On the 16th of May, a SEAFARER was critically hurt in an incident at Port Kembla, says an article published in DCN.
Stage of the investigation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority told DCN it is investigating the incident.
“AMSA is working with relevant state and local authorities and has detained the bulk carrier BBC Danube while the investigation is underway,” an AMSA spokesperson said.
“It would be inappropriate for AMSA to comment further at this stage of the investigation.”
Investigation
A spokesman for SafeWork NSW said that the company had been notified of the incident and that it was continuing to assist AMSA with its investigation.
The crewmember, according to DCN, plummeted several metres and landed on his head.
He was subsequently airlifted to St George Hospital in Sydney, where he remains in an induced coma as of Friday afternoon.
Crew is affected
Mission to Seafarers Port Kembla manager and chaplain John Kewa said he would reach out to the injured seafarer when he comes out of the coma.
“But, when something like this happens the whole crew is affected, and that’s where our pastoral care is needed most now,” Mr Kewa said.
“Our concern right now is how this affects the crew onboard; It’s upsetting for all of us.”
Cargo capacity
The BBC Danube’s most recent port visit, according to AIS data, was Dos Bocas, Mexico.
The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo vessel has a cargo capacity of 16,949 tonnes DWT.
It measures 143.13 metres in length and 23.13 metres in width (LOA).
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Source: DCN
