Vessels Gangway Fell from Quay

The gangway of a container vessel detached from the quayside injuring five lashers. Four of the injuries were recorded as over-seven-day injuries, while one was classified as minor.

Movement of the vessel on a tidal berth resulted in the vessel’s gangway resting partially over the quayside ladder void. As the five lashers were ascending the gangway, the gangway moved from the quay wall, swinging back to the side of the vessel and dropping approximately 2-3 meters below the quay wall (images below).

Consequently, the five lashers fell, one of the lashers at the bottom of the gangway falling into the water, another being caught in the gangway netting and the other three falling onto the gangway itself. The submerged lasher was recovered from the water via the quayside ladder, first aiders attended the scene, three lashers were sent to Accident & Emergency and two sent home. Additionally, the Terminal Supervisor spoke with the Chief Officer of the vessel and crew.

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