Investigation number
287-MO-2011-006
Occurrence date
Location
Station Pier, Melbourne
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Incident
Highest injury level
Serious
On 17 September 2011, the first electrical engineer on board the passenger/ro-ro ship Spirit of Tasmania I fell through an opening in a catwalk between two of the ship's main engines. He fell about 2 m to the deck below, amputating the top of his left middle finger, fracturing his left ring finger and injuring his right shoulder and buttock. He was treated on board and later taken to hospital.
Vessel Details
Departure point
Devonport, TAS
Destination
Station Pier, Melbourne, VIC
Vessel Operator
TT-Line Company