A lesson learned from an incident where a crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and fell in.
What happened?
A crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and leaned against a removable railing section intended to act as a primary safety barrier. The railing post failed, causing the gate to swing inward toward the moonpool. They fell into the moonpool but managed to grab hold of the guidewire, preventing an uncontrolled fall into the sea. They gradually slid down the guidewire until reaching the guidewire weight, at water level inside the moonpool.
Co-workers intervened immediately, raised a man overboard alarm, and using a boathook pulled the crew member to safety. The crew member was recovered within 52 seconds of the initial fall. The crew member sustained a dislocated shoulder and was transported to hospital for treatment.
What went right?
Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 29 April 2026, covering the period of 23 to 29 April, where the following incidents were reported:
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ARC-Weekly-Report-29.04.26.pdf
In a Good Catch series, a safety animation to inform interested parties about safe bunkering operations.
Safe bunkering starts with a shared plan. Bunkering operations involve fuel transfer and close coordination where breakdowns can quickly place seafarers in dangerous situations.
Below you will find a weekly report dated 22 April 2026, covering the period of 16 to 22 April, where the following incidents were reported:
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ARC-Weekly-Report-23.04.26.pdf