Port Driver Struck and Killed by Front End Loader [24 February 2017 – South Port, New Zealand]

Posted by admin on Apr 2, 2017 in Bulletins

Blueoceana Company has learned from sources in New Zealand, that Colin Ross Hansen, a fifty-four year old South Port worker, was struck and killed by a front end loader marshaling a cargo of bulk palm kernel during the discharge of a vessel at this Southernmost of New Zealand ports (see photo below) on 24 February 2017.

We understand that during the normal discharge of  M/V MOLAT (see photo below), a bulk carrier of some 28355 deadweight tons flying the Croatian flag, Mr. Hansen, an employee of Transport Services, Ltd., exited his truck to assess potential damage caused by a minor “fender bender” with another vehicle. Reports we’ve received indicate that he was subsequently run over by the front end loader, which was in process of marshaling the palm kernel cargo ashore. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful; he died on the dock. The time of the accident was marked at 1:40 AM.

At present, ambient conditions (weather, illumination, etc.) are unknown. WorkSafe New Zealand is investigating the incident.

Link to Media Account:  Man who died in Bluff port accident named (022717)