Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau is participating in the safety investigation of a very serious marine accident on the refrigerated cargo ship Baltic Pearl

On October 13, 2021, a very serious marine accident occurred on the refrigerated ship Baltic Pearl (IMO No. 9008732) flying the flag of the Bahamas in the Vene-Balti port in Tallinn. One person had fatal injury and one person was injured in the accident, both employees of the Estonian repair company, which carries out repairs on board the ship, are Ukrainian citizens.

The safety investigation is conducted by The Bahamas Maritime Authority's Investigations Department. The ESIB participates in the investigation with on-site support activities in accordance with the IMO Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident.

Additional information: Taivo Kivimäe, marine casualty investigator, tel +372 585 13 595

Date of accident: 13/10/2021

Report number : M131021

Vehicle: refrigerated cargo ship Baltic Pearl

Location: Vene-Balti port

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Last updated: 10.02.2023