Port refers Oct. 2 Gantry Crane incident to Accident Review Board

Port General Manager Rory Respicio has referred the Oct. 2 Gantry Crane incident to the Port's Accident Review Board, according to the 8 p.m. update provided on Monday.

The Oct. 9 consolidated management report and supporting documentation, along with the General Managers Oct. 12 memorandum identifying matters for further investigation are included in the referral.

"The ARB will independently examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including crane placement and securing, supervisory instructions, communications, weather-related decisions, management responsibilities, and the adequacy of existing procedures," the Port update said.

According to the Port a formal review is "ongoing."

"Copies of the review materials have been forwarded to the Port's Board of Directors and the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port for situational awareness. The ARB will issue findings concerning responsibility and recommend corrective measures, including disciplinary action if warranted. for consideration and disposition in accordance with applicable Port policies and personnel rules," the Port said.

As of Monday, gantry crane recovery efforts successfully concluded load testing and certification of Gantry Crane 4. Load testing is in progress for Gantry 6 for certification and Gantry 5 is being prepped for load testing and certification.

The Port has continued cargo operations through recovery under reduced crane capacity while the Port works to safely restore full operational readiness.

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