Person overboard from bulk carrier Jolbos with loss of 1 life
Location: Departing from Newport, Wales.
Completed PE Summary - Jolbos
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Jolbos |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Trofirm Shipping Co. Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Limassol |
| Flag | Cyprus |
| Type | Dry cargo bulk carrier |
| Built | 1994 |
| Classification Society | Lloyd’s Register |
| Length Overall | 186m |
| Gross Tonnage | 18813 |
| Date/Time | 08/01/2006, 1245 |
| Location of Incident | Departing Newport, 51°32.9N 002°59.2W |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Persons Onboard | 28 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
As the Cypriot registered bulk carrier Jolbos was leaving Newport, on 8 January 2006, two seaman were rigging a pilot ladder of the combination type. The ladder’s suspension wire failed, allowing the ladder to swing down and throw one of the seamen into the water. He was recovered by a nearby tug but, in spite of efforts to resuscitate him, was later declared dead in hospital.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector has written to the vessel’s owners advising them:
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To remind all crew of the importance of wearing appropriate safety equipment when working over the side of a vessel.
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To consider introducing a programme of periodic replacement of suspension wires on accommodation and pilot ladders.
The Chief Inspector decided a full investigation was not appropriate in this case.