The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report on the deaths of three stevedores in a cargo hold access space on board the bulk carrier Berge Mawson.On the morning
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report on the deaths of three stevedores in a cargo hold access space on board the bulk carrier Berge Mawson.
On the morning of 27 June 2022, three unconscious stevedores were found in a cargo hold access space on the Isle of Man registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Bunyu Island Anchorage, Indonesia. Despite prompt medical attention all three men died.
Berge Mawson was loading coal from barges using a floating crane. During a pause in loading due to heavy rain, all hatches were closed. After the rain stopped, a stevedore attempted to access a bulldozer in cargo hold No.7 but mistakenly entered the access space of cargo hold No.8 and was overcome. Two other stevedores collapsed while attempting to rescue him as crew collected rescue equipment.
The key safety issues identified were:
• The three stevedores died because the access space had an oxygen depleted atmosphere that could not sustain human life.
• Access hatches into cargo spaces were not locked when not in use.
• The stevedores had not been trained on safe cargo work on board bulk carriers or on the dangers of enclosed spaces.
A recommendation
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