The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator’s marine safety investigation determined that the C/E, ETO, and Fitter had entered Cargo Hold No.1 to recover the welding cable and other tools without complying with the Company’s enclosed space entry procedures despite the Bosun’s prior warning to the C/E that it was dangerous and required permission from the Master.#MI #Report #EnclosedSpace

Marshall Islands Accident investigation report: Crew fatality on M/V Amphitrite.This report, published on January 9, 2026, by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator, investigates a fatal occupational accident that occurred on March 10, 2025, aboard the bulk carrier AMPHITRITE in the Java Sea. The casualty took place while the crew was attempting a non-routine task to free the ship's port anchor, which had become stuck in the hawse pipe due to heavy clay and mud. During a third attempt to dislodge the anchor using a hydraulic jack, the anchor moved suddenly, pinning two crewmembers. The incident resulted in the death of the ship's Fitter and serious injuries to the Bosun. #InvestigationReport #MI #Accident