baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the stanchions on the combination ladder (slant) not being vertical. The hand ropes were pulling the stanchions so that they were at an angle.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crew member was injured during a training exercise. An inshore rescue boat crew were carrying out training in choppy seas with white water when one of the crew members was injured. Whilst going over a breaking wave, the crew member was caught by the momentum but their foot was through one of the foot straps and became twisted. This resulted in them sustaining a broken fibula.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not secured at 1.5 metres above the gangway platform, vessel only has two magnets, one used for gangway other used to secure one side of the ladder, and a fixed point used for securing the other side thus vessel cannot conform to the requirement. Recommend to the Master he orders another magnet. Winch reel not physically secured though shackle and wire available, educational advise given.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was conducting training when a person fell overboard. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting training. A trainee was at the helm starting to execute the manoeuvre to carry out a beach landing. The manoeuvre was carried out very slowly and a wave building behind the vessel picked up the starboard quarter resulting in a man overboard. The individual was in waist deep water and resulted in no injuries. No damages were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Service ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not adequately lit at night. Heaving line was not available for immediate use. Rigged though a shell done close to the bow and between to vertical fenders. The bottom of these were metal and would have made contact with the pilot cutter. There would have been a large gap for the pilot to cross. The vessel normally rigs the ladder from the deck above and further aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger vessel collided with a recreational craft resulting in minor damages. Passenger vessel was manoeuvring within the harbour when they reversed from the passenger embarkation point and made a turn which resulted in collision with a moored recreational craft. No damages on the passenger vessel however, the moored vessel sustained damage to the port side.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel's two crew members fell overboard and the vessel capsized A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting training when a flash rip current appeared and caught the crew members. The crew went overboard and the vessel capsized. No damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. The ladder was secured using shackles around the ropes and resting on the step which was against the deck pad eyes. There were no rope tail securing points noted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was completing a training exercise when it made contact with the seabed. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was completing training exercise and returning to station when the helm had asked for the tractor and trailer to be lowered into the water. The vessel reversed onto it and a wave came through lifting the bow of the vessel, causing the skegs and propeller to hit the shingle seabed. Once recovered it was noticed that both propellers came into contact with the seabed and were damaged.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing charter vessel passenger fell and suffered a head injury Sailing charter vessel passenger fell and suffered a head injury. There was extensive bleeding from a wound on the head and fluid from the nose. The casualty was taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
MOB recovered from a yacht resulting in no injuries. Man overboard from a yacht. The casualty was pulled aboard and no injuries were reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure craft crew member fell over board from their tender and was recovered unconscious. A crewmember fell from their tender while returning to their houseboat moored on a river. The alarm was raised by a member of public who reported him holding on to pile. RNLI attended found man submerged between two moored boats. River temp 6-8C, not wearing a PFD. CPR conducted but subsequently declared deceased at hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew member's finger was stuck in a bow line on an offshore supply ship resulting in a serious injury. Offshore supply vessel's crew member sustained a ligament injury after deciding that the bow line needed slackening. The vessel was berthing when they realised that it needed to be kept into the tide in order to ensure the vessel wasn't swept sideways whilst the stern line was attached. The injured crew member proceeded to slacken off the bow line slowly when the bow of the vessel went to far through the tide and was swept across. The crew member released the hold on the bow line however, while they were letting go, one of their fingers was caught in a runaway line which resulted in ligament damage.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A commercial dive support vessel grounded A dive support vessel for a fish farm grounded and then re-floated on the tide. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported and it was able to proceed to port under it's own power following the incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sail training vessel grounded on rocks after misinterpretation of a cardinal buoy A sail training vessel was taking part in a race and navigating through a narrow channel. A trainee crew member was undertaking pilotage, mistook a cardinal mark and made a course change to pass on the wrong side of the buoy. The vessel grounded on rocks. The sail training vessel was towed off by a coastguard vessel. The hull was later inspected by a diver for damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship crew member sustained a knee injury whilst on duty A cruise ship crew member was on duty, working in the dishwashing area. The crew member was asked to remove and clean the drainage, which was in a narrow space. The crew member tried to stand and heard/felt a cracking sound in the right knee and was unable to stand. The crew member was taken to the Medical Centre for treatment and later medically disembarked. The accident location was inspected and no defects were noted.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel capsized whilst on patrol. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel crew were called out to warn a kite surfer getting close a bathing area, the vessel then continued to do a routine patrol. The SAR vessel was doing a parallel run when the helm turned away from the wave instead of exiting the back of wave, lost power and an oncoming wave capsized the vessel. The vessel was beached. No injuries to crew. Damage to the propeller guard, no pollution reported.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement as the ladder was secured only by shackles and not lashed in any other way. The deck crew members were not familiar with this requirement, as well as correct lashing of "rolling hitch knot", and ladder arrangement was not properly verified by responsible officer
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered and engine failure and required towage. A fishing vessel suffered an engine failure and required towage. They suspect exhaust manifold on main engine, lost oil out of engine into header tank - engine shut itself.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bunkering tanker made contact with a wooden fender. As the bunkering tanker was departing a port they hit and damaged on of the upright wooden fendering.
Incident type: Contact
A cellular container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line. A cellular container vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line whilst berthing. A monkey's fist knot was attached to the end of the heaving line and was found to contain nuts, bolts and a 'blue tac' like material. The weight was 898g which was more than the recommended 518g bean bags. The unsafe weight was removed and a beanbag was attached instead. The ship was informed about the safety risks.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker suspected of using weighted heaving line while mooring. Oil/Chemical tanker has been suspected of using a weighted heaving line while mooring.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel crew member was injured whilst trying to free an anchor The vessel's starboard anchor had caught in the box and was unable to be freed, it had happened before so crew members discussed a plan that had been used before. A mooring line was run to a strop over the anchor and up through a fairlead to the main deck capstan. When the tension was put on the line the anchor did not free so the operation was stopped, soon after the dolly roller sheared off the bitts. The crew member driving the capstan was swept off their feet with the dolly roller flying across the deck. When checked by a first aider, the crew member was responsive with no obvious broken bones. The crew member was repatriated to recuperate.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship contractor sustained chest injuries following a suspended compressor unit falling. Contractors had been working on a compressor for the air lubrication system on a cruise ship. They had suspended the compressor above the deck in order to alter it's mountings. Later that day, whilst the vessel was manoeuvring out of port, one of the contractors was laying beside and below the suspended unit when it shifted and the corner fell onto their chest. They were medivaced by helicopter. The casualty had sustained multiple rib fractures and a clavicle fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker crew used a weighted heaving line when taking a tug on arrival. Oil tanker crew used a weighted heaving line when taking a tug on arrival. The weight was 0.5kg and was filled with cement and concrete. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder as it was rigged using incorrect knots using inadequate rope of a different material to the side ropes and narrow diameter.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
RIB with passengers on board suffered an engine failure and requested a tow. RIB with 12 people on board suffered an engine failure. The vessel was towed to safety and no further damages/injuries were reported. Lifejackets worn by everyone.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Chemical tanker's pilot was boarding when the magnets came loose however, no injuries A pilot was boarding a chemical tanker when the securing magnets came loose on the pilot ladder. The ladder was rigged in advance of arrival at the pilot station and completed several manoeuvres prior to meeting the pilot vessel. When both magnets came away from the ships side, the pilot was able to remain gripping the ladder and both feet were on the steps; however, the ladder was a significant distance away from the vessel before coming back in. No injuries were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations Chemical tanker pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Entire weight was on spreader. Crew instructed to re-rig which was greeted by confusion.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The handholds were not securely fastened to the ship's bulwarks to enable the pilot to step safely from the top of the ladder onto the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line resulting in no injuries Cargo ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line. Metal nuts found inside heaving lines used by both forward and aft mooring stations during arrival. No damage/injuries reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fire onboard vessel during mooring operation A small fire occurred in a cabin onboard a supply vessel. The smoke alarm activated and fire extinguished by one member of crew using a CO2 fire extinguisher. The fire alarm was raised with the crew meeting at the muster point onboard The Fire Brigade was called to attend, they confirmed the area safe. There was damage to the thermostat and discolouration to a bulkhead due to the thermostat overheating. There was no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel ran aground, re-floated without SAR assistance. Fishing vessel ran aground, re-floated with SAR in attendance but without assistance. Confirmed the vessel was afloat and no further assistance was required.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was in poor condition. The steps were loose because of loose chocks and lashings.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax ferry damaged a fender during berthing operations. A ro-pax vessel was coming alongside the quay whilst under PEC direction of the captain, who was maneuvering the vessel for arrival. The ship came too far ahead before going astern meaning the stern dropped in between two fenders on a dolphin, resulting in damage to the edge of one fender. The captain stated that the incident happened due to an error in ship handling and the vessel operator reviewed the incident to identify any relevant actions. The fender was the only damage and remained usable after the incident.
Incident type: Contact
A sailing catamaran capsized with all persons recovered. A sailing catamaran capsized with fourteen crew onboard. A gust caused the catamaran to heel and the jib sheet was not released, failure to spill wind caused a greater heel and with wind under the hull the vessel inverted. The catamaran was briefly grounded before losing rigging, the vessel was partially submerged and then started to drift. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to recover the crew. No injuries other than superficial injuries to crew.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Cruise ship dancer fell and twisted their ankle during a show performance. A cruise ship crew member was performing on stage in the theatre when they fell backwards off the stage platform resulting in a twisted ankle and being signed off work for more than 72 hours.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A dinghy capsized with two crew recovered after rescue assets were tasked. A dinghy with crew onboard, capsized in a lake and resulted in both entering the water. Multiple search and rescue assets were tasked, including a helicopter. The helicopter was stood down while on route due to assets on the scene recovering the crew. Both crew were uninjured and were taken care of by ambulance staff.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Fishing vessel crewmember sustained a finger injury when removing a damaged net from a drum. A fishing vessel crewmember was removing a damaged net from a drum when a piece of net struck their finger. The vessel had come into harbour to repair the net rather than open sea, but the crewmember did not look to see if their was a broken piece of net when they lowered the drum. They have been signed off work for four weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a submerged object resulting in no damages A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on service to assist a person on rocks, The SAR vessel was approaching into shallow water with one engine lifted out of the water, when it made contact with an unknown object. No damage was observed at the time and was later inspected when the vessel was back at the station. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Contact
Cargo vessel's crew member suffered a chemical burn. Ro-Ro cargo ship's crew member suffered chemical burns from industrial rust cleaner. Crew member was taken for further medical advice.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger was walking down the gangway when they slipped and sustained a hip fracture. Cruise ship's passenger stepped off the side of the gangway ramp and reached out to grab the barrier stanchion. The passenger list their balance and fell down, landing on their hip. This resulted in a closed hip fracture. The passenger was taken for further medical advice and at this time they were in a stable condition.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell in the shower and fractured their shoulder. A cruise ship passenger fell when stepping out of the shower, falling backwards and hitting their back against the floor. The guest didn't immediately go to the medical centre on board but attended later on two days after the injury. The area was inspected and found to be in order without defects. The passenger fractured their shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was in poor conditions with varnished steps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the shoulder Cruise ship passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the shoulder. Passenger was entering the sitting area, tripped on the step as falling passenger hit a chair resulting in injury to the shoulder
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel hit the linkspan whilst coming alongside. A ro-pax vessel was moving astern in order to berth, when it struck a shoreside link span. The crew reported that the incident occurred due to a higher than optimal approach speed and also using one engine instead of two engines instead of all four to bring the vessel under control. All four of the vessel's engines were running at the time of the incident but the crew on the bridge only used the port two in their attempts to stop the vessel. The vessel was not damaged and the linkspan on the shore sustained only minor damage which did not affect its safe function.
Incident type: Contact
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tripping line made fast below first spreader and lead aft. Unable to communicate this to master after disembarking.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst searching for a missing person A search and rescue vessel was searching for a missing person. The crew were setting the next part of the search and headed out to sea to avoid rocks however the vessel made contact with a submerged object. There were no injuries to crew but the hull had some damage to the GRP.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel left navigational channel and ran aground A fishing vessel left port and proceeded along the buoyed channel, another vessel was observed approaching from the opposite direction. A decision was made to leave the navigational channel as both vessels would pass very close. Once outside of the channel the vessel lost speed and grounded on a charted bank. The situation was reported as tide was ebbing, the vessel waited for the next high tide and with assistance from a tug was pulled clear. No injuries to crew, no reports of vessel damage or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A service vessel experienced a localised electrical fire onboard that was extinguished by crew A service vessel suffered a minor electrical fire in a control cabinet. A small amount of smoke was seen and fire sighted when the cabinet was opened. The fire was quickly extinguished. No damage or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because when the vessel was in ballast condition with a high freeboard, a portion of hull belting meant that the loose ladder could not lie flat against the hull.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member slipped on a wet deck sustaining a fractured arm A cruise ship crew member was walking across the open deck to resume their duty at the shore jetway connected to the ship, The crew member slipped backwards on the wet deck, the medical team were contacted and the crew member transported to the medical centre, where they received treatment for a fracture of the left radius. The crew member was medically disembarked. The area was inspected immediately after the accident and the deck was found wet. Wet safety signs were in place and the area dried.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Very loose chocks
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because it was secured using a deck tongue and there was no weight on the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Standby safety vessel crewmember suffered a laceration to the hand while preparing food. A cook onboard a offshore standby vessel suffered a laceration to their hand while preparing a sandwich. MRCC facilitated a phone call between a onshore doctor and the vessel 3 days after the initial incident. The doctor advised the casualty to remain onboard and gave advice on how to continue to treat the wound. The casualty had been off duty for over 72 hours.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel crew member was struck on the head by an object that fell from height A general cargo vessel crew member was struck on the head by an object that had fallen from a height of approximately 3 meters. They were disembarked by search and rescue and transferred into the care of paramedics. The crew member sustained cuts to the head and suspected concussion as they had severe headaches and had vomited.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger slipped and fell resulting in a back injury. A cruise ship passenger slipped on open deck resulting in a midline subcutaneous haematoma. The casualty will need an MRI to exclude spinal chord injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel and charter angling vessel collided A fishing vessel was returning to port, it was making final approach. One crew member was in the wheelhouse maintaining a watch whilst carrying out other tasks, the other crew members were preparing mooring lines. A charter angling vessel was noticed and underway heading towards the fishing vessel and assessed there to be a imminent risk of collision. The fishing vessel took action to avoid collision by turning hard to starboard and reducing speed but was still too late to avoid a collision. There was no action taken to avoid collision by the charter angling vessel despite seeing the fishing vessel approaching. Damage to the bow stem roller of the angling vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Sailing vessel's crew member sustained an injury while hoisting the mizzen sail. Sailing vessel's crew member was part of a group hoisting the mizzen sail. The sail was 1/3 way up and was depowered. The drum of the winch on the mast came off during the manoeuvre and hit the deck. The drum hit the casualties arm which resulted in further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. When attempting to board, it was noticed that the pilot ladder (being used as a combination) appeared to be secured to the ships handrail. Vessel was notified and ladder was then secured to deck and confirmed by ships crew. After embarking, it appeared that the rope ladder was secured to cleats on the deck and that the upper part of the ladder was going overboard on the solid edge of the sheer strake which could potentially cause chaffing to the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A charter motor vessel grounded and was towed clear by a search and rescue vessel A charter motor vessel grounded with two persons onboard and was towed off the mud by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and escorted back to a harbour. There were no injuries and no reported damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Modified trap door style arrangement. Ladder secured to hull with 2 x Magnets. Platform not secured to hull. The magnets were placed low down on the ladder and were secured to the side ropes. This created an access issue as it was not easy to hold the side ropes between the ladder steps where the magnets were attached. Had they been at 1.5m above the platform as recommended the issue would not have arisen. Realistically, no requirement for magnets on this arrangement as the ladder is suspended at 1.5M from the modified Platform. Requested in future that the magnet(s) be attached between the Hull and the Platform and not the ladder itself.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew transfer vessel lost propulsion resulting in damage to fendering. Crew transfer vessel was transferring members to a windfarm turbine when it was noticed that the engines were not responding as expected. The vessel then landed onto the push tubes. The vessel has checked for any damage or water ingress. It has been noticed that there was damage on the top part of the fendering system, port bow and signs of delamination of the GRP.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A small motor cruiser ran aground, re-floated and then one crew member fell overboard. A motor vessel ran aground whilst making a course alteration at speed. The vessel was on a sandbank and was able to manoeuvre and continue to the berth. Later, when disembarking at the pontoon, one crewmember fell overboard between the pontoon and the vessel. They were recovered from the water uninjured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fractured elbow. A cruise ship passenger was with their spouse and was sitting on their mobility aid walker in the alleyway/lobby area near the elevators. Their spouse attempted to push the walker away from the elevator whilst the injured passenger was still sitting on it. The deck there had a slight slope and the walker was fitted with wheels, which lead to the walker moving faster than expected before getting caught on a marble insert on the floor, causing the passenger to tumble from the walker and onto the floor. The passenger sustained a fractured elbow as a result. The area was inspected and found to have no defects and the area was well lit. The area is made from a combination of carpet and marble tiles. The incident reportedly occurred due to the spouse of the injured passenger trying to use their walker like a wheelchair.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore support vessel crew member was struck by a hook and sustained a head injury. An offshore support vessel crewmember was struck on the head by the hook of a crane during a lifting operation. There was a medic on board at the time who assessed the injured crewmember and suggested the vessel return to port in order to get further medical treatment. They had a level 1 concussion and were conscious and alert with some slight dizziness. The coastguard monitored the vessel's progress until they reached port, in case the casualty's condition worsened.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An emergency response & rescue vessel crew member fell in their cabin and sustained a serious neck injury. An emergency response & rescue vessel crewmember was in their cabin when they fell, sustaining a neck injury. They reported that they could not feel anything below their neck but that their breathing was painful. The crew on board provided first aid including fitting a neck brace before moving the person to their bunk. They checked the reflexes of the person's hands and feet, which looked normal, and both their pupils reacted to light normally. However, due to the potential severity of the injury, the captain deemed medical evacuation necessary and a helicopter was dispatched from shore to take the crew member to hospital ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel caught fire and sank, the single crewmember was rescued. A fishing vessel caught fire and began to flood, later sinking. The crewmember was out on deck shooting fishing gear, when they heard a loud bang and turned to see smoke coming out of the cabin area and into the wheelhouse. They tried to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. Another fishing vessel in the vicinity rescued the single crewmember and then transferred them to a local lifeboat who took them ashore to be checked. They were diagnosed with smoke inhalation and slight burns on the hands and chest. There was minimal flotsam reported as a result of the sinking and although 700l of diesel was reportedly on board, no oil sheen was sighted.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles, weight of ladder resting on chocks of step and not side rope.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel crew member suffered a finger crush injury after getting it caught in machinery Two fishing vessel crew member's were stowing gill nets with the flaker machine. The crew member that sustained the injury was holding the tracking that the flaker is moved on. The other crew member moved the flaker this caused a crush injury to the little finger on the left hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A RIB experienced an outboard fire resulting in being towed to a harbour A RIB experienced an outboard fire that was extinguished but unable to restart. No water ingress or pollution seen and no injuries to crew. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to the RIB and decision taken to tow the vessel to a harbour.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A utility vessel crew member used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A utility vessel crew member used an unsafely weighted heaving line. On closer inspection by the shore workers they found that it had a cube of metal inside the monkey's fist and the weight of the whole thing was 0.53kg. The weight was confiscated and the master of the vessel checked that there were no other unsafely weighted lines on board.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger ship's crew member was engaging in a crew activity when they sprained their toe. Passenger ship's crew member suffered a sprained toe while playing tug of war (organised game for crew members). No further injuries/incidents reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel lost propulsion and was towed back to port Fishing vessel lost propulsion as a result of suspected gear box drive issue and was towed back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A highspeed crew transfer vessel was taking on water through the propeller shaft. A high speed crew transfer vessel experienced water ingress into the engine room through the propeller shaft area. The crew on board were able to manage the water ingress without outside assistance and made their way back to port for further investigations and repairs.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo vessel's pilot ladder was rigged with two shackles that were mounted/welded on the deck edge. Also, the spreader was not in the correct position.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container vessel crewmember was struck by a line whist de-rigging the gangway net. A cargo vessel was preparing to unberth, a crew member was communicating with the aft tug and ship's crew. A second crew member was holding the tug's messenger line through a drum and a third crew member was securing the gangway net. After the gangway net was secured the third crew member proceeded aft to help where they were ordered to take over the second crew member's position. The tug's messenger line broke and hit the third crew member on their left hand and leg. Upon investigation, the tug's messenger line was in poor condition causing it to break.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel passenger fell down the stairs resulting in a fractured ankle A passenger vessel passenger was descending the stairs when they lost their balance and fell down approximately five steps resulting in a fractured ankle. Emergency services were called and once the vessel arrived in harbour, the passenger was passed into the care of the ambulance service. The area was inspected and no obvious defects reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in multiple injuries. Passenger tripped and fell, resulting in multiple injuries, including nasal fracture, patellar fracture and lacerations. Suspected neck injury. Casualty taken ashore via tender and passed to ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel collided with recreational motor boat resulting in minor damage. Sailing vessel collided with recreational motor boat resulting in minor damage. Motor vessel was anchored and fishing at the time when a sailing vessel headed strait for them, the motor vessel called out and the sailing vessel changed course but still collided. Minor damage to the bulwarks of the motor vessel, unknown damage to the sailing vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A tug grounded when transiting a channel A tug was proceeding down a channel after completing a towing job when the Voith Schneider propulsion unit 'sucked bottom' and touched the sand. The vessel did not sustain any damage wand was able to continue on passage shortly after.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
2 Recreational craft's collided in a marina without any serious damages. Recreational craft was attempting to moor in high wind and low water. The crew member aborted the attempt and made to leave the marina for another attempt when the vessel was blown against another recreational craft and the bowsprit got caught in the other vessels guard wire. The guard wire was cut to enable it to be released and no further damages and/or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Collision
ALB was towing a sailing vessel when they made contact to push the vessel onto a safer course. ALB was towing a sailing vessel with an engine failure. As the skipper was about to go aground the ALB made contact with them in order to push the vessel onto a safer course and remove the risk. This has resulted in minor damage to both vessels. ALB sustained damage to the gel coat while the sailing vessel sustained minor damage to the gunwhale.
Incident type: Collision
Offshore vessel FRC crew member's hand and fingers were crushed by a winch when a crew member replaced a fouled starboard davit winch wire After the launch of FRC from port davit, the starboard davit winch wire had become fouled. The crew was tasked to wind off fouled wire and re-site on the winch. Davit was started, and a crew member took hold of the wire to pull off and asked for slack. Instead of slacking the wire the davit operator heaved and pulled a crew member's hand into a winch. The crew member received a crush injury to their right hand and three fingers. They were taken off the vessel and taken to the hospital for treatment
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured on deck shackles only.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An inland waterways vessel made contact with a bridge. An inland waterways passenger vessel made contact with a bridge, resulting in minor damage to the wheelhouse and also to a fitting on the bridge. There was no structural damage to the bridge and no material damage to the vessel. There were no injuries or pollution. The vessel was able to move away from the bridge under its own power and proceed to a berth.
Incident type: Contact
An offshore support vessel crewmember fell overboard during berthing operations and was recovered. An offshore support crew transfer vessel was berthing when a crew member fell over the stern. They were leaning against a chain in order to pass a rope ashore for berthing, when the weld on one of the eyes securing the chain gave way and the person fell over board. They were recovered uninjured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ferry suffered an engine failure and began drifting resulting with no further damage A ferry was departing a quay to go into service for the early sailing. The electric shore power had been removed and the ropes released under instruction given to the night watchman. Once the ship attempted to move away from the quay a loss of power was reported. The ship had left the quay with only one of the two engines engaged. The ship began drifting however, a crew member was able to get a single rope back across to the night watchman who had remained on the quay and quickly fastened to the bollard. A crew member ran into the engine room and started the second unit.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot remarks that ladder steps are loose with spaces between chocks. Appears a defect in construction. Vessel constructed completed October 2023
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship experienced a fire in the galley On board a cruise ship, a fire occurred in the galley. Smoke detectors activated when an empty deep fat fryer ignited emitting flames and smoke. A fire blanket was placed over the deep fat fryer to contain it. The fire blanket was left in place, galley team instructed to stay away from area and deep fat fryer locked to prevent use. There were no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sail training vessel grounded that required assistance from another vessel A sail training vessel was returning to berth, decided to turn upriver due to tidal height and wind direction/strength. As the vessel turned to port the keel touched the mud bank, with the wind beam on the vessel was pushed further on to the mud bank. Another vessel was heading down river, took a bow line and assistance to swing the vessels bow round and into clear water. No damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Stanchions more than 90cm apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crew member sustained a finger injury whilst hauling fishing gear. A fishing vessel crew member sustained a crushed finger after it was caught in the line handler. The crewmember was given first aid on board and pain relief however they were still in a lot of pain. The vessel returned to port where the crewmember was met by a shore ambulance and taken for further treatment. There were no damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht had a broken rudder and required towing A sailing yacht with one person onboard broke it's rudder possibly from running aground earlier. The yacht had no mast and started to drift towards the shore. The helm was holding onto the rudder. A wind transfer vessel and pilot vessel went to try and assist but were unable due to the depth of water. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed to tow the vessel back to safety. The yacht had no safety equipment other than a VHF handheld and an old chart plotter. The helm was not wearing a lifejacket although there were two onboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure. A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure and called for help as they were half a mile from the coast. A local lifeboat launched and towed them back to safety. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure during a gale warning and was towed. A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure during strong gale conditions. The crew attempted to regain propulsion and were successful for a short period of time however once the propulsion failed a second time, the crew could not re-establish it. The fishing vessel was towed to sheltered waters by another fishing vessel. There were no injuries, pollution or damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. There was no inboard stanchion on the accommodation ladder platform. The steps of the ladder were loose and not horizontal. The pilot ladder winch was not mechanically secured. The pilot ladder was secured with a piece of heaving line, and not a correct size lashing rope.
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. Starboard ladder. Platform at 45 degrees. Rectified now but was jammed in position. Tripping line leading aft. Removed Upon reaching deck found ladder secured to handrails No on deck securing points. Extension ropes shackled to ladder end, shackles were not aligned giving a twist to securing arrangements. Master and crew unaware of SOLAS requirements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The bottom step of the ladder was damaged. The handholds at deck level were too wide, in excess of 0.8m, and there was no self igniting light with lifebuoy.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5. Tripping line fitted below the spreader. Crew advised to refit above the spreader before departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member suffered a serious injury whilst using a dryer. A cruise ship crewmember was working in the laundry when they suffered a traumatic amputation of their toe. A towel had gotten stuck in a dryer machine and the crewmember entered the track area where the "robot" delivers the washed laundry to the various dryers. They entered the area without putting the machine in "manual" mode, therefore the moment the crewmember opened the back hatch of the dryer machine, the "robot" assumed that the dryer was ready for more washed towels to be loaded and started operating. The crewmember's toe was caught by the machinery and was severed. The crewmember reported the incident to their supervisor and sought medical attention at the ship's medical centre. The crewmember was subsequently disembarked due to the extent of their injuries and sent to a local hospital. Once fit to fly they were repatriated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier made contact with the edge of a lock sustaining a dented hull. A bulk carrier was entering a lock under pilotage when the side of the vessel made contact with the edge of the lock. This resulted in a dent in the aft part of the hull on the starboard quarter with damage to the hull plating and stiffeners that were bent. There was no penetration into the hull, no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel lost steering and requested a tow. Fishing vessel broke down and was drifting into land. The crew members requested a tow and while they were waiting, the crew dropped an anchor to slow the drift. No further damage was reported or injuries to crew. All crew members were wearing life jackets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel suffered a fire in the cargo hold resulting in minor damage. General cargo vessel suffered a fire in the cargo hold whilst alongside. The crew managed to extinguish the fire and the fire units arrived as a safety precaution. No injuries were sustained or any further damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations General cargo's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Shackles used to secure pilot ladder. Rectified prior to disembarking.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Heaving line was not available for immediate use. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution. Ladder only secured by shackles over the side ropes. No stanchion on in board side of platform. I informed the Master and showed them pictures of how to rig the ladder and they still did it incorrectly.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug unsuitable to provide assistance due to deficient winch Tug unsuitable to provide assistance due to deficient winch.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel's crew member tripped on deck resulting in closed fractures to the right wrist and foot. Cargo vessel's crew member tripped on deck whilst preparing for the vessel to receive cargo, resulting in closed fractures to the right wrist and foot.
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. Ladder was not rigged to current SOLAS regulations. The crew replaced the ladder with a compliant ladder after pilot refused to board. The ladder was damaged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A patrol vessel collided with a buoy resulting in some damage to the hull While on a navigation exercise, a crew member set a course and started the passage as helm. The vessel collided with a buoy at approximately 10kts. A full damage assessment was carried out on the water and noted no damage to the vessel or the buoy. There were no injuries to crew and the navigation exercise continued. Once alongside another assessment was carried out and damage to the hull was visible.
Incident type: Contact
Service vessel suffered from water ingress The vessel had an ingress of water due to the seawater system not being correctly isolated by a crew member prior to carrying out cleaning the seawater strainers. Approximately 50-60m3 of seawater flooded into the engine room. The bilge alarm had sounded. Two crew attempted to replace the strainer cover but were not successful, another crew member isolated a valve to stop the ingress. Shore assistance was provided to pump out the water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cargo vessel had a pollution incident resulting from a possible oil leak A cargo vessel suffered a pollution incident when oil was reported around the vessel's stern. The pollution source possibly from a leak from the stern. The pollution has been contained, minimal sheen reported. No pollution has got out of the containment and advised to prop wash area.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sail training yacht suffered steering failure A sail training yacht suffered steering failure while sailing. The vessel dropped sails and proceeded to install the emergency steering equipment. There was concern as they were drifting near a traffic separation scheme. Once the equipment was installed the vessel proceeded to its home port. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control