A Filipino worker died this morning after falling four storeys while working on a ship berthed at Malta Freeport, the police said.

The accident happened at 4.50am. The 57-year-old died on the scene.

Magistrate G. Mercieca is conducting an inquiry.

Freeport CEO Alex Montebello in a statement said that, "everyone at Malta Freeport would like to express their deepest sympathies to the crew member's family, friends and colleagues at this distressing time."

He added that, "although Malta Freeport was not involved in the refuelling operation, our duty manager was informed immediately and reacted promptly to ensure medical services were on the scene as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, however, nothing could be done to save the crew member's life."