Fatal fall from ladder on board bulk carrier

Fatal fall from ladder on board bulk carrier

Seafarers can become desensitised to the hazards around them, which can have dramatic consequences. A recent Mars Report describes a fatal accident on board a bulk carrier, where it had become common practice to climb up and down the hold ladder without fall arrest or...
Crew member falls into open manhole

Crew member falls into open manhole

An unattended, open manhole can pose a hazard on board ships and should be dealt with as such. The Nautical Institute gives advice on how to prevent such accidents in a recent Mars Report after a crew member fell into one. The Mars Reports are compiled (anonymously)...