The Things You See In The Press….
Company representative was reading a trade press release and saw an article explaining that his company was being sued in the US courts buy a pilot for injuries sustained when disembarking from one of their vessels in Puerto Rico. Brought this to the attention of his Principals who were at that time unaware. Investigated further (and received official notification) that incident had occurred 11 months previously but not been reported to the vessel. Pilot’s name had not been recorded in the deck log book but Captain recalled his name. Pilot explained that disembarking required him to twist to pass from ladder to gangway. Not an unusual action. Claimed he had a serious arm injury (not back) and had not worked for two months but was currently working 100% fit. Still being contested.
