The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) said a “catastrophic failure” of a cargo-handling crane on the 57,000–dwt Seapace (built 2010) occurred in Becancour on 13 August.
“The slewing ring bearing broke apart and the complete cabin and jib assemblies collapsed into a cargo hold, injuring the crane operator,” it added.
It has launched a joint investigation with Transport Malta, but in the meantime issued this warning: “There is a possibility that the same progressive failure of a slewing ring bearing will occur on any vessel fitted with similar cargo handling cranes.
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