The dock ramp collapse at Shelter Cove Marina led to injuries and immediate safety measures.
An aluminum dock ramp collapsed at Shelter Cove Marina in Hilton Head Island, resulting in injuries to eight people, primarily with scrapes and bruises. The incident occurred when 15 to 20 individuals were on the gangway, prompting immediate safety measures. This event raises concerns about safety regulation responsibilities as it follows a tragic collapse in Georgia that resulted in fatalities. Local officials are now assessing the dock’s structural integrity and have implemented safety measures to prevent further incidents.
An aluminum dock ramp collapsed at Shelter Cove Marina in Hilton Head Island on Saturday, injuring eight individuals who sustained primarily minor injuries such as scrapes and bruises.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when 15 to 20 people were on the gangway, which suddenly dropped into the water.
This incident comes shortly after a tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia, which resulted in seven fatalities.
In response to the collapse at Shelter Cove, the Town of Hilton Head clarified that it lacks jurisdiction over safety inspections of docks and piers. The regulation of waterfront developments involves multiple local, state, and federal agencies, primarily focusing on environmental concerns rather than public safety.
Following the collapse, the Town’s building official is working with marina management to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all gangways is performed by a structural engineer. Shelter Cove Marina, owned by Palmetto Dunes Resort, has an unclear timeline for recent inspections or renovations of its structures.
To ensure public safety, signs and caution tape have been placed around the collapsed gangway and other nearby docks, indicating they are unsafe.
While public docks, such as the one at C.C. Haigh Boat Landing, undergo bi-weekly or monthly inspections by Beaufort County, privately-owned marinas like Shelter Cove do not adhere to the same regular safety inspection protocols.
The overall situation reveals a significant lack of clarity regarding agency responsibilities for routine safety inspections on docks and gangways across Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Marina Collapse Raises Safety Concerns
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