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Case of missing Cadet from a container ship
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary — Case of missing Cadet from a container ship
On 03 Oct 2010, a 21-year-old Cadet went missing from a container vessel en route from Port Klang to Colombo. Despite a search involving nine ships and three Coast Guard aircraft, the Cadet was not found.
- Location: 24 NM East of Indira point, Andaman Nicobar Island, India
- Time: 0505hrs
2. Key Findings — Reasons behind the Cadet's action
The Cadet's action was likely influenced by fear of failing his final evaluation due to the Master's threat to downgrade his marks, leading to depression and ultimately, jumping overboard.
- 1. Masters should consider individual crew members' backgrounds and attributes when managing.
- 2. Colleagues should report signs of depression or inability to cope with shipboard pressures to superiors.
- 3. Senior officers should be aware of their role as 'role models' and avoid threatening trainees' careers.
- 4. Shipowners/managers should monitor and train senior staff on interpersonal relations and cadet training.
This circular serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and well-being in the maritime industry. All seafarers are encouraged to look out for one another and report any concerns to superiors.
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