Casualty from Ships Crane
Challenge
While discharging in port with ship crane by shore staff, the control cabin separated from pedestal and crashed onto deck with crane operator losing his life.
Action Taken
Successful conclusion of cause based on damage evidence. Hence, Administration, Class etc. taking note, made checking of slewing bearing between pedestal and rotating control hut mandatory. Vessel arrested by labour union on behalf of deceased and subsequently released. The Release and Receipt obtained from next of kin of deceased.