[Column] Preventing Seafarers’ Personal Injury (No.2) 21 August 2025 Tweet Capt. Toru Asai General Manager of Loss Prevention & Ship Inspection Department   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This column features the article contributed by our Association to "Mariners' Digest Vol.78", published in July 2025 by the Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   This column is the second part of a series. If you haven't read the first part, "Preventing Seafarers’ Personal Injury (No.1)" , please do so before continuing.     Highlights   This article details specific accident examples in the engine departments of vessels and their preventive measures. It highlights the importance of strict adherence to work procedures, thorough risk assessments, and pre-work meetings to ensure effective BRM/ERM based communication, aiming to enhance the safety awareness of seafarers. To ensure safety in procedural work, it is recommended to conduct risk assessments, apply mitigation measures, hold pre-work meetings, and formalize future procedures.     Introduction   In this column, we would like to introduce five accident examples in the engine department.     Prevention of Crew Accidents: Examples and Measures     [Case 1] Finger tips amputation during the main engine maintenance Vessel Type : Container Vessel   Accident Summary In the engine room while at anchor in port, the First Engineer and the three Oilers were replacing the No.2-cylinder exhaust valve of the Main Engine. After loosening the nuts with a hydraulic jack, the three Oilers removed them by hand. The First Engineer lifted the exhaust valve with a crane. Three fingers of the Oiler (C) were trapped and crushed as t