Marine safety investigations & reports
Assistance to the Hong Kong Marine Accident Investigation Section (MAIS) investigation into the crew fatality onboard Luzon Strait while at anchor off Bunbury, Western Australia, on 11 December 2020
ME-2020-003
Summary
On 11 December 2020, a crew member on Luzon Strait fell into the cargo hold and sustained fatal injuries. The Hong Kong Marine Department, Marine Accident Investigation Section (MAIS) is investigating the accident.
At the request of MAIS, the ATSB is assisting with the collection of information relevant to the investigation. To protect any information supplied by MAIS to the ATSB, and the ATSB's investigative work to assist MAIS, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
The Hong Kong Marine Department, Marine Accident Investigation Section is responsible for and will administer the release of the final investigation report into this accident. Any enquires relating to the investigation should be directed to the Hong Kong Marine Department at mdenquiry@mardep.gov.hk
General details
| Date: | 11 December 2020 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 1432 WST | Investigation level: | Defined - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Bunbury anchorage | ||||
| State: | Western Australia | ||||
| Occurrence category: | Accident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | Fatal |
Vessel details
| Operator | Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel | Luzon Strait | |
| Flag | Hong Kong | |
| IMO | 9317793 | |
| Sector | Bulk carrier | |
| Type of operation | Bulk Carrier | |
| Damage to vessel | Nil | |
| Departure point | Singapore | |
| Destination | Bunbury, Western Australia |