62-Year-Old Dies After Industrial Accident in Port of Hamburg

Man Working on Cruise Ship Electrocuted

Incident Under Investigation

A 62-year-old man died after an industrial accident in the Port of Hamburg, Germany, on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The man, who has not been identified, was working on a cruise ship when he was electrocuted, according to police.

The incident happened around 10 a.m. at the Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. The man was working on the AIDAprima cruise ship when he came into contact with a live electrical wire. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died a short time later.

The police are investigating the incident. The cruise ship has been detained while the investigation is ongoing.

The death of the worker is the latest in a series of industrial accidents in the Port of Hamburg. In 2021, there were 10 fatal accidents in the port, according to the Hamburg Port Authority.

The Port of Hamburg is one of the busiest ports in Europe. It is a major hub for the import and export of goods, and it is also a popular destination for cruise ships.

The death of the worker has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the Port of Hamburg. The Hamburg Port Authority has said that it is committed to improving safety in the port.