baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A ro-pax ferry had damage to three forward propulsion units after berthing. Following the arrival of the vessel into port, it remained positioned on the slipway pending completion of a crew change and handovers. Normal operations prescribe continuous adjustment, as required via the joystick propulsion controls whilst the ramp stool sits on the slipway. The master was engaged in pre-departure routines/checks prior to advertised next departure, when they became aware that the vessel had pivoted beyond normal acceptable limits, with the vessel misaligned from the normal position. The master's intervention corrected the line of approach, however, it was not before five blades on the aft unit had been damaged from contact in shallows surrounding the foot of the slipway.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A yacht reported twin engine failure and was towed. A yacht reported twin engine failure and required assistance as the electrics were also failing.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship hit a mooring dolphin under pilotage. A container ship hit a mooring dolphin under pilotage.
Incident type: Contact
A tug on an outbound passage grounded on sand and floated on the flood tide. A tug had departed its berth, whilst on the outbound passage through the harbour the tug grounded on sand. The tide was on the flood and conditions were calm, the tug floated around 15-20 minutes later without any damage to the vessel or injuries to crew. The grounding occurred as a result of a navigational error while transiting the harbour.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motorboat had broken engine coolant pipes resulting in minor water ingress. A motorboat with three people on board had a broken engine coolant pipe resulting in minor water ingress. The vessel was towed back to a marina for repairs as the engine could not be run with the failed pipe.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor boat had water ingress and was towed by a rescue vessel. A vessel was taking on water. A lifeboat and a police launch were on scene and they requested the vessel's crewmembers to stop their engines which appeared to help with stopping more water ingress. The bilge pumps were successful onboard which ensured the water ingress was completely stopped . The vessel was towed by a rescue vessel into a marina.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A pollution control vessel spilled red diesel oil during an internal transfer. The vessel was alongside in a harbour when it was required to do an internal transfer and 100 litres of red diesel spilled onto the deck. The diesel had mostly dissipated and booms were also used.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cable laying vessel crewmember made contact with moving part of engine and fractured their ankle. A crewmember climbed onto a running main engine to inspect a suspected fuel leak, whilst descending their foot made contact with a moving part and they fractured their ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motorboat ran aground and was towed to safety. A motorboat ran aground and was towed to safety by a harbour patrol vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A speedboat partially sank with all crew safely rescued ashore. A speedboat partially sank next to a river bank with all five occupants safely recovered ashore. There were no reported injuries and the owner arranged for recovery of the vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A research vessel crewmember was working on deck when they got rust in their eye. A research vessel crewmember was working on deck when they got something in their eye, which was suspected to be rust.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel punctured its forward sponson during a training exercise. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out a manoeuvring exercise next to a pier when an approaching wave struck the vessel and it was thrown onto the pier where a protruding bolt punctured the forward sponson.
Incident type: Contact
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel reported gearbox problems and was escorted back to the harbour. Fishing vessel reported gearbox problems and was escorted back to the harbour by a lifeboat .
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cargo vessel reported the loss of its starboard anchor and chain. A cargo vessel reported the loss of its starboard anchor and chain. The anchor was not recoverable as it had been lost in one hundred and twenty three metres of water. There were no issues that prevented the vessel from continuing its passage.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A SAR craft made contact with a pontoon whilst on exercise and punctured a sponson. A search and rescue (SAR) craft was on a boat handling and manoeuvring exercise when it made contact with a pontoon. In doing so, a sponson was punctured. The vessel remained afloat and was taken back to the lifeboat station where it was logged as needing repair. A standby craft was implemented whilst the repairs were taking place.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel made contact with submerged object. No damage was sustained. A search and rescue vessel was conducting a search following an activation of an EPIRB, when it struck a semi-submerged object. The vessel was slowed so the crew could check in the wake, the object was identified as a log. The vessel was brought to a stop to allow safety checks to be carried out. No damage was found, no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel grounded in a river entrance and was assisted by search and rescue vessels. A fishing vessel grounded in the entrance to a river following engine failure. Another fishing vessel initially assisted but the grounded vessel was too big for it to tow. Three search and rescue vessels were tasked to assist with one towing the fishing vessel into deeper water where it continued on it's passage into harbour. No damage was sustained to the vessel and there were no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A bulk carrier was loading scrap when the crane wire parted causing the grab to fall and strike the ship's bulwark and the quay side. A bulk carrier was alongside loading scrap. The crane wire parted which caused the grab to fall from height and struck the ship's bulwark and the quay side. The crane hook also detached and fell into the dock and was later recovered by divers. There were no injuries reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A line handler fell over board during locking-in of dredger. The casualty was wearing a lifejacket and was recovered unharmed. The crew of a dredger was heaving on a mooring line and when tension came onto the line, it caught one of the mooring party around the arm which caused them to be knocked into the lock between the ship and the lock wall. The mooring party member's lifejacket inflated immediately and the ship ceased all manoeuvring straight away. They were recovered from the water after ten minutes.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew member from a rope handling boat was knocked to the deck after mooring line snagged. Whilst running a wire headline, a crewmember on the rope handling boat sustained a head injury. The mooring line snagged on the lip of a dolphin. The crew stopped heaving the line and the crewmember of the line handling boat went to adjust the line. The line moved and struck their head. The crewmember was taken ashore for first aid treatment. They were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A lifeboat capsized when launching into the surf. No injuries were sustained and the boat was recovered ashore. A lifeboat with two crew was launching into the surf off a beach when it was engulfed by a wave. The lifeboat grounded and the following wave caught the boat beam-on and capsized it. No injuries were sustained and the crew recovered the boat ashore. The equipment was swapped out immediately after the incident.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A ro-ro passenger vessel's steering became unresponsive resulting in a near miss with rocks. A ro-ro passenger vessel with three people on board was proceeding to its overnight berth from the slipway when the vessel's steering became momentarily unresponsive and the vessel sheared towards charted rocks on the perimeter of the narrow channel. The vessel was brought under control again with use of full opposite helm and then straightened up and proceeded to berth safely. Upon investigation, one servo pump within the Voith Schneider unit was found to be faulty and was replaced.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A small passenger vessel grounded on soft mud. A small passenger vessel was on a seal watching trip with two crew and twenty eight passengers onboard when the vessel grounded on soft mud. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist. The passengers were fitted with lifejackets, the vessel came to rest upright on the mud on the falling tide. Once the SAR vessel arrived all passengers were transferred and taken ashore. The crew stayed with the vessel until it re-floated on the flood tide and returned to harbour, no damage to vessel or engine. No injuries to crew or passengers were reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A recreational motor vessel had a water pump failure. A recreational motor vessel had a water pump failure. The crew stopped the engine due to the engine overheating. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene and towed the motor vessel to safety. There were no reported injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A near miss collision occurred between general cargo vessel and passenger ro-ro ferry. A near miss collision occurred between general cargo vessel and passenger ro-ro ferry.
Incident type: Collision
A person fell overboard from a motor cruiser. A person fell overboard from a motor cruiser and was rescued and looked over by an ambulance crew. There were injuries sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A workboat had a fire in the engine room resulting in minor damage. A workboat's crew noticed smoke coming from the engine room as they approach berth. They secured the vessel to the pontoon and closed the engine room hatch. They switched off the emergency fuel shut off and activated fire suppression system. They kept a fire watch and cooled the outer engine room using a fire hose. The fire initiated in an electrical junction box and damage was limited to smoke damage. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Search and rescue boat made minor contact with a pilot vessel during a towing exercise. A search and rescue boat was conducting an astern towing exercise with a pilot vessel. While backing down to pass the towline, the lifeboat made light contact resulting in minor damage to the lifeboat's rail and no damage to the pilot vessel. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Collision
An inland waterways workboat capsized, no structural damage but some electrical damage was sustained. The vessel is a multifunctional amphibious machine which is used to cut and remove weeds. The incident happened when a volunteer was being trained on the operation of the vessel. The volunteer was sat down on the vessel's seat using the joysticks to position the vessel and operate the weed bucket. The operative training them was stood beside them overseeing the operation. As the volunteer lifted the laden bucket of weed at the bow of the vessel, it began to list. The volunteer jumped from the vessel as it began to tip, activating the dead-man switch on the seat cutting all controls to the vessel. Meanwhile the operative tried to rectify the situation. However, the vessel continued to list and subsequently capsized, coming to rest upside down in the water. The operative also entered the water as the vessel capsized sustaining a small bump to the head. Both individuals were wearing lifejackets, which automatically inflated, and were able reach the surface without assistance. They swam to the bankside where they were assisted out of the canal by other staff and volunteers.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained a crush injury to the arm. A fishing vessel was in process of shooting nets. The net was out, passing chains. One of the chains jammed, the weight swung briefly with the vessel's motion and a crewmember got arm their caught, resulting in a fracture and a laceration. First aid was applied onboard. A helicopter was tasked to evacuate the crewmember and take them to hospital for surgery. There was no damage to vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A yacht required a tow after experiencing engine failure and nearly grounding. A yacht required a tow after experiencing engine failure and nearly grounding. The vessel was towed by another yacht then passed onto a lifeboat to help the vessel berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel's pilot ladder parted on both sides whilst pilot was disembarking. A pilot ladder parted on both sides as the pilot was disembarking the vessel. The bottom half of the ladder and the pilot fell onto the deck of the pilot boat. The pilot had minor injuries to their shins.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel made contact with a quay whilst shifting berth. A general cargo ship made contact with a timber quay causing minor damage to the quay and no damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. The ladder was secured by shackles in between the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sealed waste-oil drum ruptured, propelling the drum from deck level into the air and back down again. An empty oil drum was used to collected waste oil and oily water from the bilge following a hydraulic oil leak. The drum was then stored on deck for several weeks. A member of the crew opened a plastic container used to decant a disinfectant Aquadez. It did not smell like Aquadez and looked like oily water. The crewmember decanted this into the waste oil drum and sealed it. A crew change then took place and two days later, the changeover skipper and crewmember were woken by a loud noise. The waste drum kept on deck ruptured, with the metal base cleanly parting at the rim and the drum was propelled upward coming back down on deck damaging the guard rail. No persons were on deck at the time as both were asleep and no fire was involved in this incident.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger had broken leg after tripping on deck. A guest was walking after being in a Jacuzzi when they slipped on deck with their left foot. As a consequence of the fall the guest had a fracture to their lower left limb. The guest was walking barefoot on the wet deck. It had been raining previously and deck attendants were in the process of drying the deck in the vicinity. Wet floor signs were confirmed in the area of the accident by crew working in the area. The guest slipped left foot first, falling to the deck, sustaining a proximal left tibia fracture. Two crew members assisted the guest after the fall, one informing the guest's companions and the other calling for medical assistance. The guest was transported to the medical centre, where they received treatment for their injuries. The area was well lit by natural lighting and there were no defects in the area. Alcohol was not a contributory factor in the accident. The guest wears prescription glasses for reading only and was not wearing them at the time of the accident. The area was visibly wet from rain and the guest was familiar with the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and broke their fibula in their lower leg. A cruise passenger fell whilst descending a staircase resulting in a fractured fibula in their leg. The casualty was disembarked for treatment ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A leisure fishing vessel had engine failure. A leisure fishing vessel had engine failure that resulted in a tow back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured by a tongue plate under a platform. There was no rope lashing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motorboat began taking on water due to a crack in the hull. A motorboat began taking on water when their hull cracked. The vessel was escorted to safety by search and rescue assets. The cause of the crack has not confirmed.
Incident type: Hull Failure
A yacht lost its propeller and started flooding. A lifeboat established a tow to harbour for lift out. A yacht issued a mayday call after losing their propeller and staring to take on water. The four persons onboard were all wearing lifejackets. A lifeboat was tasked and established a tow. It was confirmed that there was a small leak from the propeller shaft but the bilge pump was coping. The lifeboat then escorted the casualty vessel to the marina where the vessel was lifted out of the water for repair. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel's pilot ladders were not rigged per current SOLAS regulations and standards. General cargo vessel first pilot ladder, whilst at anchor, was rigged with shackles and it looked new but had no spreader step. They informed the master via radio that the ladder was not SOLAS compliant and asked for another ladder to be rigged. The second pilot ladder had a spreader step but was not SOLAS compliant as only the first two steps were rubber. It was again rigged with shackles. The pilot requested for the deck crew to remove the shackles and secure them with strong rope and boarded once they had done this. On the bridge, the issues with the pilot ladders were explained to the master, using the pilot ladder poster. It was suggested that the easiest way not to rig a non-compliant ladder was to not have them on board. During the vessel's departure, a SOLAS compliant ladder had been rigged
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recovery vessel had a minor lube oil leak from the stern tube. A visible sheen was noticed coming from the vessel's stern due to a failure of the stern tube seal while moored alongside, resulting in approximately one litre of lube oil being lost in a twenty-four hour period. An oil Teflon additive was added internally to recoat the seal and the vessel proceeded to a dry dock, where repairs were to be effected. No further visible oil loss was reported during the passage to the dock.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship had a fire in an alternator junction box. A cruise ship had a localised fire in alternator junction box which extinguished itself without fire fighting action. Minor damage was sustained.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A tug's tow line parted whilst towing a vessel. A tug was requested to tow an LPG (liquified petroleum gas) tanker had a propulsion failure shortly after departing port and was at anchor. When the tug connected the aft tow line to the tanker and proceeded to tow, the main tow wire parted in the heavy weather and swell. The tanker anchored with the tug standing by but the tug then proceeded for shelter due to worsening conditions. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries to the crew.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel collided with a moored cargo vessel whilst trying to turn. A service vessel had entered a dock and switched from steering mode to manual in preparation to berth. The vessel started to turn towards a cargo vessel that was alongside. The crew tried to thrust to counter the vessel movement, however, inadvertently increased the swing by applying force to the azimuth thruster in the wrong direction. The vessel then collided with the cargo vessel resulting in hull damage to both vessels.
Incident type: Collision
A cargo vessel's main engine failed twice when departing port but was restored. A cargo vessel was departing the berth with two tugs in assistance. All lines were let go and the tugs were about to tow off when the cargo vessel's main engine failed. The tugs kept the ship in position until the engine was restored ten minutes later. Tugs were asked to tow off when the main engine failed for a second time. Ten minutes later the engine was restored once more. The vessel then departed and the alarms sounded again but the engine continued to run and the vessel preceded without further incident.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel ran aground and was towed back by a lifeboat. A sailing vessel ran aground. The vessel lost its mast and could not re-float. A lifeboat towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a moored pilot vessel resulting in minor damage. A lifeboat made contact with a moored pilot vessel while undergoing familiarisation training causing minor damage to aft starboard quarter pulpit rail. There was no damage to the pilot vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A SAR hovercraft had engine overheating issues. A search and rescue (SAR) hovercraft was paged to persons in water. It launched on service as normal, conducted a short search then stood down after approximately thirty minutes. On return to the station, the crew started to follow normal recovery procedures. The hovercraft was flown to the bottom of the trailer, winch attached, elevation and thrust provided and then winch engaged. As the hovercraft moved, the shore crew noticed a large amount of white smoke puff out of the exhaust and a piece of metal eject from the exhaust pipe. The commander immediately gave the signal to power down and halt the procedure. No smoke was visible from behind the engine cowling. The crew opened the engine cowling to inspect the engine bay on the starboard side. Nothing was sighted so crew felt it safe to open the port side for inspection. Upon opening, smoke came from the turbo area and a small flame was visible. The crew immediately closed the cowling to contain the fire, the pilot was instructed to exit the cockpit and bring the fire extinguisher. This was then set off into the engine bay. The hovercraft was made safe and a relief asset was put on service.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A SAR vessel had propulsion failure and was towed by another lifeboat. A SAR (search and rescue) vessel was assisting a yacht which had fouled its propeller. They provided a tow but then experienced propulsion failure. The SAR vessel needed to be towed by another SAR vessel. On inspection it was discovered that the propeller hub had become detached from the main body, freely spinning on the spline of the shaft, therefore giving no propulsion. It is believed that the propeller had made contact with the slipway on launch and the problem worsened whilst at sea.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug crewmember sustained a fractured wrist whilst attempting to start a diesel pump. A tug crewmember sustained a fractured wrist whilst attempting to start a diesel pump.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship lost its starboard anchor due to a link failure. A cruise ship was at anchor, the increased winds meant the vessel was yawing off the starboard anchor. One of the links in the anchor chain broke resulting in the loss of the anchor and eleven cables of chain.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship reported steering problems. A container ship reported steering problems, but the main engine was still working and they were able to steer with one compressor and the bow thruster. The vessel proceeded to an anchorage to assess the damage and affect repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A yacht ran aground and the single crewmember was recovered by another vessel. A yacht ran aground and the single crewmember was recovered by another vessel. The vessel was hard aground and starting to list.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An ocean rowing boat ran aground, refloated and was towed to safety. An ocean rowing boat with three people on board was out on the water overnight to conduct trials. The autopilot had a fault and as a result the boat ran aground on rocks. The crew abandoned the craft onto the rocks and raised the alarm. The vessel was refloated and towed to safety by the local lifeboat with the three occupants back on the boat. There were no injuries but the boat was placed on a drying berth in harbour as the hull was split causing some flooding in the forward cabin.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel had engine failure and required a tow. A fishing vessel had complete engine failure and was drifting towards a rock. The vessel was taken under tow by a passing sailing yacht back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel grounded and re-floated. A general cargo vessel was under pilotage when it grounded for a short period of time in mud and managed to re-float. The vessel proceeded to its berth without any damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel's steering failed and a tow by another fishing vessel was arranged. A fishing vessel declared a pan pan following steering failure. The crew dropped their anchor to hold position. Another fishing vessel responded and towed them back to harbour. There were no injuries or reported damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motorboat had water ingress and was towed by a lifeboat. The vessel had water ingress which had come from the engine during some difficult weather conditions and the bow was found submerged. The two crew members attempted to bail out the water ingress. It was confirmed the water ingress had originated from near the bow and an engine coolant pipe which was due to poor maintenance. The two crew members were wearing life jackets and were evacuated onto a lifeboat. The engine was turned off in order to try to stem the water ingress and the vessel was towed by a lifeboat into a harbour safely
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and was towed back to port. A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure and a search and rescue vessel was tasked and towed them back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug reported that a weighted monkey's fist was used and thrown from a tanker. The crew of a tug vessel reported that a monkey's fist was used and thrown from a tanker. The monkey's fist weighed approximately 1.3 kilograms and was cut off by a tug crew member. No one was injured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel crewmember slipped on a grease spot and injured their knee. A crewmember slipped on a grease spot, lost their balance on the stairs and subsequently fell a few steps down a staircase.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot condemned the pilot ladder, as two strands were parted. The vessel had a second ladder however, following inspection, this was also deemed not fit for purpose.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht broke its rudder and was towed back to its berth. A sailing yacht broke its rudder. The yacht was anchored but the lone skipper was unable to get back to the vessel's berth. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel deployed and towed the yacht back to its berth. There were no injuries to the skipper.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An offshore support vessel crewmember had a crush injury to their hand. An offshore support vessel crewmember had a crush injury after getting their left hand caught in a rope. As the rope tightened their four fingers were crushed. First aid was administered onboard, the crew member's fingers were swollen and unable to move the index finger. Following medical advice, the crewmember was evacuated by helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro passenger ship crewmember had neck and back pain after heavy lifting. A ro-ro passenger ship crewmember had neck and back pain after lifting stores. They were off work for over 72 hours.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crewmember cut their forearm with a knife. A crewmember had a laceration to their underside forearm after getting cut by a knife. They were taken by ambulance for treatment at hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel crewmember had minor injuries after a mooring rope struck them in the face. A cargo vessel fouled its propeller with a mooring line requiring divers to remove it. The vessel crew completed cargo operations and commenced singling up. First a stern line was let go and a combination of wind, ebb tide and tug wash swept the mooring line under stern and fouled it on controllable pitch propeller which was running. The mooring line then reeled onto the controllable pitch propeller pulling the end from the winch drum end on the vessel. The mooring rope tail struck a crewmember with a glancing blow across the side of their face. The engine was emergency stopped by the master. The crewmember attended hospital for examination and returned to the vessel without any treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel grounded with both persons winched to safety. The vessel was broken up by the waves. A sailing vessel with two crew was on passage in rough seas and strong winds close to the coast. The engine failed possibly following the snagging of a lobster pot with the propeller. The crew issued a pan-pan. The vessel then drifted on to rocks and grounded so the distress call was raised to a mayday. The vessel was holed and started flooding. Both casualties were winched from the vessel and taken to hospital with no reported injuries. The vessel remained in position and was broken up by the waves.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel sustained minor hull damage after grounding on a submerged rock. A vessel was on a SAR (search and rescue) tasking when it made contact with a submerged rock whilst operating close to shore in an attempt to rescue a grounded fishing vessel. The vessel sustained minor hull damage with no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An offshore supply vessel and a tanker had a close quarters situation An offshore supply vessel crossed the path of an LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) tanker at speed within a distance of 50 metres.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their ankle A cruise ship passenger was leaving a dining room when they stepped awkwardly, twisted their ankle and fell. The passenger visited the medical centre the following day where they received medical treatment for a fractured right ankle. The passenger remained onboard until the end of the cruise. The area was later inspected with no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A SAR vessel sustained damage to fendering during a crew transfer. After a crew transfer, a search and rescue vessel (SAR) was moving away from an offshore supply vessel when the port transom on the vessel came into contact with the offshore supply vessel resulting in a section of the fendering being torn away. The reason for the contact was due to the swell.
Incident type: Collision
A near-miss collision occurred between a container vessel and a ro-cargo vessel. A close quarters situation occurred between two ships, following a lack of clear communication. One ship took evasive action and avoided a collision.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel made contact with a floating object resulting in damage to the propulsion system. A fishing vessel made contact with a 40-50m black pipe that was either floating at or just below the surface. It appeared to have damaged the vessel's propulsion system. However, they were able to return to shore unaided.
Incident type: Contact
A lifeboat reported contact with underwater pipe during a training exercise. During a training exercise the vessel transited beneath a pier. During this transit, contact was made with the underside of a pipe rack hanging below the pier.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel's crewmembers sustained crush injuries and were airlifted to hospital. Two crewmembers on board a fishing vessel were hauling gear and sustained crush injuries from a preventer wire rigged between the trawl sweeps. Both crewmembers were air lifted to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A SAR vessel had an engine failure whilst training and had to be towed to safety by another vessel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on a training exercise when there was mechanical failure of the outboard engine. A northerly wind and lack of anchor meant they were drifting toward a lee shore and had be towed to safety by a second lifeboat vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A yacht grounded and was towed by a lifeboat A yacht grounded which resulted in a damaged rudder and water ingress. The vessel was towed to safety by a lifeboat.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht made contact with a submarine barrier A sailing vessel made contact with a submarine barrier. The iron keel was potentially hit however no damage was confirmed and it remained on passage to its final destination.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-ro passenger ferry had a galley fire. A ro-ro passenger ferry had a galley fire. Isolation systems were activated and there was no damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was towed to harbour by a lifeboat. Fishing vessel with five crew fouled its propeller. The fishing vessel was drifting clear of any hazards but a lifeboat was tasked to provide a tow to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger vessel and a ro-ro cargo vessel had a close quarters situation A ro-passenger vessel and a ro/ro cargo vessel had a close quarters situation where they avoided a collision. The two vessels had agreed red to red passing. The passing was estimated at 0.5 cables.
Incident type: Collision
A tug fouled its propeller on the towing line while connecting to a barge. Whilst trying to establish a tow with a barge, the tug's tow-line fouled the propeller causing the main engine to stop. The convoy started drifting from the middle of the channel towards a berth, at the same time as a ro-ro ferry was entering the channel through the dock gates. The master called another tug to assist and notified VTS (vessel traffic services). A collision was avoided and there were no injuries or damage to the environment sustained. It was noted that the absence of a suitable, sheltered location away from the harbour entrance, swell and shipping rendered it difficult to control the barge until two lines had been connected.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crewmember had a finger amputation after catching it in a sliding fire screen door. A cruise ship crewmember was passing through a sliding fire screen door when their left hand got caught, resulting in their left little finger being amputated above the first knuckle. The door was subsequently checked for technical defects. None were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser experienced propulsion failure. A motor cruiser experienced propulsion failure and was towed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chain ferry reported loss of propulsion due to a loose wire in engine room. A chain ferry reported loss of propulsion due to a loose wire in engine room.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A dredger's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A dredger's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder was suspended from a purpose built davit without direct access to the deck. Although lashed to a railing to hold ladder alongside, the weight was taken solely on the davit head.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel had small fire in the engine room. A fishing vessel with three crew on board had a small fire in the engine room. The fire was extinguished and the vessel was towed back to port to prevent the fire from reigniting.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A general cargo ship lost its anchor due to inclement weather. A general cargo ship lost its anchor due to inclement weather.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser had an engine fire. A motor cruiser's engine caught fire, the four persons on board jumped overboard and swam to shore.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sailing vessel with two crew onboard had water ingress and required towing. A sailing vessel was sailing outside of a harbour when the rudder grounded. The vessel started to take on water, the crew lowered the sails and started to bail the water out. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel deployed and proceeded to tow the vessel back to a marina where is was lifted out for repairs.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A yacht crewmember dislocated their finger after getting it caught in anchor chain. A yacht with three crew, had a crewmember dislocate their finger after getting it caught in anchor chain. The injured person was landed ashore and they took a taxi to hospital. The yacht continued to destination.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel lost propulsion and required a tow back to harbour. A fishing vessel lost propulsion and required a tow back to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The outwards opening shell door was in contravention of SOLAS V 23 section 5: overturning. 5 Shipside doors used for pilot transfer shall not open outwards.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A replenishment tanker had engine and electrical failure while on passage. A naval replenishment tanker was on passage when the ventilation fans stopped as the preferential trips activated, followed by a blackout as the aft diesel generator (ADG) tripped, which resulted in a loss of propulsion and steering. The emergency 440V supplies and steering gear control were reinstated one minute later. Ten minutes after the blackout, 690V/440V supplies were reinstated to the forward and aft engine rooms, with the ADG and aft main diesel engine (MDE) running and port shaft control recovered. The Fwd. MDE and starboard shaft were recovered about 24 minutes after the blackout. An automation anomaly was initially thought to have caused the duty fuel supply pump to the aft diesel generator to stop, resulting in the PMS (power management system) being unable to call up a standby generator quickly enough to maintain electrical supplies. However, an OMD (oil mist detection) alarm was noted, but there was no indication why the oil mist alarm and shutdown activated, as the OMD unit itself had not alarmed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax ferry's anchor was lowered by accident and made contact with its hull. A passenger ferry's anchor had been lowered into the water during weakly maintenance and was not fully recovered before the passage meaning that when the vessel was back in service the anchor hit the ship's hull.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel had engine failure and exhaust fumes in the wheelhouse. A fishing vessel had engine failure and exhaust fumes in the wheelhouse. The vessel was towed back to its home berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The stanchions on deck were 106cm apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel grounded, re-floated and was escorted back to harbour. A fishing vessel grounded when making its way from the harbour. Search and rescue assets attempted to pull the boat free but were unable to do so. The vessel waited for the tide to rise and re-float, at which point they were assisted back to harbour.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Pilots were unable to board a vessel because the freeboard was over 9m, boarding was aborted until the vessel had rigged a combination ladder. The vessel was inbound with a declared freeboard of 8.5m and a straight pilot ladder rigged. Upon approach launch, the pilot determined that freeboard was in excess of 9m and the boarding was aborted until the vessel had rigged a combination ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember had a laceration to their arm when it became caught in a net flaker machine. A fishing vessel crewmember had their arm caught in an net flaker machine, as they moved forward to feed the net into it and turned it on with their chest. The crewmember was airlifted to hospital after experiencing a laceration to their arm and hospitalised.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel and a recreational vessel had a close quarters situation A recreational motor vessel had a close quarters situation with a general cargo vessel. The motor vessel had to go astern to get out of the way of the cargo vessel, losing two lots of personal fishing equipment.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was towed back to its mooring. A small fishing vessel, a creeler with one crewmember, fouled its propeller with a rope and the crewmember was unable to clear it. After raising the alarm the vessel was towed back to its mooring by a lifeboat .
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not secured correctly. Before attempting to board the chemical tanker via the combination ladder arrangement, the pilot noticed that the lower platform of the accommodation ladder was not secured correctly to the hull. The pilot booking was subsequently cancelled.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A support boat collided with a sailing dinghy resulting in one crew member injured A support boat collided with a sailing dinghy during a training course resulting in the dinghy capsizing and the two crew entering the water, The helm received minor injuries and both helm and crew were recovered from the water. The support boat was slowly following the dinghy as the instructor wanted to talk to the crew. As the instructor went to engage neutral, a throttle malfunction occurred with the support boat still moving forwards. The helm didn't pull the kill cord or steer away, following the impact the kill cord was pulled.
Incident type: Collision
A recreational fishing vessel experienced engine failure. A recreational fishing vessel experienced engine failure. The vessel, with four people onboard, was anchored and safe. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed as no other vessels were in the area to assist. The SAR vessel towed the stricken vessel to a jetty where the police were waiting as those onboard were suspected of being intoxicated.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A RIB ride charter vessel struck a moored vessel. A RIB (rigid inflatable boat) ride charter vessel struck a moored vessel. The moored vessel (inflatable tender) sustained material damage and started taking on water.
Incident type: Collision
A general cargo vessel made contact with the quay side. Whilst unberthing, a cargo ship made contact with the quay resulting in no significant damage.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel stevedore was exposed to fumigant in a cargo hold during discharge. The vessel was discharging at the time. After the discharge of potato pellets, numerous small canisters were spotted in the hold. Some then fell as many were lifted. The discharge was halted until they could distinguish what material it was. Up to four stevedores entered the hold and one complained of feeling unwell and was taken to hospital. The canisters that the vessel was carrying were found to be Aluminium Phosphide fumigants. A specialist attended the vessel in order to inspect the hold and it was found that the fumigant was incorrectly deployed, residual gas was still being emitted from the hold and there is a risk of both exposures to phosphine gas and fire from the residues in the hold.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel had water ingress and required assistance. A recreational motor vessel had water ingress and was drifting. The crew onboard were able to tie to a mooring buoy and started to bail out the water but were unable to keep up with the ingress. A passing motor vessel offered assistance whilst a search and rescue vessel was deployed. The crew were taken ashore and the stricken vessel towed to safety.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cargo vessel experienced an engine blackout and was towed. The vessel experienced loss of power after engine damage which resulted in the casualty vessel being towed. The crew were unable to complete the repair and stated that there was water ingress to one of the cylinder liners.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell, resulting in a pelvic fracture. A cruise ship passenger was in the atrium heading to the shop located on the starboard side. As they were crossing the atrium they had not noticed the piano platform area was raised, their left foot caught on the edge of the marble floor and they fell forwards landing on their right side. During the fall they attempted to protect themself by using their right arm, as a result, their right elbow hit the floor. They were diagnosed with a superficial injury to their elbow and a pelvic fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An angling vessel had engine failure which led to the vessel being pushed onto the rocks. An angling vessel had engine failure and as a result it was pushed onto the rocks where the vessel became stuck. The local search and rescue services were tasked to the casualty. The one person on board was safely rescued and the search and rescue services re-floated the vessel. No major damage or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel's mooring party used a weighted heaving line. A general cargo vessel's mooring party used a weighted heaving line which was discovered by the workers ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel had an engine fire which was extinguished. The casualty vessel was assisted to a mooring by a lifeboat. A sailing vessel with one person on board had a battery fire which extinguished itself. A lifeboat assisted the vessel to a mooring. A grease gun shorting the battery terminals had blown a hole in the top of the battery. A powder extinguisher was used to ensure reignition would not occur. There were no injuries sustained and the yacht was only damaged in the vicinity of the battery.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A yacht collided with a moored vessel and quay resulting in minor damage. A chartered yacht collided with a moored chartered yacht and the jetty as it tried to moor causing damage to both vessels.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel and a sailing yacht collided, causing the yacht to be dis-masted. A fishing vessel and a sailing yacht were involved in a collision. The yacht was dis-masted. No damage was sustained to the hull. The fishing vessel had no damage and there were no injuries on either vessel.
Incident type: Collision