Description of Incident
Whilst working onboard an anchor handling vessel alongside in port, an Able Seaman (AB) fell into an open chain locker (~8 meters deep) during mobilisation for pre-lay workscope.
The AB sustained a minor head injury and was rescued within 5 minutes using onboard emergency procedures.
The injured crew member was transported to hospital for treatment and discharged the following day.
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