Report on fall overboard from the cruise ship 'Viking Mars' at Invergordon in Scotland 18 August 2023
Marine report 2024/04
A crew member fell overboard while working to move the gangway on board at Invergordon, Scotland. The person died as a result of the injuries.
While moving the gangway from one deck to another, a crew member tripped over part of the gangway system. This caused him to lose his balance and fall onto the quay.
In this incident there were several contributing factors.
The NSIA wishes to highlight the following points:
• In order for safety to be a natural part of the crew’s day-to-day work, the management must clearly communicate this goal and ensure that it is well understood and embraced by those who carry out the work.
• The shipping company’s and the onboard supervisors must be the primary safety culture example, and must set an ideal with respect to compliance with safety management. Simultaneously, the supervisor on board must balance their own tasks so that they have the time and opportunity to attend to their supervisory function.
Published 27.02.2024
Facts
| Location | Invergordon, Scotland |
| Occurrence date | 18.08.2023 |
| Accident category | Personal injury |
| Area | Other Nation's Territorial Waters |
| IMO number | 9833187 |
| Name of vessel | Viking Mars |
| Accident type | Fall over board, Occupational accident, Fatal Accident |
| Vessel type | Passenger Ship - Ferry |
| Register | The Norwegian International Ship Register |