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MO-2025-204

Two accident investigators wearing high-visibility gear and safety helmets approach a large bulk carrier berthed at a port. The vessel's hull shows signs of rust, and the front of the main superstructure bears the stencilled words "SAFETY FIRST." In the foreground, several hose handling trolleys are lined up on the wharf. The concrete surface of the wharf is puddled and reflective after rain, with orange and white safety cones placed nearby. The sky is mostly clear and the Sun is low, behind the bulk of the

TAIC investigators visit the ship. TAIC photo

Crew injury on bulk carrier, M.V. Olivia, South Port, Bluff, 24 May 2025

Status

Current

Occurrence Date

24 May 2025

Jurisdiction

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating an accident on the Malta registered bulk carrier, M.V. Olivia, berthed at South Port, Bluff.

The reported circumstances were that three crew members onboard the M.V. Olivia were working on a boiler in the engine room. During this process, there was an explosion or flashback, causing injury to the three crew members.