In the accident that occurred in Taiwan's Taichung port on the morning of February 21, the pilot died when by falling into the water while boarding the container ship BLUE OCEAN to manoeuvre.
It was stated that the pilot, who was rescued 40 minutes after the fall due to harsh weather conditions, lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital, but unfortunately died in the hospital.
It was reported that the 58-year-old pilot had 8 years of piloting experience. On the other hand, the container ship built 1989 left Taichung on February 22 and sailed for Shanghai.
It was stated that the pilot, who was rescued 40 minutes after the fall due to harsh weather conditions, lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital, but unfortunately died in the hospital.
It was reported that the 58-year-old pilot had 8 years of piloting experience. On the other hand, the container ship built 1989 left Taichung on February 22 and sailed for Shanghai.