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Loss of life of a crew member due to falling overboard while working on deck
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary and Lessons Learned
On 21 May 2020, a crew member fell overboard while working on deck and later died. The incident occurred due to inadequate supervision, risk assessment, communication, and compliance with safety procedures.
- Lessons Learned: Adequate supervision, risk assessment, communication, and compliance with safety management systems are crucial when performing high-risk tasks on deck.
2. Required Actions
- Bridge Team: Monitor team working on deck, especially close to the ship side, and ensure adequate lee is maintained at all times.
- Officers in Charge: Conduct proper risk assessments for all high-risk jobs, identify hazards, and implement required controls before commencement. Provide proper supervision at all times.
MSC.1/Circ.1478 - Guidelines on the implementation of the IMO Model Course 1.22 for Training in High Risk Activities
Important Note
Non-compliance with these requirements may result in serious incidents and loss of life. All stakeholders are advised to ensure strict adherence to these guidelines.
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