Fall from pilot ladder while boarding bulk carrier Cape Kestrel with loss of 1 life

Accident occurred while crew member was joining the UK registered vessel at the Port of Durban, South Africa. Lead investigation State: South Africa

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 23 January 2015

• Vessel type: Merchant vessel 100 gross tons or over
• Report type: Overseas report
• Date of occurrence: 24 July 2012

Report from the South African Maritime Safety Authority

SAMSA_CapeKestrelReport

Published 23 January 2015