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Grounding and Sinking of Non-Propelled Crane Barge
Applicable to:
All stakeholders through DGS website
Effective Date:
26.12.2023
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Summary of Incident
A non-propelled crane barge, anchored at open sea near Old Mangalore port, drifted and grounded due to rough weather conditions. All 27 personnel were rescued.
2. Lessons Learnt
- Key actions: Move non-propelled barges to sheltered waters after completion of work, monitor and coordinate for safety, ensure standby tug positions, timely decision-making, adequate risk perception.
Recommendations: Permission to operate non-propelled barges should be conditional to tug(s) being connected and available at all times. Authorities should ensure operators take required action immediately to move non-propelled barges to safe locations. Port Authority should monitor and coordinate for safety.
Important Note
All stakeholders are advised to comply with the above recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
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