baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Tanker had a non-conforming pilot ladder The pilot ladder on board a tanker was found to be of poor quality and unusually lightweight. The ropes were synthetic rather than Manila and one side of the ladder was longer than the other meaning some of the steps were not horizontal. The lightweight construction reportedly resulted in greater than normal/expected movement away from the side of the ship. In these regards, the ladder is not SOLAS compliant.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel ran aground on a sandbank during pilotage A general cargo vessel under pilotage ran aground on a sand bank while approaching the port. No damage, pollution or injuries have been reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A passenger on a tour boat slipped and fell on stairs resulting in a minor head injury. A passenger on a tour boat slipped and fell backwards on stairs whilst the vessel was alongside. The crew suspected the casualty lost consciousness for a small amount of time. The manager of the company took the casualty to hospital as a precaution due to the 4 hour ambulance wait and reported the casualty was in good spirits.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Entry via gate in ship side rails. Gate approx 1.2m wide. No stanchions for Pilot to hold onto when climbing. Pilot expected to grab onto gate hinges (painted blue). Difficult to get fingers through gap between hinge and adjacent rail. No continuous stanchions, gap too wide and affects balance, diameter of hinge bar too small.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. No onboard stantion on combination ladder platform. Accommodation ladder not secured to ship's side. Pilot ladder not secured to ship's side 1.5m above the platform. Loose chocks on the pilot ladder. No deck lighting whatsoever on arrival on the maintenance. OOW using a mobile phone to light the route. Tripping line between bottom two steps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crewmember fractured their arm whilst provisioning A cruise ship crewmember fractured their elbow during provisioning. The crewmember was handling provision boxes as part of a chain when they lost their grip and the weight of the box in their arms caused uncontrollable movement towards the bulkhead behind them. The crewmember's elbow collided with the bulkhead resulting in a fracture. The crewmember had been working for about 1.5hrs before the incident happened and was reported to be within the minimum rest requirements.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship crew member trapped their finger in a door resulting in a fracture. A cruise ship crew member fractured their finger after getting it crushed between the toilet door and frame. The casualty was disembarked several days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing yacht crew member fell on board while berthed, sustaining a suspected broken ankle A sailing yacht was alongside a pontoon when a crew member on board fell and sustained a suspected broken ankle. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel along with a coastguard team were deployed to assist the crew member. The crew member was later transferred to hospital by ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply vessel had a small fire in the starboard engine space which was quickly extinguished. Offshore supply vessel had a small fire in the starboard engine space which was quickly extinguished. A fire alarm sounded whilst the vessel was in passage. The cctv and fire panel showed a small fire in the engine space and was limited to the starboard engine zone. The master reduced the rpm to minimum, stopped the starboard engine fan and activated the fixed aerosol fire fighting system. This failed to activate fully on two attempts. The master then took the decision to manually tackle the fire. The fire was extinguished with no injuries sustained. One piece of exhaust lagging was damaged.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A charter catamaran experienced engine failure and was towed back to safety A charter motor catamaran lost propulsion power on passage up the coast and was towed into a port of safety by the local lifeboat services. There were no injuries reported, no pollution and no damages beyond the malfunctioning propulsion equipment.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel suffered water ingress due to a faulty ballast valve A general cargo vessel experienced water ingress into a double bottom tank during arrival at port due to a malfunctioning valve on the ballast system. The vessel berthed alongside and discharged cargo to enable repairs to be carried out. There were no damages, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A fishing vessel crew member injured knee after being hit by a wave on deck A fishing vessel crew member was on deck when a rogue wave came over the vessel and washed the crew member up the deck resulting in an injury to their knee and their lifejacket activating. The crew assisted the injured crew member into the galley where they were made comfortable and pain relief. The decision was made to return to harbour, the coast guard was contacted with a request for a search and rescue (SAR) vessel to assistance due the low tide upon arrival. Once ashore the crew member was passed into the care of the ambulance service and taken to hospital . The crew member was released from the hospital the same day with minor injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member fell over resulting in an injury to their shoulder A fishing vessel crew member fell over whilst onboard, the vessel was alongside at the time of the incident. The crew member was helped ashore and assessed by an ambulance crew. The crew member went to hospital for treatment of a possible fracture shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Service Vessel Crew Member Sustained Head Injury Skipper of fish farm service vessel sustained head injury. When bending, his head came into contact with a railing. Skipper experienced vomiting, feeling unwell, paleness and sensitivity to light. CRT assisted the casualty from the vessel into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member caught their hand between the vessel and a hook connected to gear A fishing vessel crew member was putting a hook onto fishing gear to bring the gear inboard when their hand got caught between the vessel and the hook connected to the gear. sustaining serious hand injuries. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene to assess and administer first aid to the crew member. The crew member was then transferred by the SAR vessel for onward travel to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational motor vessel suffered water ingress resulting in towage A recreational motor vessel with six people on board started to take on water, none of the passengers were wearing a lifejacket. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were deployed, a police vessel and a motor vessel went to assist. Five passengers were transferred to the motor vessel and taken ashore. One of the SAR vessels assisted the remaining passenger with pumping out the vessel and then the vessel was towed to a slipway. There were no injuries. The reason for the vessel taking on water is not confirmed. Extent of damage (if any) is not known.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A lifeboat started taking on water through a loose hose A SAR vessel began taking on water into the bilges during an exercise. The vessel returned to harbour under its own power and identified the source of the water as a loose engine cooling pipe. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Sailing vessel blown from mooring and required assistance to re-moor. A lone crew member was on a sailing vessel that was on a swinging mooring. The mooring chain failed and the vessel drifted free. The specific weather conditions are unknown but it is reported that the winds were high and the solo crew member was struggling to get the vessel onto another mooring by themselves. They requested the assistance of SAR assets and with the assistance of a SAR crew member, were able to safely moor the vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sail training vessel grounded on a sand bar A sail training yacht with four crew onboard grounded on a sandbar. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked due to the weather conditions. The yacht was able to re-float on the flood tide and under sail started to make their way back to harbour. A SAR vessel took the yacht under tow into the harbour as the yacht had suffered engine failure.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Suction dredger inadvertently deployed starboard anchor while approaching the dock A suction dredger was on an approach into a lock when a crew member on the forecastle reported that the starboard anchor had slipped. The decision made to continue into the lock and then recover the cable, however the cable was unable to be recovered due to a slow winch and the cable running astern. The vessel then decided to carry on into the dock basin but on departing the lock were unable to move ahead. On communication with the lock controller, the water was lowered in lock, the outer gate opened and the vessel then ran astern to recover the cable. Once all the cable was recovered, the anchor was secured and the vessel continued to it's berth.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The pilot could not safely step into the pilot door opening. The ladder was on a reel and not secured off, the platform at the pilot door was rigged but it was too low for the pilot boat to safely go alongside. The platform was rigged at deck level and pilots boarded safely.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Three fishing vessels grounded on a bank at a harbour entrance Three fishing vessels were on an approach to a harbour entrance when they grounded on a bank at low tide. The three vessels later re-floated on the flood tide resulting in no damage or injuries. The harbour was regularly dredged but the dredging had been delayed resulting in a bank developing. A notice to mariners had been issued.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Close quarters situation between container vessel and fishing vessel A container vessel and a fishing vessel had a close quarters situation when the fishing vessel was overtaking the container vessel and passed at the closest point about 100m from the container vessel. It was a near collision but there was no actual collision, damage or injuries reported.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship crew member sustained a finger crush injury A cruise ship crew member was walking to the boat deck, where they proceeded through an emergency exit operated by a pushbar to access the deck. As they passed through the door, a strong gust of wind then hit the door and caused it to close suddenly. The crew member's hand was still on the door and their left index finger got caught in between the door and the door frame. This caused a crush injury and the tip of the finger to be severed. A nearby medic, who was passing through the area, attended and took the crew member to the medical centre where the tip of the finger was examined and repaired as best as they could. The crew member was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger tripped over a chair leg resulting in a fractured femur. A cruise ship passenger tripped on her chair leg in the bar deck and fell on her left side resulting in a fractured femur. The casualty was admitted to hospital at their next port of call. Alcohol may have been a factor.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel sank following a collision with a fishing vessel A sailing vessel was in a collision with a fishing vessel, the sailing vessel sank as a result of the collision and lone crew member was recovered, safe and well, by the fishing vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Ro/Ro passenger vessel and buoy laying vessel had a close quarters situation. Ro/Ro passenger vessel and buoy laying vessel had a near miss when the passenger vessel was departing harbour. The vessels passed at approximately 0.25nm CPA at slow speeds.
Incident type: Collision
A motor cruiser started taking on water A motor cruiser began to take on water into the engine room area of the port engine. They requested assistance from nearby coastguard and lifeboat services. The starboard engine was still operational so the lifeboat escorted them back to a place of safety. The vessel was able to get back to a place of safety under its own power. There were no injuries or pollution reported. The extent of the damage and reason for water ingress was not specified.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Container Vessel grounded on a sandbank during berthing operations A container vessel under pilotage ran aground on a sand bank. The vessel was berthing with 3 tugs during the ebbing tide and stated to make a port swing whereupon she set towards a sandbank and partially grounded her stern. A 4th tug attended and they were able to pull the vessel free and berth alongside without further incident. The vessel did not report any damages, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel fouled it's propellor and also collided with a tug A fishing trawler fouled its propeller on a fishing net. A tug responded to the incident and set up a tow, but the towing line parted resulting in the two vessels colliding. The tug was undamaged and the bow of the fishing trawler sustained minor damage. The local lifeboat service attended and towed the trawler back to port. The tug left the scene under its own power. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A hire boat customer slipped and fell whilst disembarking from the vessel A hire boat customer was alongside a pontoon, as they step off the vessel to moor up they slipped and fell onto the pontoon. It was not known if the customer lost consciousness, they went to hospital where a scan confirmed a fractured rib.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles around side ropes. Ropes secured to ladder to strong point, but ropes slack and all the weight was on shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier accommodation wire failed whilst rigging the accommodation ladder ashore in port A bulk carrier experienced equipment damage when alongside rigging the accommodation ladder. The wire for the accommodation ladder parted as shore personnel were pulling the ladder over onto the quay. The distance to the quay was about 2.5m due to large Yokohama fenders. There was no one standing on the accommodation ladder at the time that the wire parted and the ladder fell and ended up hanging vertically with the bottom platform submerged in the harbour. There was no damage to the accommodation ladder and after it was recovered, the wire was changed and all associated parts of the wire and fittings were inspected including clamps, sheaves, pulleys and bearings. Grease was also re-applied. There were no injuries, pollution or damages apart from the parted wire. Witness reported that the angle at which the ladder was being pulled ashore may have resulted in the wire being cut against the edge of the wire storage drum. The wire was a new wire, installed in September 2022.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship crewmember suffered a torn bicep while lifting a tray in the dining room. A crewmember on a cruise tore their bicep whilst lifting a tray in the dining area. The casualty initially did not report the incident but the tear was later confirmed by a doctor. The casualty was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel's engine overheated resulting in a tow. A fishing vessel's engine overheated and the crew were unable to restart the engine. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist and provided the fishing vessel with a tow back to port. There was no imminent danger and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship crew member fell on a wet floor and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship crew member was walking towards an entrance on deck, they slipped on the wet floor causing them to fall and land on their left wrist. This resulted in a wrist fracture, the crew member was disembarked. The area was inspected and no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht crew member fell over board and safely recovered A sailing yacht crew member fell overboard, the casualty was recovered from the water by the other crew on board and sustained no injuries. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and assisted the yacht back to port where the crew member was taken to the hospital to be checked over.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
RNLI D-Class made contact with a submerged rock during a rescue operation resulting in a tear and manageable water ingress Whilst on a rescue operation an RNLI D-class made contact with a submerged rock, the vessel was attempting to drop off crew in a rocky location. The vessel suffered a tear to the base which resulted in manageable level of water ingress and the vessel was able to make its way back to base.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship had a small fire in a locker room resulting in no injuries or major damage. Container ship had a small fire in a locker room whilst alongside resulting in no injuries or major damage. The fire was quickly extinguished and the vessel left port and on passage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Young cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet pool deck and injured their head. Young cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet pool deck and injured their head. The casualty visited the medical centre the next day and was medically disembarked on the same day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dive vessel grounded and was assisted in refloating with no apparent damage. Dive vessel grounded with 9 pob. RNLI ALB and CRT were tasked and the casualty vessel was assisted in refloating and was escorted to harbour. No persons were injured and it appeared that vessel did not suffer any damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Close quarters situation between a sailing yacht and cruise ship A sailing yacht was sailing down a channel. A cruise ship was anchored in a bay, as the sailing yacht was nearing the cruise ship it lifted anchor and started to drift causing a close quarters situation between the two vessels. The yacht was not able to bear away as a ferry was also proceeding along the channel.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel crew member fell overboard while boarding in an intoxicated state. A fishing vessel crew member fell between the vessel and the jetty when trying to return to the vessel, no gangway available although room on vessel. They fell down between the vessel and the jetty ladder, catching their leg in the ladder. They were recovered by harbour staff and local lifeboat crew. The crew member was under the influence of alcohol as judged by the rescuers and ambulance crew. Crew member was removed by the owner and not taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational sailing vessel was demasted and towed to safety A recreational vessel with one person on board broke the main mast in heavy weather and was drifting for a number of days before being spotted by a cargo vessel. The cargo vessel alerted the rescue services and stood by until the lifeboat arrived to tow the vessel and bring the casualty to shore. The casualty was not injured and the damage to the vessel was limited to the mast. The vessel was estimated to have been drifting for a maximum of 9 days and the person had been declared missing by their family before being discovered safe and well.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Service ship ran aground A service ship ran aground and was able to re-float without the need for assistance. on return to port, the master was breathalysed and failed the breath test.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing Yacht was blown onto rocks and crew rescued by lifeboat A sailing yacht with 2POB was blown off course in strong winds and ran aground on rocks damaging the vessel. The two crew members were rescued by the local lifeboat service and taken to a place of safety. The inclement weather prevented the lifeboat service from towing the boat off where it had grounded, so the anchor was dropped to prevent it drifting off until an improvement in the weather. There were no injuries beyond minor bumps and chill after hitting the shore and being exposed to the wind which did not require further medical attention after arriving at the boat house. The sailing vessel was not reported to be severely damaged.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing yacht experienced engine failure and was drifting onto a breakwater A sailing yacht experienced engine failure close to the breakwater at the entrance of a harbor. The local lifeboat services attended and towed them inside the marina. There were no injuries, pollution or significant damages reported (beyond the malfunction of the main engine).
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship suffered an engine failure and small fire resulting in a tow to deep water anchorage. Container ship suffered an engine failure along with a small fire in the scavenger air receiver. The vessel was assisted to deep water anchorage by two tugs. The casualty vessel remained overnight in the deep anchorage with one tug on standby. An assessment of the technical situation occurred the following morning to determine if an onward tow would be needed.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A vehicle carrier's crew member sustained an injury to their fingers A vehicle carrier was alongside a berth. A crew member entered the engine room and began carrying out cleaning on a diesel generator, the generator was in operation at the time. The crew member observed a small amount of oil under the flywheel and commenced cleaning it with a mop. In order to clean the deck on the far side of the flywheel the crew member pushed the mop further under the flywheel, bringing their hand closer to the flywheel around the fixed guard which was in place. The crew member's right hand made contact with the moving flywheel, sustaining an injury to the middle and 4th finger. First aid was administered and the crew member disembarked for further medical treatment for a fracture and repatriated afterwards.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel's engine room filled with soot due to failed exhaust bracket A general cargo vessel was on an approach to a port when the engine room filled with smoke after a suspected gasket on the exhaust manifold had blown. The vessel anchored to wait for the smoke to clear so they could ventilate the space and investigate the cause of the smoke.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A lifeboat crew member was pulled overboard when responding to a casualty A inshore lifeboat crewmember was pulled overboard while engaging in rescue operations by the casualty. There were no injuries or damages and the lifeboat crew were able to complete their rescue successfully afterwards.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht experienced engine failure and was towed A yacht with 1POB experienced engine failure approximately 300m from harbor and was towed back to the marina by the local lifeboat service. The other vessels around did not consent to give towage assistance to the vessel. There were no injuries, pollution or damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro cargo vessel's stern spring line parted when berthing. Ro/Ro cargo vessel's stern spring line parted when berthing. No injuries were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A yacht suffered engine fire that was extinguished by the crew A sailing yacht's crew noticed smoke coming out of the engine, no flames had been witnessed, and they managed to extinguish themselves. A passing RIB came to assist them onto a mooring, no authorities were required and no further assistance required.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A support vessel suffered an engine room fire that was quickly extinguished A support vessel was on passage, it had been laid up the day before the incident, due to a burst hydraulic hose on the starboard-side gearbox. The repair was completed but an oil leak was not cleaned up. The oil subsequently ignited, causing a fire. The fire was extinguished resulting in minor damage to the lagging on a turbo and smoke damage to the engine room.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel crew member injured their back whilst lifting a box A ro-pax crew member was pulling a box off a shelf at head height rather than lifting it, when they felt pain in their back. The crew member had not checked what was in the box before moving it, the approximate weight was around 11kgs. The crew member was administered pain relief and advised to rest. The crew member disembarked the same day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier suffered engine failure whilst departing port A bulk carrier was departing a port, the vessel experienced engine failure as it was approaching a turn. The vessel was able to make the turn. An anchor was deployed, it was at the top of a flood tide. The vessel may have briefly touched the sides of the channel but there was no noticeable drop in speed. Two tugs assisted in pushing the vessel back into the channel so it could proceed to anchorage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Motorboat struck rocks resulting in the vessel sinking and injuries to the crew. Motorboat struck rocks resulting in the vessel sinking. The crew abandoned to life raft and were recovered by lifeboat. One casualty sustained head and possible spinal injuries whilst the other had a broken arm. The skipper admitted it was autopilot error.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Survey vessel crew member suffered crush injury after being caught between railing and container A service vessel was alongside a quay, a 25t container onboard was hooked up to a shore crane, with a tag line attached ready to be taken ashore. A crew member was holding the tag line, standing between the container and a rail, when the crane took the weight, the container swung crushing the crew member between the container and the rail. The crew member received medical attention at the scene, was conscious and breathing and then taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment for a fractured pelvis.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel grounded and subsequently sank during a tow by a SAR vessel resulting in one fatality to crew member A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked along with a second SAR vessel to fishing vessel that was aground. The two SAR vessels arrived on scene along with a coastguard rescue team (CRT), the first SAR vessel was requested to tow the grounded vessel back to open water. As the tow was under taken, the fishing vessel entered deeper water and in a very short space of time sunk. It subsequently became apparent that there was a person on board as they came to the surface approx 30 seconds later. A SAR crew member entered the water to assist them before they were taken ashore and first aid administered. The casualty was then transferred to hospital where they were declared deceased the following morning.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel with seven crew onboard suffered engine failure and wasn't able to rectify the issue. The vessel was initially towed to safety by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel, the tow then transferred to a private vessel who continued to port with the fishing vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro passenger vessel passenger fell down stairs resulting in a fatal head injury. Ro/Ro passenger vessel passenger fell down stairs whilst returning to the vehicle deck upon arrival, resulting in a fatal head injury. The paramedics arrived and called for an air ambulance. However, the casualty was taken to hospital by road due to their unstable condition. The casualty passed away at hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A beam trawler suffered gearbox failure and was towed back to port A beam trawler was heading to the fishing grounds when it experienced a gearbox pressure failure on the main engine and was not able to run the engine ahead or astern. The vessel maintained electrical power and was drifting but not in any immediate danger and could drop anchor if it drifted towards shallower water. The local lifeboat service was deployed and towed the vessel to a nearby harbour for repairs to the gearbox. There was no pollution, injuries or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Motor vessel propellers became fouled and assistance was required to free them A motor vessel's two propellers became fouled in the lines of marker buoys and the crew were unable to free them. The assistance of SAR assets was required to free the vessel, which then continued on its journey, unhindered.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their wrist in their cabin. A cruise ship passenger went to open their cabin door but slipped and fell on the flooring as a result of their shoes being wet. The passenger was transferred to the medical centre where they were diagnosed and treated for a fracture to the left wrist. The passenger remained onboard. The area was inspect with no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel briefly lost propulsion while approaching port, dropped anchor and regained power A ro-pax vessel experienced a blackout including a complete loss of engine control, bow thrusters and radars while approaching port. As the vessel slowed down and slewed in the wind, the starboard anchor was deployed while the problem was investigated. Power was regained 10 minutes after the blackout occurred and the vessel proceeded to berth alongside. The issue was attributed to human error while attempting to close a circuit breaker, which had not closed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A dinghy sailor whilst racing got into difficulty, resulting in a fatality A single handed dinghy sailor was taking part in a regatta. The helm was seen hanging over the side of the dinghy not responsive, two rescue vessels recovered the helm who was partially in the water. An ambulance attended the scene but the helm was declared.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A standby vessel's daughter craft had a crew member go overboard The daughter craft of a standby vessel was out on tasking when a member of the crew fell overboard possibly coming into contact with the propeller, the crew member sustained lacerations and bruising to the left leg. A helicopter was deployed to transfer the crew member to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Two standby safety vessels collided when changing berths due to pilot error An offshore support vessel was manoeuvring off the berth when during the manoeuvre the bow of the vessel made contact with the stern of another offshore support vessel that was moored alongside.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship crew member got cleaning chemicals in their eye On board a cruise ship, a crew member engaged in the task of cleaning the galley ventilation ducts accidentally sprayed cleaning chemicals into their eyes. When lifting the de-greaser bottle from the storage bucket, they accidentally triggered the spray control and splashed it onto their eyes. First aid was administered but they still sustained chemical burns to their eyes and were off work for more than 3 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-Pax ferry sustained superficial damage to car deck due to impact by an out-of-control rental car A Ro-Pax ferry was loading vehicles onto the car deck when a rental car drive onto the ramp at speed then lost control and impacted the car deck structure at an estimated 15mph. The ship's crew had observed the car driving at speed on the ramp, but were unable to intervene. The occupants of the car were helped from the vehicle and attended to by the paramedics/ambulance crew and were uninjured. The car was damaged and removed by flatbed truck, but the vessel only sustained cosmetic damage. There was no pollution, with oil from the car retained on board and cleaned up by the ship's crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A products tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A product tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder that was unsafely rigged across two mooring lines that were running parallel to the ship.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A river cruise passenger tripped resulting in a minor head injury. A river cruise passenger tripped on the threshold from the saloon to the bow deck whilst holding a drink. The casualty hit her head on a rail resulting in a minor head injury. The casualty was kept comfortable until the coastguard reuse arrived at the harbour to provide medical care before the ambulance arrived. The casualty was taken to hospital but never lost consciousness during the event.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder that was rigged with shackles over the side ropes and then later on the man ropes were rigged through the shackles on the deck. After instruction from the pilot, the vessel crew still did not rig the pilot ladder correctly, suggesting a lack of supervision/knowledge. Vessel reported that fatigue may also be a factor.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger fractured their wrist after a fall in their cabin. A cruise ship passenger was walking to the bathroom in their cabin, as they stepped into the bathroom the vessel made a sudden movement that caused the passenger to lose balance and fall forwards. They tried to stop the fall by putting out their left hand but sustained a fracture to the left wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel lost directional control and partially grounded at the bow A general cargo vessel experienced maneuvering complications whilst transiting a channel on approach to port. The vessel had completed a turn to starboard around a harbor point, the pilot ordered a kick ahead to increase the rate of turn to starboard and then port helm order to steady the vessel. The port track of the vessel was close to moorings, and the vessel had enough momentum to keep moving ahead despite running full astern power. The bow thruster was used to minimize damage by avoiding pontoons and the vessel came to rest against the beach. The vessel was able to maneuver free without tug assistance and berth without further incident. There was damage to pontoons and yachts moored there, but no reported damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
RoRo vessel had a blackout whilst on passage RoRo vessel had a blackout whilst on passage
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier had a non-compliant pilot ladder A self-discharging bulk carrier had a non-compliant pilot ladder. The ladder steps were not parallel and the bottom half of the ladder had a slant. The ropes were in poor condition. The ladder was secured with synthetic rope rather than natural fiber rope. The master of the vessel was informed. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger sustained a serious injury from a fall A cruise ship guest was walking in an open deck area when another guest stepped out in front of them, causing the first guest to trip and fall, landing on their left shoulder causing a fractured humerus. The guest was taken to the ship's medical center before being disembarked at the end of the voyage. The area of the incident was inspected and no defects were found indicating a reason for the trip. Incident was put down to carelessness on the part of the passenger not looking where they were going.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax ferry passenger fell in the shower and was disembarked to hospital A ro-pax ferry passenger slipped in the shower shortly before the vessel arrived in port and sustained a back injury. They were disembarked from the vessel via stretcher to protect their back and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger sustained a broken hip after a fall A cruise ship passenger fell whilst taking a walk on an open deck during daylight hours. They sustained a fractured hip and were taken to hospital in the next port for treatment. The area of the fall was inspected and found that there were no defects or substances in the area that could contribute to a fall. The passenger stated that the fall was not due to external factors and was due to a temporary lapse of attention.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A survey vessel allided with a shore structure after drifting off track due to tide A survey vessel was carrying out work near a fixed object when it began to drift off its planned track due to the tidal current. The vessel was not able to stop the drift and collided with the fixed object. There was no damage to the object or the vessel and no injuries or pollution. The vessel reported that the planned track was too close to the object given the prevailing conditions and didn't have a sufficient margin of error and in the future they will plan their passage with more clearance.
Incident type: Contact
Passenger ship departed whilst the prow of the vessel was not secured. A RoRo passenger vessel was in the process of un-berthing and departing port. The master had observed the prow of the vessel raising on CCTV and indicator lights on the bridge illuminate. There was no positive confirmation from the crew on deck. As the vessel was departing, it was noticed by the crew that a pin on the starboard side was not aligned and correctly secured. The crew informed the bridge and the vessel was stopped to allow the prow to be properly secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug crew member injured their back whilst lifting cables A tug crew member was moving a power cable over vessels to take it to shore to connect the shore power. During this lifting and manhandling of the power cable the crew member pulled a muscle in their back.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Hopper dredger made contact with breakwater resulting in damage. Hopper dredger was departing port and did not anticipate the tide and currents. The vessel took a swing to port and collision took place with the breakwater on the port shoulder. The extent of the damage will be assessed but no persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
A fish carrier suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A fish carrier crew member noted a mist at the funnel, they called another crew member who went to the engine room and discovered that oil was being pushed out of the crankcase dipstick and was forcing its way up the breather to the funnel. The engine was shutdown and this coincided with engine room alarm simultaneously activating. It was suspected the breather may have been blocked and after draining & clearing a restart was attempted but breather quick refilled and engine was stopped. A decision was made to request assistance for a tow, a service vessel took the fish carrier under tow with a search and rescue (SAR) vessel in attendance. The fish carrier was towed back to port for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing yacht alongside experienced a small ER fire A sailing yacht experienced a fire in the engine room while alongside at a marina due to some electrical wires smoking. The 2 crew evacuated on the instruction of the fire fighters, who then went on to extinguish the fire. Damage was limited and the fire was extinguished quickly. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
General cargo vessel's bow impacted the gantry berth causing damage to timber fendering. General cargo vessel's bow impacted the gantry berth causing damage to timber fendering. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing vessel crewmember fell and bruised their ribs during a race. A sailing vessel crewmember slid down to the low side of the vessel which was due to the gusty wind and the yacht being overpowered was covered in water. The member othe crew was inside the Guard wire but their lifejacket went off. They sustained bruised ribs but did not initially report the accident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded during arrival to port A general cargo vessel grounded during arrival at port. The vessel was proceeding up a river under pilot advice when the bow of the vessel ran aground on mud. The vessel was applying starboard helm to counter a known eddy in the area, but the vessel began to sheer to port despite efforts and full starboard helm and full engine ahead. The vessel applied full astern engines to reduce speed as the bow grounded on the estuary bank. The sea bed is mud and 'marl' which is reportedly soft. The tide was rising so the vessel floated free before tugs attended. The vessel then proceeded to a safe anchorage area to carry out a damage assessment as there was no more time to proceed to the berth due to the tides. There was no pollution, damage or injuries reported. Small flood into forepeak. Vessel drydocked for repair.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A service vessel suffered water ingress in a freshwater tank A service vessel had water ingress in a freshwater tank. The crew were alerted to the ingress when opening the tank lid and noticed water was seeping out. The crew resealed the lid and dipped the tank where it was observed to be full. The crew took a sample of water from the tank and found it was sea water. The tank was emptied, sealed again and monitored for 24 hours by hourly dips to establish the rate of ingress. During the inspection it was noticed that the drain plug was not watertight.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Fish factory vessel crew member inured foot after waterjet cut through boot Fish factory crew member suffered injuries to his foot, the crew member was using a water jet to clean out a tank when some water sprayed in his face causing him to look away, he believes that when he looked away he accidentally passed the waterjet over his foot. The water tore through his wellington resulting in a laceration between his first and second toe. The crew member was immediately taken to hospital and advised to stay off work for the next two weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel lost cargo during passage General cargo vessel lost 80 tonnes of timber over the side after the vessel was hit by a large wave which caused the cargo to shift and when a second large wave hit causing the cargo fell overboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A shipyard worker fell through a deck hatch into a fish room A fishing vessel crew member and shipyard worker were aboard the vessel clearing the factory deck area of any obstructions around the fish room hatch. This was to allow them, and the crew assisting carry out maintenance work, Part of the safety barrier at the forward side was removed so they could both gain access to the area. A submersible pump was in the bilge wells with the hose running through the hatch, the shipyard worker tried to pull the hose out through the hatch when the hose fitting caught on the steel beams. The worker attempted to free the hose, lost their balance, falling through the hatch into the fish room with the steel beams falling alongside. The fall was approximately 3 meters. Emergency services were called and crew kept the shipyard worker comfortable until they arrived. The hospital diagnosed a back injury and the shipyard worker was released the same day
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht collided with an anchored cargo vessel after an unintentional gybe A sailing yacht was passing an anchored cargo vessel displaying its day shape. The helm realised they were on a potential collision course towards the anchored vessel. The helm attempted to turn away, however in doing so gybed unintentionally resulting in a steering failure and collided. No injuries were confirmed, no major damage to either vessel or pollution. The sailing yacht was towed back to port as it had suffered engine failure beforehand.
Incident type: Collision
A motorboat collided with a sailing vessel whilst on autopilot resulting in minor damage. A motorboat collided with a sailing vessel whilst on autopilot resulting in minor damage. The sailing vessel's starboard push pit was folded in tow and there was damage to the deck. There were no injuries on either vessel. Both vessels made their own way to safety and no coastguard assets were deployed.
Incident type: Collision
Ro/Ro cargo vessel landed heavily upon arrival resulting in minor damage. Ro/Ro cargo vessel landed heavily upon arrival resulting in minor damage to the starboard side shell plating and damage to the shore fendering. There were no persons injured.
Incident type: Contact
A container vessel had two unsafe pilot ladders A container vessel had two non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladders. The starboard ladder had uneven steps, was not secure, the steps were not secured and moved around. The ladder had no approval plate visible. The side ropes were not a continuous length of rope. The pilot refused to board on the starboard pilot ladder. The vessel rigged a different pilot ladder on the port side. The construction was 'questionable' but due to favorable weather conditions, the pilot decided to board. Both ladders were later replaced before the vessel departed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Service vessel made heavy contact with a navigational marker. A service boat was on passage when it made heavy contact with a navigational marker. The vessel sustained no damage and the crew were uninjured. However, damage was sustained to the marker.
Incident type: Contact
RoRo passenger vessel aborted berthing operations after main engine shut down A ro-pax vessel had entered a channel on final approach to port, an alarm on the aft main engine sounded when revs were reduced for approach. The aft main engine then automatically shutdown shortly after due to low oil pressure. The berthing was aborted and the vessel bring brought to a halt. Initial efforts to restart the aft main engine were unsuccessful after successive shut downs occurred. A decision was made to berth utilising a single engine, the vessel safely berthed. The main engine oil filter (fitted previous evening) changed out for new and aft main engine restarted with load testing. The vessel then returned to service.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crew member sustained serious injuries during mooring operations A fishing vessel crew member was seriously injured during mooring operations when they stepped from the vessel to the quayside and slipped, resulting in them contacting the edge of the quay and hanging on. This resulted in broken ribs and a punctured lungs. The quay edge was broken with an angle towards the sea. The safety rail around the landing crane was loose. There was no damage to the vessel and no pollution and no other injuries beyond the aforementioned crewmember. There were no harbor staff on duty to assist in mooring operations present on the quayside at the time of arrival.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger slipped on puddle of water and fracturing their knee A passenger was walking along the open deck near the pools and slipped fracturing their knee. The passenger slipped in a small puddle of water which likely came from the nearby pool and appeared to have mobility issues when reviewing the CCTV footage because they were not steady on their feet. The passenger was taken to the hospital via an ambulance where they were told that they required knee surgery.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion