Diving Safety
Three divers hurt cleaning propeller at anchor. The ship had been sold but new owner had requested a propeller clean before handover. Captain noted other vessel approaching dangerously close and asked engine room to prepare main engine. Chief Engineer removed lockout tag and requested permission from bridge to blow through main engine. The Third Officer (allegedly – this is in dispute) gave permission. Propeller struck divers, one seriously. Police now involved. Company now gives lock out key to dive master.
