baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A tug damaged the edge of a quay whilst pushing against it. An inshore tug crew were waiting for their next job with the tug pushed with its bow up against the quay and the engine running on minimum revolutions ahead to keep it in position. However, when the vessel pulled away from the quay again, there was damage to the concrete in the form of a dent and cracks. This was apparently an area that had been previously repaired and was weakened as a result. By pushing against it, the tug crew had dislodged the old repair. There were no damages to the vessel, and no injuries or pollution. The quay damage was considered to be minor.
Incident type: Contact
A service vessel suffered gearbox failure and arranged for a tow back to harbour A port tender was carrying out a training exercise when they suffered engine failure. The vessel anchored and restarted the engine but the propulsion was reduced and gearbox very noisy, so the engine was stopped. The crew checked anchor position to confirm safe and out of shipping channels. Six crew disembarked leaving four crew onboard to carry out anchor watches. A tow was arranged for the following day, the tug arrived and towed the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax vessel experienced a fire in the engine room when the lagging on the exhaust caught fire. A ro-pax vessel was in passage when one of the crew members noticed smoke above the starboard main engine. The crew member raised the alarm and the crew mustered. Whilst a two person fire fighting team wearing breathing apparatus was preparing, another crew member took immediate action using a CO2 fire extinguisher. They noticed the flames were on the lagging of the exhaust and this initial action reduced the fire's intensity. The crew member then used a foam extinguisher to fully extinguish the fire. The crew carried out emergency shut down including fuel and lubricating oil shut down and ventilation shut down. The fire fighting team with breathing apparatus arrived and checked that the fire was extinguished and there was no risk of re-ignition. The fire reportedly occurred due to overheating of the lagging material around the exhaust, probably caused by an engine load test that had been carried out earlier in the day combined with oil and residues in the lagging. There were no damages, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Service vessel sustained loss of lube to the starboard thruster upper gear box. Service vessel sustained loss of lube to the starboard thruster upper gear box. It was discovered that the local pressure gauge was reading zero bars. There was no fire danger or oil loss reported. The Upper Gear Box LO Pump ammeter was at 6amps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Small passenger vessel had fire onboard resulting in total loss. Small passenger vessel had fire onboard resulting in total loss. VESSEL FIRE FIRST REPORTED AT 12:46 UTC. SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. VESSEL TOWED TO ITS CURRENT LOCATION AND INTENTIONALLY BEACHED BY HM.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cargo vessel took a succession of moderate rolls causing damage to the cargo. Cargo vessel was proceeding on passage when it took a succession of moderate rolls causing the lashing that was holding the concrete blocks to fail. When it was noticed that the blocks spilled onto the deck, the vessel's speed was immediately reduced and the movements were minimised. Once the crew secured the blocks in situ, the vessel proceeded on passage. However, it has been reported that there were slight damages to the edges of formed concrete blocks.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Person fell overboard from a punt and was recovered by a workboat. A person fell overboard from a capsized punt. They spent approximately 30 minutes in the water and was recovered by a workboat and passed into the care of the ambulance services. The vessel sunk in shallow water but is recoverable and the casualty was able to walk to the ambulance.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cruise ship crew member sustained a sprained knee whilst working. A cruise ship crew member was working in a cabin whilst the vessel was alongside, in preparation for the next cruise. Whilst lifting a metal bed the crewmember slipped and twisted their left knee. They were wearing correct working shoes at the time of the accident. They were able to return to their cabin and work without issue but the pain started to become stronger and they sought medical assistance on board. The cause was attributed to the crew member lifting the heavy bed and putting strain on their body. There were no damages or pollution as a result of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot was boarding a chemical tanker when the pilot ladder paid out and they fell into the water. A pilot was boarding a chemical/products tanker via the pilot ladder whilst the vessel was alongside another vessel after completing bunker operations. When the pilot stepped onto the ladder and was trying to reach for a better hand hold the ladder paid out from the ship's side and the pilot fell into the water. The pilot ladder was not adequately secured on the deck which caused it to pay out. The pilot was safely recovered from the water by the pilot vessel and was uninjured by the incident. The vessel reported that there was slack in the pilot ladder due to the fact that the AB had not completed the rigging when the pilot stepped onto the ladder. The chief officer was not yet at the pilot boarding station as they were completing their report to the port control for departure and the pilot boat arrived earlier than expected. The pilot did not test the ladder before putting their full weight onto it. The chief officer was not there to supervise the boarding. The AB did not warn the pilot that the ladder was not ready.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel was turning inside the dock and made contact with the quay. A general cargo vessel was turning inside a dock area when the bow of the vessel struck the quay. The vessel was under pilotage at the time. There were no structural damages to the quay and slight damage to the bow and forward railings of the vessel. The incident reportedly happened due to 'pilot error'. The vessel reported that they should have been critical of the pilot to prevent the accident (i.e. they did not step in).
Incident type: Contact
Crude oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Crude oil tanker's construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Original trap door combination not modified correctly. Ladder did not extend through platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had a inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that there was no lifebuoy with a self-igniting light available at the embarkation point, that the ladder was secured with the incorrect type of rope and that the ladder was in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Kayaker presumed deceased after capsize. Two kayakers both capsized and entered the water. One kayaker self recovered while the other kayaker was not found and presumed deceased after an extensive rescue operation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a slipway. A ro-pax vessel made contact with the slipway whilst trying to berth. The incident was reportedly caused by on-going issues with the vessel's steering gear system. There was minor damage to the side of the vessel and some minor scuff marks on the slipway.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel crewmember airlifted off vessel after suffering a fall. A cargo vessel crewmember fell on the main deck and was assisted by other crew. The casualty complained of pain in multiple areas and was later evacuated by helicopter for medical assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Powerboat sunk with all 3 persons successfully recovered A powerboat with 3 persons onboard took on water quickly and sunk with all persons entering the water wearing lifejackets. All casualties were successfully recovered by lifeboat crew and other attending vessels. Air support was tasked but stood down as the casualties were rescued quickly. All persons were passed to the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A crab fishing vessel fouled its propeller on a rope and was assisted. A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure after the propeller became fouled in the rope of its fishing gear. The vessel could not be freed by towage alone and a search and rescue vessel was dispatched with the appropriate equipment to free the fouled propeller. The search and rescue vessel towed the fishing vessel back to port. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Inland waterway vessel suffered a fire on board resulting in minor damage. Inland waterway vessel's welders were conducting hot works during the day when one of the crew members noticed smoke coming from a fender. This has been extinguished with water and checked for any additional smoke. During the night, when no one was on the vessel, it was noticed that there was smouldering on the deck and smoke coming from two tanks. This has been suspected to come from the heat and deck paint burning. As a result, the fire brigade was contacted as a precaution and the vessel sustained minor damages; fender burnt and heat damage to deck.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A recreation motor vessel with two crew onboard capsized after getting swamped by waves A recreational motor vessel was anchored with two crew onboard, as they were preparing to leave a wave capsized the vessel with the two crew entering the water, both crew were wearing lifejackets. A passing vessel recovered the two crew who had been in the water for about ten minutes and were found to be very cold. Both crew were transferred to a search and rescue (SAR) vessel that had been tasked. Once ashore the crew were passed into the care of the ambulance service. The motor vessel was recovered and returned to shore.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Small fire onboard a cruise ship in the valet area resulting in minor damage to a drying machine. Small fire onboard a cruise ship in the valet area resulting in minor damage to a drying machine. Confirmed white smoke coming from the dryer in the Valet area. Shortly after First Stage response fully mustered. Ventilation and power confirmed off. Discovered a small Fire from the dryer machine drum that was extinguished, by First Stage Response, using the closest dry Powder fire Extinguisher.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The vessels pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations, it was tied to a ballast or fuel pipe rather than utilizing proper strong points and the crew members were informed of the issue on how it was unsuitable for use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crew member was injured during a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning from a training exercise, the helm was navigating the waves, they came down off a steep wave and the vessel slammed down, the crew member at the front of the boat pivoted forward towards the pod and hit their head. The visor broke off the helmet and the resulting injury was a cut to the forehead and bang on the nose. The vessel was recovered and the injured crew member received casualty care to stop the bleeding and then transported to hospital for further assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel has broken down and was in need of towage, no injuries reported. Fishing vessel machinery failure. Vessel was towed to port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A single handed fishing trawler damaged its trawl doors, breaching the hull and was towed to port. A single handed trawler was recovering the gear and made an error which resulted in damage to the trawl doors. This damage caused the hull to be breached and water ingress. The crewmember broadcast a mayday and the local lifeboat service attended and assisted by pumping out water and setting up a tow. They towed the vessel back to its home port. The damage was significant.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Taxi vessel service near miss with SUP. A taxi vessel was departing when the helm did not spot a single paddle boarder stood down river. The taxi turned to starboard to do a U-turn and spotted the SUP at the last minute and engaged astern. The taxi missed the SUP who remained stood up. Suspended by the harbour authority pending investigation.
Incident type: Collision
Passenger ferry suffered engine failure and a tow was made by another passenger ferry The vessel had commenced passenger operations between two ports when the engine stopped suddenly on passage to a local dock, it was confirmed that the engine would not restart and a different passenger vessel agreed to tow the ferry into a local port. RNLI offshore lifeboat and a local harbour launch arrived on the scene and stood by. All passengers disembarked without further incident. Diagnostic work on the engine is still ongoing, daily checks were confirmed to have been completed and all oil and water levels were correct.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A general cargo used an unsafely weighted heaving line that was a monkey's fist containing a steel bolt. The weight was removed by shore personnel. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. On the ladder, the steps started to rotate which made it seem like they are weak. The tails were too long.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured with a securing pin. Master briefed and confirmed correct rope securing will be used in future calls.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel struck a ladder on the quay whilst berthing. A general cargo vessel a was manoeuvring close to the quay as part of berthing with the pilot on board when the vessel's hull struck one of the metal ladders on the quay. This resulted in the ladder being bent and the starboard side of the vessel's hull being damaged. The vessel sustained a puncture above the water line about 10cm in size and a damaged frame. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A sailing vessel was towed back to safety as the lone sailor was injured A sailing vessel crew member called for help as the lone sailor was injured and unable to helm the vessel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel assisted the vessel however the injured crew member refused to come out of wheel house to assist the SAR crew with attaching a tow line. One SAR crew member fell in water whilst attempting to board the vessel. They were recovered safely from the water by the SAR vessel. A helicopter was rejected to scene due to the skipper's minor injuries, adverse weather conditions and the skipper's refusal to come up to deck for assistance. The vessel was towed back to safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Recreational sailing vessel ran aground whilst undergoing a yacht master course. Recreational sailing vessel ran aground whilst undergoing a yachtmaster course resulting in ILB attending and later refloafed. The event occurred during their return to Hamble Point Marina.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht suffered engine failure and grounded A sailing yacht with three crew onboard were returning to a harbour when the outboard engine lifted-up and the vessel lost steering. The helm switched off the engine and locked it in the down position, but it would not re-start. An anchor was dropped, but it didn't hold. The yacht grounded on the shore with minor damage to the hull.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A replenishment tanker experienced an oil spill incident from a davit A replenishment tanker was alongside when an minor oil spill occurred whilst carrying out testing of the ships port RIB rescue boat, a small amount of oil ran out of the davit while the rescue boat was swung out, the oil dropped onto the deck and down the ship's side via a loose scupper plug. Subsequent inspection found a loose hydraulic hose which was tightened up. Port authorities notified.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger slipped on lido deck resulting in a fractured shoulder. A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell on the lido deck resulting in a fractured shoulder. The passenger remained onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger slipped whilst exiting the shower and sustained an injury. A cruise ship passenger was stepping out of the shower but did not step on the towel bathmat provided and instead stepped onto the wet floor. The floor was slippery due to the water and the passenger slipped and fell, stretching out their right leg causing a strain which resulted in the rupture of the Achilles tendon on the right leg. There were no defects found in the cabin and the full lighting was on at the time of the incident. The passenger was not under the influence of alcohol or prescription medication at the time of the incident. The vessel had both stabilizer fins extended at the time of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Shackles holding the ladder on deck. Tripping line was secured between 1st & 2nd step of the side rope and the pilot ladder side ropes secured to the strong points with shackles. This incident occurred due to lack of knowledge.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cement carrier suffered a blocked fuel line which resulted in no further damage. Cement carrier's pilot reported machinery difficulties. The vessel suspected a blocked fuel line therefore, a tug decided to assist. The tug escorted the cement carrier after the issue was rectified and the vessel returned to its passage.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Pilot vessel lost steering resulting in no further damages. Pilot boat lost steering just after departing port. The boat was brought back using engines. No further damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel was taking on water and were towed to safety by lifeboat. A stern trawler began to take on water. Two lifeboats were tasked to assist in pumping and stemming the leak. One of the lifeboats towed the casualty to harbour and left them on a mooring buoy. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Cruise ship's passenger caught their finger in a door frame sustaining a fractured thumb. Cruise ship's passenger was exiting their washroom within their cabin when the ship moved and the door closed on the casualties thumb. They sustained a fractured thumb however, remained on the cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that there were no stanchions, the ladder was secured using shackles and the ladder was in poor condition with loose wedges.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel grounded resulting in no damage. General cargo vessel was departing when it proceeded upstream manoeuvring slowly. There was an attempt to apply the helm order but steering appeared unresponsive and the vessel moved across to rest in soft mud. The main engine astern and the bow thruster which then allowed the vessel to manoeuvre off the mud and proceed to passage. No damage was reported on the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo ship contact with sea wall on departure Cargo ship made contact with sea wall on departure resulting in damage to the forepeak tank. Master reported difficulty in judging distance due to low lighting levels and said he had a momentary lapse in attention.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship contractor fell from ladder resulting in injury to the right armpit. Cruise ship contractor fell from ladder resulting in injury to the right armpit. The contractor fell from the ladder into the bulkhead and then slid down to the deck. On the way down a metal bracket punctured the contractor under the arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. No stanchions, embarkation point built into ships railings - railings used as handholds.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel capsized during a slow speed transfer. A search and rescue vessel capsized during a slow speed transfer. The wake of the other vessel caused a broaching capsize. There were no injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A water taxi passenger fell and broke their ankle. A passenger on a water taxi reportedly fell about 6 feet (2 meters) on board and sustained a broken ankle. A search and rescue vessel that was in the area doing exercises at the time, responded and offered first aid. The passenger was taken ashore and the local ambulance service attended and took the injured passenger to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel started to take on water and suffered engine failure A recreational motor vessel started taking on water resulting in power failure. The water ingress could not be identified, crew onboard stated bailing out the water as the pump was not working. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked to assist. Five crew were recovered to one of the SAR vessels with the remaining two crew staying aboard to continue bailing. The vessel was towed back to shore.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A dredger suffered an electrical fire onboard resulting in minor damage A dredger was alongside unloading a sand cargo using the vessel crane when black smoke was seen pouring from the side panel/electrical box of the crane. The operator was alerted and attempted to turn off the machine but it failed to switch off. The side panel was opened and once the black smoke had cleared no flames were identified but significant charring/melting was seen on the main electrical panel. Around two minutes later the engine cut out and all electrical power was lost. No extinguisher or water was used as the burn/fire had self extinguished.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship passenger fell in their bedroom resulting in a fractured ankle. A cruise ship passenger fell in their bedroom resulting in a fracture to their right ankle. The casualty was later medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crewmember on a ro-pax vessel tripped and sprained their arm On board a ro-pax vessel, a crewmember was working on the poop deck singling up the mooring ropes when they tripped. Their heel was caught on a plastic pallet that the mooring ropes are stored on, causing them to fall backwards onto their outstretched left arm. The crewmember sustained a sprain, and despite being put on light duties, they had to sign off as the injury was not recovering sufficiently. The crewmember was signed off work for 2 weeks. There were no further injuries, damages or pollution from the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel struck a log whilst on an exercise resulting in minor damage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on a training exercise transiting between points. All crew members were engaged and looking out. A submerged water log was just under the surface of the water when it travelled under the vessel. It struck the port propeller - knocking the tip of each blade. The vessel stopped safely and once the log was revealed it went under water and was not seen anymore. Both engines were lowered and the vessel continued with the exercise under its own power.
Incident type: Contact
A potting vessel crewmember fell over board and was recovered. A fishing vessel (potter) crewmember fell over board and was recovered by the vessel. Search and rescue assets were dispatched and MEDIVAC was also considered before the casualty's status was updated to not require it. The vessel returned to port where the crewmember was looked over by a doctor and was found to be uninjured. There were no damages or pollution reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Rib suffered a severe fire resulting in three persons onboard swimming ashore and being recovered by a lifeboat A rib experienced a fire onboard whilst on the water, the three people onboard abandoned and swam to a nearby shore. Huge amounts of black smoke were seen coming from the vessel explosions were heard. As the vessel was inaccessible, the fire service left it to burn itself out on the shoreline. The three people who abandoned were recovered by a search and rescue vessel and taken back to a place of safety.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel's generator suffered a high temperature alarm and shut down resulting in loss of main engines. A ro-pax vessel was on passage and had come out of a period of reduced visibility and was using two generators to provide power. The operation to use one generator only, started taking place. The forward generator was stopped as it was going through its normal shut down cycle. This is when the remaining aft generator on load suffered a high temperature alarm and shut down. This led to a shut down of fuel pumps and main engines. As soon as the forward generator completed its shutdown cycle it was restarted as well as the main engines. The vessel proceeded on passage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Two injured on a sailing vessel Two crew members were on board a sailing vessel and both sustained dismast injuries. One casualty sustained a back injury while the second casualty sustained a head injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Inland waterway vessel's crew member sustained a fractured wrist. Inland waterway vessel's crew member sustained a fractured wrist after getting his hand caught in a fire door. No defects reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A foot passenger ferry experienced steering failure and ran into a pier. A foot passenger vessel was departing from the berth when it experience failure of the primary steering control. The crew switched over to the secondary steering, which also didn't work so they proceeded to switch over to the third steering option of the emergency tiller. They managed to manoeuvre back to the berth but on attempting to berth stern first control was lost and the tide pulled the vessel away from the berth where it made contact with the pier. The vessel sustained damage to the wheelhouse above the waterline, which bore the brunt of the force. The vessel was manoeuvred back alongside by the pilot launch and disembarked the passengers. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger rolled their foot resulting in a fractured ankle. A cruise ship passenger rolled their ankle when stepping down from the last step of a stair case in a bar area on board. This resulted in a fractured ankle. The area was inspected by the vessel crew and there were no defects that contributed to the incident. The guest did not use prescription glasses or walking aids and the incident was attributed to lack of attention.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and broke their wrist. A cruise ship passenger fell and broke their wrist. They were standing next to an x-ray machine when they slipped and in an effort to break their fall they put out their hand resulting in a broken wrist. The area was inspected and there were no defects found however the floor had been recently polished the night before. The passenger was wearing flat rubber soled shoes.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax ferry collided with an unmanned historical yacht after getting caught by a squall resulting in minor damage to the yacht The vessel was inbound to a port, and the Master was on on the wheel, in darkness and rain with westerly winds, 15 knots gusting 25 knots. The turn was made around and the course steadied on inbound leads, shortly after course was altered to port to bring the ship over for the turn into anticipating a drift due to westerly winds. A crew member reported at 15ft off the port and the rate of turn was slowed. The wind had shifted whilst transiting the river to the North West at 20 knots and was now on the starboard side of the vessel, and this had not been initially appreciated by the Master. The lookout reported the vessel was very close to the moored yachts and both fwd and aft voith units were set to thrust away from the yachts at 40%. This had the effect of moving the bow off but closing the stern towards the moorings, and the yacht was observed making alight-glancing contact with the vessel. The remainder of the passage continued without further incident. No damage was confirmed on the ro-pax ferry, nor any pollution however, there was minor damage to the shroud and hull scuff marks. No pollution. It is likely that the Master thought a squall had passed so he went down from four engines to two. Another squall appeared fairly rapidly whilst the vessel was in a river and the slight delay in getting more power on resulted in the the glancing contact.
Incident type: Collision
Crew transfer vessel suffered a fire in the engine room resulting in no damage. Crew transfer vessel suffered an engine fire as a result of a faulty turbo. A crew member saw small flames on top of the outboard turbo on the outboard engine and switched both port engines off. They then activated the emergency ventilation shut off and the fire extinguishing system for the engine room. There was no indication of fire re-igniting and no injuries/damage was reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel had an engine failure and was assisted by a search and rescue vessel A fishing vessel had an engine failure, the lone skipper contacted a shore authority to say the vessel had broken down but did not require assistance as they under tow from another vessel. A nearby search and rescue (SAR) vessel that was on a training exercise approached to check on both vessels as they were struggling against the tide to get into harbour. The SAR vessel assisted the fishing vessel into harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger fell over resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Cruise ship passenger fell over backwards onto the deck when the ship moved suddenly in rough weather. This resulted in a dislocated shoulder and the casualty remained on the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded on a sand bank whilst on tasking. A search and rescue vessel was proceeding to a tasking when it grounded on a shifting sandbank at the mouth of the river. The tide was ebbing and the vessel was going approximately 17kts. The vessel was able to engage astern propulsion and cleared the bank. There was no damage, injuries or pollution and the SAR vessel was able to complete the tasking.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A helicopter carrier crew member sustained an open fracture to their thumb due to an unexpectedly large roll. A helicopter carrier crew member was injured in their cabin during heavy weather resulting in a compound fracture to the thumb. The crew member was exiting their bathroom area when the vessel experienced a heavy roll, larger than previous rolling and in a different motion from before. Instinctively, the crewmember put their hand out to balance but put it on the door frame of the bathroom door, which then closed on their hand resulting in an open fracture to the thumb. The crew member was medically disembarked for treatment ashore. The vessel crew had been briefed about heavy weather preparations before but the roll that resulted in the crew member stumbling was larger than usual and against previous patterns of ship movements, which reportedly contributed to catching them off guard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Two kayakers were found dead at the base of a weir Two kayakers hired two touring kayaks and were paddling upstream on a river when they came to a weir. It is believed, although there were no witnesses or survivors, that the kayaks capsized in the tow back from the weir. They were found at the base of the weir and were declared deceased on scene by paramedics.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Passenger ship's volunteer sustained an injury while going down a ladder. Passenger ship's volunteers were working when they decided to take a lunch break. The volunteer descended the vertical fixed ladder and partway down the ladder they fell and broke their lower leg. This resulted in further medical assistance. The ladder is in good condition and all permits to work were correctly completed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Shackle used to secure to deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Near miss between a fishing vessel and a hopper dredger. Near miss between a hopper dredger and a fishing vessel. The dredger was operating in the channel when the crew called the fishing vessel on VHF to question what the fishing vessel was doing. The fishing vessel did not respond the first time however, the second time they informed the dredger that they were passing on the starboard side. The fishing vessel was 2 metres away from the dredger which resulted in the dredger to take evasive action and restricted its ability to manoeuvre.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow another vessel. A fishing vessel experienced an engine failure which resulted in a tow to harbour from another vessel. There was no imminent danger throughout and no damage or injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger vessel lost a propeller on the port side. Passenger vessel had no power from the port gearbox. However, the vessel was able to make their way back to port with the use of a second propeller. After the vessel was lifted out of the water it was noticed that the shaft was broken and the propeller was missing. No further damages were reported or any injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Two sailing vessels collided. Two sailing vessels collided resulting in minor damages to both. Both sailing vessels were running ahead of the wind, one overtaking the other. The vessel being overtaken maintained its course and speed but the overtaking vessel did not alter to avoid it and collided with the stern. This resulted in damage to the railings, solar panels and outboard motor for the tender on the vessel being overtaken and damage to the rigging of the overtaking vessel. The outboard motor went overboard. Reportedly, the crew of the overtaking vessel shouted at the vessel being overtaken that they were racing and said that the vessel being over taken should get out of the way. There were no injures and both of the vessels were still able to sail.
Incident type: Collision
An offshore vessel crewmember was injured during helo extraction for another crewmember. On board an offshore supply vessel, a crewmember passed away due to a medical condition. Whilst arranging for the crewmember to be discharged via helicopter, another crew member fell whilst setting up equipment and dislocated their shoulder. They were given first aid on board before being extracted by helicopter ashore for further medical treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel and a cargo vessel had a close quarters situation. A container vessel and a salvage vessel had a close quarters situation in a port area. The salvage vessel was a converted fishing vessel and was proceeding without AIS in very poor visibility (approx. 4 cables), narrowly avoiding the container vessel that was outbound under pilotage. The salvage vessel altered course and proceeded out without further incident.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was inside their cabin when they slipped from the bed and landed on the carpet. This resulted in a right distal humerus fracture with elbow dislocation. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was tied off around a ladder and a freshwater pipe rather than correct eyes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An inland passenger vessel suffered a lost power and drifted aground An inland waterways passenger vessel lost propulsion and drifted aground as a result. They were assisted by search and rescue craft back to safe haven and all passengers disembarked, uninjured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A police rib made contact with another police rib resulting in one crew member recovered from the water and minor equipment damage Two ribs are on a river at approximately 10 to 15 knots, one behind and off to starboard. The rib behind turned to port and passed the stern of the other rib, it was too close and got caught on the stern wave making contact with the rib's stern. The helm tried to correct by steering to port and was ejected from the rib and pulling out the killcord, the helm was wearing a lifejacket that inflated. The helm was recovered from the water, once ashore treated for a cut to the head that required stitches. No injuries to other crew and no damage to either vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing vessel got caught on the chains of a floating bridge. A sailing yacht was navigating through a port area where there was a chain ferry (floating bridge). The sailing vessel became caught on the chains and had to be towed off by a search and rescue vessel. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder poor constructed , no manufacturers plate . Suspect ladder is fake. Winnets and steps dangerously loose . Steps rotating under foot.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew transfer vessel crewmember was struck in the head during lifting operations. A crew transfer vessel was carrying out a lifting operation whilst alongside. A crew member was struck in the head by either the load or the strop bearing the load. They sustained a concussion and were advised to take 4 to 6 days off work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ships passenger slipped of bed resulting in closed fracture to the spine. A cruise ships passenger slipped of bed resulting in closed fracture to the spine. While seated on the bed, suddenly slipped off, landing with there buttocks on the floor. They felt a strong pain on his back and dialled the 911.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was rigged below the bottom spreader step of the ladder, leading aft with lots of slack hanging down. The ladder was secured on deck with shackles only, around the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel rolled heavily during a passage resulting in a vehicle toppling over A ro-pax vessel departed port, soon after the vessel experienced an isolated tidal turbulence which caused the vessel to aggressively roll. This resulted in a cement mixer on the vehicle deck falling over on it's side and partially crushing the adjacent vehicle. The contained two occupants who, whilst suffering from shock did not suffer any physical injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A potter fishing vessel broke down whilst hauling pots. A potter fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure whilst retrieving pots and was towed back to the harbour by the local lifeboat service. There were no damages, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel's crew member sustained a minor injury while taking out a twist of chain. Fishing vessel's crew member was taking out a twist of chain and a hanging flat link hit them above their right eye (near the eyebrow). They were wearing full PPE at the time & hard hat. The crew member was taken for further medical assistance and it was decided that it was a small wound above the eye and that they were fit to work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Small commercial craft began taking on water and partially sank A small alluminium tender that was being used to conduct surveys in a shallow estuary began taking on water. The vessel was taken to a pontoon and tied up but continued to take on water and eventually became partially submerged. The vessel was towed across to the opposite side of the marina to where it was tied up and was lifted out by a crane and returned to its trailer. There was no visible damage and the bung was in place. It is unsure what caused the vessel to take on water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Passenger tour boat caught a rope in propeller which separated gearbox from engine and was towed by a lifeboat The vessel caught a rope in the propeller while underway at 8 knots, which separated the gearbox from the engine, leaving them disabled and drifting. The Skipper intended to make repairs to the gearbox as soon as possible and get the vessel operational again and a lifeboat towed the vessel to a slipway safely,
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Yacht hit a rock resulting in water ingress and towed by lifeboat The vessel was on passage when it hit a rock and was taking on water at the entrance to a cove. The lifeboat assisted with pumping out the water and towed the vessel to a local port, all of the crew onboard were wearing lifejackets and no injuries were sustained to any of them
Incident type: Contact
Inland passenger vessel's crew member sustained an injury while opening a hatch Inland passenger vessel's crew member was preparing the boat when they slipped and fell into a hatch. Sustained an unknown head injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded whilst outbound to port with a pilot on board. A general cargo vessel was outbound in a canal with a pilot on board when it partially grounded. The vessel was moored at a waiting dolphin, waiting for a bridge to lift in order for it to pass, when the stern began to swing out and touched the canal bottom. A tug was mobilised to assist but was not necessary as the vessel re-floated shortly after and was able to proceed to the berth that it left from in order to carry out checks. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Motorcyclist sustained injuries on a ferry while the vehicles were unloading A ferry was unloading vehicles when a lorry went on top of a motorcycle. The lorry driver had not seen the motorcycle as they were near one another. Other passengers proceeded to assist the motorcyclist and noticed that they were stuck under the bike. The bike was moved and the casualty was taken for further medical assistance where bruising to the leg was determined.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel and an offshore supply vessel collided. A general cargo vessel was outbound from port with a pilot on board when it collided with an inbound offshore support vessel. The offshore support vessel was attempting to pass port to port with the general cargo vessel, when the offshore vessel experienced propulsion failure. The offshore support vessel drifted across the channel, which was the same width across as the length of the vessel, blocking it. The general cargo vessel crew and pilot attempted to avoid collision by altering course to starboard but struck the offshore vessel twice. First with their bulbous bow and secondly on their port side. They then grounded as the alteration of course had caused the vessel to leave the channel. The offshore support vessel regained propulsion and proceeded to berth without further incident. The general cargo vessel didn't receive permission to return to the berth and went to anchor outside of the harbour. Inspections did not reveal any significant damage or water ingress to the general cargo vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ships passenger missed a step resulting in closed fracture to the left ankle. Cruise ships passenger missed a step resulting in closed fracture to the left ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A training vessel narrowly missed striking a spear fishing diver. A training vessel was entering a cove when they narrowly missed striking a submerged spear fisher. The fisher had a marker buoy but the crew misidentified them as a lobsterpot. Fortunately, the swimmer surfaced and the crew took evasive action in time to prevent hitting them.
Incident type: Contact
Collison between two yachts resulting in one of the vessels sustaining water ingress. A yacht collided with another yacht after missing a tack, this resulted in water ingress coming into the cabin, the bilge pump managing to stem off water ingress enough to make it safely to a local port.
Incident type: Collision
A person fell in the water while trying to get back onboard a vessel An inland waterways vessel was alongside a lock landing, one of the passengers had stepped ashore. Another passenger shouted to wait but the passenger tried to step across a 2ft gap but and fell into the water. The vessel moved and trapped/crushed the passenger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel capsized during training. A search and rescue vessel capsized during training. The four crew were rescued and taken ashore by nearby other search and rescue vessels also involved in the training. The capsized vessel was later recovered and towed back. There were no injuries reported but the engine was damaged and the vessel was taken out of service.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was damaged and the master instructed the c/o to inspect both ladders and replace the starboard ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel crew member injured their ankle after dropping fishing gear on it. Fishing vessel crew member injured their ankle after dropping fishing gear on it. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel and Coastguard team were tasked to assist the ambulance service with the transfer of the casualty to the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship crewmember suffered a finger injury whilst using a meat cutting bandsaw. A cruise ship crewmember was cutting pork using a bandsaw when the meat started to roll. The crewmember attempted to stop the pork rolling and caught their finger in the blade causing an injury. The ship's doctor assessed the crewmember and signed them off work for more than five days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel crew member fell off vessel whilst attempting to raise the spinnaker with no injuries sustained The vessel's crew member fell off the vessel whilst attempting to raise the spinnaker & was found by another RIB nearby before being successfully recovered wearing a lifejacket by a local lifeboat. The casualty was taken back to the boathouse, handed into the care of an ambulance with no injuries sustained
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the steps were obstructed by the rubbing strake on the hull of the vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Row boat with 8 people on board capsized and they went overboard. An 8 person rowing boat with young persons on board capsized. The occupants were rescued and the local search and rescue service secured the vessel. There were no major injuries and the crew were treated by the local ambulance service at the boat house of the rowing club.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing