Cargo Operation Kills Containership Crew

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Crew member killed by container on board of container ship during cargo operation, Norway, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

During cargo operation on board the container ship NCL SVELGEN, a young crew member died in the afternoon Jul 20, at Orkanger, Trondheim, Norway. 

Between containers

According to reports, it was an accident during work. The young man must have got caught between containers or got hit by a container. 

The reason for the accident remains unknown. NCL SVELGEN arrived at Orkanger on Jul 19, was still at port in the morning Jul 21.

About the vessel

Container ship NCL SVELGEN, IMO 9326964, dwt 11209, capacity 868 TEU, built 2005, flag Portugal, manager MOJE H (EQUASIS).

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Source: Maritime Bulletin