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Fatal shipboard accident exposes training and safety failures

Original · Splash247 · Shipping · 2h ago
A Norwegian investigation into the death of a seafarer aboard the general cargo vessel Eidsvaag Marin has uncovered serious shortcomings in equipment-specific training, risk assessments and safety management. The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority's report, published this week, examined an accident in October 2025 when an engine attendant was crushed while replacing a hydraulic valve block…
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