Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Forth-Guardsman

In a heartbreaking incident on the evening of October 12, 2023, a crew member aboard the Forth Guardsman (IMO 8301345) tragically lost his life while performing maintenance duties. The Polish national was engaged in cable-laying operations for Scottish and Southern Energy in the picturesque Sound of Jura when he suffered a severe accident, reportedly getting crushed before falling overboard. Emergency responders sprang into action, with Strathclyde Police collaborating with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to probe the circumstances surrounding this devastating event. The Clyde Coastguard promptly dispatched a Royal Navy helicopter from HMS Gannet at Prestwick, alongside the Port Askaig lifeboat and the dedicated Port Charlotte Coastguard Rescue Team, to the site of the accident. In a race against time, two nearby vessels also joined the rescue efforts, allowing the crewman to be pulled from the water within just 10 minutes. He was recovered around 8:13 p.m. and promptly airlifted to medical assistance. Unfortunately, despite the swift response, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening, shortly after 9 p.m. As investigations continue, all work aboard the vessel has been suspended. The Forth Guardsman is currently docked at Port Askaig, Islay, as authorities seek to uncover the details leading up to this tragic loss.

In a heartbreaking incident, a crew member aboard the 'Forth Guardsman' has tragically lost his life after being crushed while performing duties on the vessel and subsequently falling overboard. The Polish national was engaged in cable laying operations for Scottish and Southern Energy in the picturesque Sound of Jura when the accident occurred. Strathclyde Police are collaborating with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to delve into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. Responding swiftly to the emergency, Clyde Coastguard deployed a Royal Navy helicopter from HMS Gannet at Prestwick, alongside the Port Askaig lifeboat and the dedicated Port Charlotte Coastguard Rescue Team, to assist at the scene. Additional support came from two nearby vessels. Emergency rescue efforts were executed expeditiously, with the man being recovered from the water within 10 minutes and winched into the helicopter at 8:13 p.m. Sadly, despite the swift response, he succumbed to his injuries after 9 p.m. last night. In the wake of this tragedy, all operations on the vessel have been halted as investigations continue. Currently, the 'Forth Guardsman' is docked at Port Askaig, Islay.