A fatal fall. Eight metres. One life lost.
And a safety system that quietly failed at multiple levels.
This Shipowners’ Club case study examines a tragic accident during dry dock repairs: a shore technician struck by an activated radar scanner while working aloft — with no Permit-to-Work, no equipment isolation, and no effective coordination on board.
This was not a single mistake.
It was a systemic failure.
▪ No shared job scope
▪ No Permit-to-Work
▪ No supervision
▪ Radar not isolated
▪ PPE worn, but not correctly secured
Safety is not paperwork.
It is communication, ownership, and operational discipline — especially when third-party contractors are involved.
👉 Read the full case study here:
https://www.shipownersclub.com/latest-updates/news/case-study-fatal-fall-height-investigating-lapses-safety-procedures/
Open question
How do you ensure real control and visibility over working-at-height activities carried out by shore personnel on board?
#MaritimeSafety #LossPrevention #RiskManagement #Pandi #ShippingIndustry #DryDock #SafetyFirst
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