One of the crew member lost overboard, while working on the bow during severe weather conditions

1. Incident Summary

On 15 May 2021, a vessel departed from New Mangalore port bound for Hazira, Gujarat. Due to Cyclone 'Tauktae', the vessel encountered severe weather. Five crew members were injured while securing anchors, and one crew member (AB) was lost overboard.

• Date: 15 May 2021
• Time: 09:30 hrs
• Location: New Mangalore port to Hazira, Gujarat

2. Causal Factors and Actions Taken

Causal factors included inadequate understanding of weather warnings, delayed port closure, insufficient lee provided by the master, and lack of situational awareness among the crew. Actions taken involved contacting MRCC for assistance, forming an emergency team, and returning to port for medical assistance.

• Causal Factors: Inadequate weather understanding, delayed port closure, insufficient lee, lack of crew awareness
• Actions Taken: Contacted MRCC, formed emergency team, returned to port

3. Lessons Learned

• Lesson 1: Close port operations well in time before adverse weather
• Lesson 2: Master to ensure safety of personnel working on deck in adverse weather
• Lesson 3: Crew to maintain situational awareness and take cover as required
• Lesson 4: Establish proper communication with the bridge at all times