Nava-Ulysses Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

A tragic event unfolded on December 18, 2016, involving the bulk carrier Graig Rotterdam as it was discharging a deck cargo of packaged timber while anchored at Alexandria Port, Egypt. At approximately 11:09 AM, a critical safety incident occurred when the bosun, a Chinese national, fell into a barge secured alongside the vessel after the timber stack he was standing on experienced a partial collapse. Despite the immediate first-aid efforts from the ship's crew, the bosun succumbed to his injuries, marking a devastating loss. This incident emphasizes the vital importance of cargo safety and crew training in maritime operations.