Applicable to:
All Indian Seafarers
Effective Date:
2013-02-04
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
A Junior Officer jumped overboard from a vessel at anchorage to swim and was lost at sea. His mortal remains were later found.
2. Lessons Learned
- Risk Perception: Inadequate understanding of hazards involved in swimming in open sea waters.
- Emotional Stress: Junior Officer may have been under emotional stress, affecting his judgment.
3. Required Actions
- Procedures: Ship masters/owners/managers/operators should establish procedures to discourage swimming in open sea waters.
- Training: Senior officers should be trained to observe signs of depression or unusual behavior and provide initial counseling.
II/4 DG Shipping Casualty Circulars can be accessed at dgshipping.gov.in
Important Note
All seafarers are advised to be aware of the risks involved in swimming in open sea waters and to follow established safety procedures.
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.