Final report
On 10 December 2002, the third engineer aboard the bulk carrier Golden Bridge was killed whilst engaged in maintenance work in the engine room. A perspex sightglass exploded into his face when the fresh water generator he was working on was accidentally pressurised. The explosion blew the engineer backwards and he struck his head causing a fatal injury.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 189 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/12/2002 |
| Location | Off Norah Head |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 30/09/2003 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Marine |
| Marine occurrence category | Fatality |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Ship details
| Name | Golden Bridge |
|---|---|
| IMO number | 9118848 |
| Ship type | Bulk carrier |
| Flag | Panama |
| Departure point | Japan |
| Destination | Port Kembla, NSW |