Fatal Fall

Deckhand working aloft on accommodation front fell from stage and died when the stage gantline failed. Not wearing a harness. Inspection showed the manila gantline appeared sound but on inspection had been severely degraded.

Ropes had been stowed in forecastle near chemical stowage.

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