A ship pilot with the Port of London Authority has actually been eliminated in a mishap while boarding a ship on the River Thames.

The PLA claimed Thursday the occurrence took place Wednesday evening at regarding 6:10 p.m. when among its pilots was associated with a mishap while boarding the ship Sunmi in Gravesend Reach.

“Our deepest condolences are with our colleagues’ family and friends at this very difficult time. We have been in touch with the family and are offering whatever support we can,” claimed PLA president, Robin Mortimer.

The PLA has actually begun an examination right into the mishap. The mishap is likewise under examination by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, which claimed just that it was examining the death of a pilot throughout transfer.

The MV Sunmi is a 4,100 dwt basic freight ship flagged in the Bahamas.