CASE STUDY CAYMAN ISLANDS ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION www.chartco.com VOYAGE COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE +44 (0) 23 8071 4300 | consulting@chartco.com On 3 November 2002 the Cayman Islands registered refrigerated cargo ship ‘ICE BIRD’ was docking in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, UK. A pilot was on board and two harbour tugs were assisting. A crew member was killed by a mooring rope being used as a towing hawser. It was placed under excessive tension du

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