Polish ferry crew member dies after mooring line nearly severs leg

A POLISH crew member of a Norfolk Lines ferry yesterday died from severe leg injuries sustained last week when a mooring line smashed into him in Dublin Port last week.

The incident happened as the vessel, the Dublin Viking, was preparing to leave the port on August 7. The International Transport Federation (IFT) said the crew member, Patrycjusz (Patrick) Zawadowicz whose wife is expecting their first child next month, almost had his leg severed by the rope. IFT also said another man was also struck and sustained a dislocated shoulder. The second man’s injury has not been confirmed by the Meridian Marine Management, technical and crew managers for Norfolk Line.

Mr Zawadowicz underwent surgery at the Mater Hospital in Dublin but died yesterday.