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Loss of Life while securing the ships MOT ladder
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
On 19 Apr 2022, an oil tanker at JNPT, Mumbai, experienced a fatal incident while securing the MoT ladder. Inequality in weight distribution caused the ladder to jerk suddenly, injuring an Able Seaman (AB) critically.
2. Lessons Learned
- 1. Conduct proper risk assessment for all tasks.
- 2. Conduct a toolbox talk prior to job commencement, discussing hazards and control measures.
- 3. Ensure proper supervision, adequate personnel, and controlled task execution.
II/4 Conduct regular safety drills and ensure all crew members are familiar with emergency procedures.
Important Note
All seafarers are advised to review and implement these lessons learned to prevent similar incidents.
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