Investigation number
212
Occurrence date
Location
Off Western Australia coast
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
Serious
At about 0840 on 21 April 2005, a crewman on board the bulk carrier Hui Shun Hai suffered severe burns after pressurised hydraulic oil ignited while he was working on a deck hydraulic pipe. Immediately following the blast, he ran to the ship's side and jumped into the sea.
He was recovered from the water and evacuated by helicopter to the Western Australian town of Carnarvon. As a result of the explosion, he suffered burns to about 40 per cent of his body. The severity of his injuries resulted in his later transfer to the Royal Perth Hospital.
Vessel Details
Departure point
Gresik, Indonesia
Destination
Albany, Western Australia
Vessel name
Hui Shun Hai
Flag
Hong Kong
IMO
8318641
Damage
Nil
Marine occurrence type
Injury
Departure time
Na
Marine Operation Category
Bulk Carrier