Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The pilotage company’s procedures did not explicitly require the pilot to check the pilot ladder and manrope arrangements before disembarking the ship. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | MO-2013-008-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Australian Reef Pilots |
| Transport function | Marine: Shipboard operations |
| Date issue released | 20/03/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the actions taken by Australian Reef Pilots since the incident satisfactorily address the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | MO-2013-008-NSA-012 |
| Organisation | Australian Reef Pilots |
| Action date | 20/03/2014 |
| Action description |
Australian Reef Pilots advised the ATSB that it has modified its written procedures and commenced a training program ‘to ensure that both pilots and deckhands check the condition, configuration and state of deployment of pilot ladders prior to the pilot embarking or disembarking by such ladders.’ |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Australian Reef Pilots will adequately address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |