Independent investigation into the crew member fatality on board the bulk carrier Oceanic Angel, on 8 August 2007

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Final report

At about 1640 on 8 August 2007, an able seaman died on board the bulk carrier Oceanic Angel as a result of a fall from the forward ladder in the ship's number three cargo hold. The seaman had been part of a team preparing the hold for an upcoming cargo and had just finished work for the day.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 244
Occurrence date 08/08/2007
Location At sea
State International
Report release date 31/01/2008
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Marine
Marine occurrence category Fatality
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Ship details

Name Oceanic Angel
IMO number 9194397
Ship type Bulk carrier
Flag Panama