Gangway safety: A review of recent incidents and near-misses involving vessel gangways
- Safety Flash
- Published on 9 May 2013
- Generated on 16 September 2025
- IMCA SF 07/13
- 1 minute read
The Marine Safety Forum has published safety flash 13-09 reviewing a number of incidents and near misses reported by base staff involving vessel gangways.
These incidents and near misses range from improperly rigged gangways and safety nets through to poor housekeeping standards with tripping hazards left on the gangway.
The safety flash is available on request from the Marine Safety Forum.
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