The percentage of fall accidents, when analysed by ship type, remained broadly constant throughout the review period of 2012 to 1 May 2024, as compared to InterManager’s previous submission (document III 9/INF.12). Likewise, the location of the fall accidents reported remained consistent between the two review periods. It would appear therefore, that the industry is experiencing a similar frequency of fall accidents in similar locations year after year.


Where it is mentioned in the accident investigation report, seafarers directly involved in undertaking the majority of activities which involve working aloft or working over the ship’s side experience the highest number of accidents at 55%. Those who are not ship officers or crew account for 22% of the fall accidents, with ship officers accounting for the balance of 23%.


Rescue and survival craft accidents InterManager’s data in relation to accidents associated with rescue and survival craft onboard ships involves all kinds of merchant ships, cruise ships, naval vessels, oil rigs, tugs, and supply boats with IMO numbers. Out of 538 incidents (including 50 near misses) gathered since 1980, only 19% are available in GISIS.


There is still a potential for serious accidents in the handling of lifeboats during drills and launching. InterManager gratefully acknowledges the continued efforts of the IMO to prevent lifeboat accidents by reviewing resolution MSC.81(70) on the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, and the adoption of resolution MSC.544(107) on 8 June 2023 on the amendments to the Revised Recommendation on


testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) which includes all types of lifeboats on board ships.


InterManager strongly recommends that categories of specific operations – such as enclosed space, fall, personal transfer, lifeboat, mooring and other – be included in the data collection database of accidents by GISIS, Flag States, other industry organisations, including shipping companies. This will assist regulators to review procedures, improve safety and minimise accidents.


As InterManager stated in May 2024, the Flag State of Panama has contributed substantially to accident reporting, adding a total of 59 notification and investigation reports to GISIS. This influx of reports is highly welcomed as it greatly aids in statistical analysis and the formulation of corrective actions to enhance safety at sea.


Speaking about the submission to IMO, Captain Kuba Szymanski, InterManager Secretary General, said "Safety is very important to InterManager members and developing an effective safety culture is one of the central pillars of our General Principles of Conduct and Action. Collating these statistics on behalf of the industry enables us to proactively assist on a number of core safety issues and we are pleased that the IMO and other industry stakeholders are making use of them to protect the lives of seafarers."


THE REPORT | SEP 2024 | ISSUE 109 | 137


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