Fatal Accident On Board AHTS Skandi Pacific Off Western Australia – UPDATE
A deadly accident occurred on board the Bahamas-flagged AHTS Skandi Pacific whereas off Western Australia on the on the Northwest Shelf on Tuesday.
Norway’s DOF Management, a part of DOF Group ASA, has confirmed {that a} crew member was killed whereas engaged on board the three,170 DWT anchor dealing with tug at roughly 5:30 a.m. native time on Tuesday. The incident occurred as the vessel was roughly 174 kilometers (108 miles) from the coast of Western Australia because the vessel was searching for shelter from heavy climate.
The firm stated that operations had been suspended instantly and an emergency response workforce was mobilized because the vessel made its means again to port.
“People’s safety and the welfare of their families is our priority. We are doing everything we can to support the families and other crew members. The Skandi Pacific will be met by DOF representatives and a team of professional counselors will be on-hand to offer support and care for the crew on-board,” the corporate stated in a press release.
The firm didn’t present any data relating to the circumstances of the incident.
AIS exhibits the Skandi Pacific again in port at Dampier, WA as of about 2:30 a.m. native time Wednesday.
The authorities have been notified and an investigation was anticipated to begin instantly.
The Australian Transportation Safety Board has launched its personal investigation into the accident, and has additionally shed some mild on what occurred:
During the early hours of 14 July, Skandi Pacific stopped working cargo with the drilling platform Atwood Osprey as a consequence of heavy climate. While making an attempt to shelter from the climate and safe cargo a wave came visiting the again deck of the vessel and shifted cargo. A crew member was making an attempt to safe cargo when he was crushed between a shifting mini-container and a cargo skip. He was eliminated to the close by drill platform to obtain medical help however died of his accidents.
DOF Group operates a fleet of 71 purpose-built offshore vessels. The 2011-built Skandi Pacific is designed for discipline set up operations throughout a variety of water depths and environmental situations.
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