baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A products tanker made contact with the wall of a lock whilst manoeuvring. A products tanker was manoeuvring in a lock where there was another vessel and two tugs that had just made fast on one side. Whilst the products tanker was moving forward, the crew on deck informed the bridge team that it didn't appear that the vessel was going to pass clear of one of the tugs assisting the other vessel. The captain took evasive to manoeuvre clear of the tug however when the stern of the vessel was in line with the stern of the tug, it began to move in towards the tug. The captain then took further action but ended up coming into contact with the wall of the lock instead on the other side. This resulted in damage to the lifeboat davit on the port quarter of the vessel. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A row boat crew member fell overboard and drowned when the boat capsized. A skipper of a small row boat drowned after the row boat capsized shortly after they stepped onto it. They became trapped under the boat and when they got free they attempted to swim to safety but lost their life. They were recovered from the water and CPR was commenced but they didn't regain consciousness. The row boat was unstable due to excess water inside from rainfall.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A crew transfer vessel suffered a fire and water ingress. A crew transfer vessel experienced propulsion failure following a fire and subsequent water ingress. The crew on board controlled the fire and extinguished it using the vessel's fire suppression system but were unable to regain propulsion. They also noticed shortly after the fire that there was water ingress. The local lifeboat service launched a boat to assist them who towed them back to the berth where the shore side fire service inspected the vessel to ensure that the fire was fully extinguished. The water ingress was brought under control. There were no injures. There was some pollution from dirty bilge water going overboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carriers pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's 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. Pilot ladder was secured to the deck only by means of shackles around the side ropes. The securing eyes on deck are very close to the shear strake, making securing of the ladder by rolling hitches, very difficult.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel grounded resulting in no damage. Fishing vessel grounded as a result of misjudging the available depth of water. No damage has been reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel struck the quay causing a fender to break off and enter the water. A general cargo vessel was berthing when the vessel struck a fender on the quay side causing it to shear off and enter the water. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries.
Incident type: Contact
A dredger experienced propulsion failure whilst in a lock using the bridge wing controls. A dredger was manouvering through a lock using the remote telegraph controls on the port bridge wing when the propellor pitch control failed and the back up control started at a setting of 50% pitch astern. The crew on the bridge transferred control to the centre console and found that the back up controls were working there as normal. After testing they transferred the control back out to the port bridge wing and were able to continue without further incident.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel experienced engine failure. A search and rescue vessel experienced engine failure whilst taking part in an exercise. The search and rescue station had another vessel which was able to tow the broken-down vessel back to port without further incident. There were no injuries, pollution or damage. The engine failure weas reportedly due to problems with the gearbox.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger vessel crew member fell overboard. An inland waterways passenger vessel was arriving at port when one of the crewmembers fell overboard. They were walking along the exterior of the boat to arrange the fenders when they slipped into the water. They were next to another vessel and the crew of that vessel picked them out of the water. They were uninjured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A platform supply vessel made contact with a pier whilst inbound to a port A platform supply vessel made contact with a pier whilst entering a port. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel fouled their propeller which resulted in towage. Fishing vessel required towage after fouling their propeller. 2 persons on board - no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Yacht crewmember fell and dislocated their hip. Yacht crewmember fell and dislocated their hip while in a marina. CRT were tasked to assist the ambulance service and the casualty was extracted from the vessel and passed to the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel crewmember suffered a suspected fractured wrist during mooring operations. A general cargo vessel crew member was tying up the forward spring by hand as the winch suffered a power issue, the crew member possibly fractured their wrist during the mooring operation. The crew member was treated in hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel experienced water ingress into some void spaces. A ro-pax vessel experienced water ingress into two forward void spaces. The vessel had just come alongside at its arrival port when the crew were alerted to bilge alarms in two of the forward void spaces. It is believed that the anchor was not housed correctly and caused holes in the hull resulting in water ingress. There was no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Ro-Ro cargo ship's crew member tripped and sustained a serious injury Ro-Ro cargo vessel's crew member tripped resulting in musculoskeletal back and right foot pain. The crew member was taken for further medical assistance. The reason of this accident could be partly because of inattention of the new crew member as well as a flaw layout of the particular area in the engine room.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel passenger fell and sustained a head injury. A ro-pax vessel passenger fell and injured their head and elbow. The passenger was not able to move around without assistance but they were conscious and 'reasonably' coherent. Coastguard and shore emergency services assisted in the extraction of the passenger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug crew member slipped on deck resulting in a fractured head injury The vessel was alongside in a berth, a crew member slipped whilst walking across deck, banged their head and began fitting. The crew member was taken via ambulance, to hospital where they stayed overnight and to remained for observations until at least 3 days. They were diagnosed with a fracture to the head
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. Deck gate Stanchions are not round, not of 32mm diameter and are I believe spaced too far apart, Ie more than 80cm
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Vessel had electrical failure and lost propulsion Whilst on a trial the vessel suffered a total electrical failure, with subsequent loss of propulsion. The vessel was assisted by another vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel capsized, two crew fell into the water and were recovered by a search and rescue vessel A sailing vessel with two crew onboard capsized, the crew were unable to right the vessel and were seen hanging on. The Coastguard were informed and tasked a search and rescue (SAR) vessel to the scene. The SAR vessel recovered one crew member and a nearby vessel had recovered the other who was then transferred to the SAR vessel. They were both assessed by SAR crew and taken ashore. The capsized vessel drifted to shore and was recovered.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations The markings on vessel side are in wrong position . On investigation it looks like the have painted 9m from bottom not deck
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Wind farm transfer vessel's mooring line fouled both propellers resulting in loss of propulsion. Wind farm transfer vessel's mooring line fouled both propellers resulting in propulsion failure. A mooring line that was used to tie off to a turbine was being retrieved when the tidal currant swept the mooring rope under the vessel and fouled both propellers rendering the vessel unable to proceed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet floor and fractured their ankle A cruise ship passenger slipped on a tiled area that had recently been mopped. They fell onto their left side. The passenger was assisted by the medical team and taken to the medical centre and treated for a fractured left ankle. The area was inspected and no defects found and none reported. There were wet floor signs in place at the time of the accident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel passenger fell down a staircase and was injured. A passenger of a ferry fell down a staircase on board and sustained a head injury, requiring ambulance assistance and hospital attendance. The passenger sustained bone fractures and injuries to the head, ribs and spine. They were taken to a shoreside hospital for treatment. There were no witnesses to the fall, but the passenger had consumed alcohol before the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel made contact with an underwater object A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was launched to carrying out a search for a missing person. During the search the vessel made contact with an underwater object resulting in a damaged propeller.
Incident type: Contact
Ro Pax crewmember broke their coccyx while descending a horizontal strengthening beam. Ro Pax crewmember broke their coccyx while descending a horizontal strengthening beam in the bow visor space. He was cleaning the area to remove dirt and debris after the V/L's dry dock where there had been repairs in this area. After washing down on one of the beams, he was descending from a horizontal strengthening beam to a lower level when he slipped and landed heavily on his buttocks resulting in a fracture to his coccyx.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship discharged grey water collected from the engine room tank top. Discharge of contaminated bilge water into the harbour in Dover.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing trawler suffered overheating issues and broke down and had to be towed to shore. A fishing trawler suffered propulsion failure after an overheating incident and was drifting without power for at least two days. The alarm was raised from someone ashore after they had not received contact from the vessel. The vessel was able to be contacted and was under tow by another fishing vessel to port for repairs. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pleasure motor vessel capsized. A pleasure motor vessel was at anchor when it became swamped by the waves and capsized, causing the single crewmember and their dog to enter the water. The crewmember was not wearing a life jacket at the time but there was one on board, which inflated after it was washed into the water post capsize. The crewmember and the dog were rescued by the lifeboat service and taken ashore where they received first aid treatment. The capsized vessel remained at anchor but later drifted onto the shore where it broke up. The skipper of the vessel was reportedly inexperienced on the vessel type and was not familiar with anchoring procedures on board.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A ro-pax vessel crew member scalded their arm and had to disembark. A ro-pax vessel crew member was working in the galley when they sustained a scald injury to their wrist. They were removing a tray from the steam oven using oven gloves. When removing the tray, hot water from the top of the tray spilled onto their left arm. The crew member took first aid actions, running their injured arm under cold water for 20 minutes however the burn was not getting better. They reported this to their supervisor and the captain of the vessel agreed that the crew member should be sent ashore to hospital. After receiving treatment at hospital the crew member was advised that they would need to return to hospital regularly to have the dressing changed. This meant that the crew member was not able to continue with the duties of their role on board and were disembarked for this reason. The incident occurred due to the fact that the crew member overlooked the fact that there would be hot water on top of the tray. The vessel carried out a review of safe working practices in the galley and provided further training to crew members on the safe use of galley equipment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel made contact with the railway bridge resulting in paint damage. Cargo vessel's crew was informed that the bridge was fully open when they proceeded and adjusted the speed as necessary. The vessel made light contact with the cabin structure of the bridge resulting in minor paint damage. The berthing was proceeded and no other damages were reported.
Incident type: Contact
A container vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line. A container ship crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line that consisted of a monkey's fist that had metal scrap inside. The weight was confiscated and replaced by a sandbag and the crew on board were instructed by the dock workers on the correct weight to use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser suffered electrical power failure and water ingress. A motor cruiser with two crew on board suffered electrical power failure and subsequently experienced water ingress that the bilge pump on board could not keep up with. A search and rescue vessel was dispatched that provided a pump to get the water ingress under control and then towed the vessel to a harbour. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured to ship's railings despite pad-eyes available on deck. Accommodation ladder was not secured to ship's side adjacent to the pilot ladder. Rectified before disembarkation and master and crew instructed to rig correctly for future transfers.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel made contact with the gangway resulting in minor damage Lifeboat was berthing back at the station when it collided with the gangway. This resulted in bent handrails and fire outlet as well as some damage to footrail.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship made contact with the quay resulting in damage to the hull and bulwark. Container ship made contact with the quay resulting in damage to the hull and bulwark.
Incident type: Contact
Cargo vessels crew member lost control of tiller bar resulting in closed rib fracture. Service vessels crew member lost control of tiller bar resulting in closed rib fracture. Tiller bar in use and was under control until wheels twisted which resulted in loss of control of the tiller by person in control and striking IP in lower back region. IP reported to MedTech onboard and initial assessment was for IP to assume light duties until pain eased. As period advanced and IP showed little improvement IP attended A&E at next Port of Call where a further assessment revealed that IP had suffered a fracture / broken rib.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A beam trawler experienced propulsion failure. A beam trawler experienced propulsion failure due to a crack in a manifold that allowed water to enter the engine and disable it. After calling for help, the vessel was towed back to port by another fishing vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was in poor condition. The bottom spreader was missing a chock making the step unstable and not horizontal. Other chocks were covered by electrical tape.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Port tender winch hook parted when hauling on the winch A mooring buoy was craned up, once in the air the operator paid out the starboard winch hook, to get ready to stop off the mooring. Once paid out and hooked in, the operator went to haul in on the winch, which parted undramatically. The load never came off the main crane wire.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship crewmember was hit by a mooring line while on ship's tender and fell overboard. Recovered with no injuries. Ships tender was lowered in to water and was being used to clean the ships side. At the time off accident tender was on the stbd bow of the ship. Spring mooring line was passing from ships fairlead to the edge of the dock (Length of dock was smaller than the ships length). Crew member wearing his required PPE was in the ships tenders top deck standing and cleaning the ship side using rollers just below the mooring line(Spring). There was a minimal surge of the ship and one of the springs parted, knocking the crew member off the tender and into the water. Crew was wearing safety helmet, inflatable life jacket and was recovered onto the dock immediately. MOB broadcast was immediately made from the bridge once it was discovered when the person fell in water. Later on crew was taken to the medical centre for examination and no injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel crewmember went overboard and died. A sailing vessel skipper was discovered missing when their friend came by on their own vessel as they were planned to depart together to the next port. The friend raised the alarm and search and rescue assets deployed and discovered the missing skipper on a sand bank. The skipper was deceased. It was unconfirmed how and when the skipper entered the water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement, due to the fact that the storage drum for the loose ladder was not secured with a locking pin for the winch, the pilot ladder was not secured to strong points independent of the storage reel, the pilot ladder was not secured at deck level and the loose ladder was secured to the hull by magnets but they were positioned too low, obstructing where the pilot needs to hold the ladder during the transfer from the loose ladder to the pilot slant.
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. Pilot ladder secured by shackles, ship put right after pilot mentioned it.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
SAR vessel stuck submerged unknown object resulting in damaging the propeller blades. SAR vessel stuck submerged unknown object resulting in damaging the propeller blades. Anchor fouled on submerged object or wreckage. During manoeuvres by lifeboat to free anchor, the starboard propeller struck part of the object below the surface. Propeller blades damaged beyond repair. Anchor subsequently freed from object and lifeboat continued training exercise.
Incident type: Contact
A pilot vessel crew member dislocated their ankle whilst disembarking the vessel. A pilot vessel crew member stepped off the vessel during berthing and stood on a cleat, rolled their ankle and sustained a dislocated ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply vessel lost propulsion resulting in near miss with nearby berthed vessels. Offshore supply vessel lost propulsion resulting in near miss with nearby berthed vessels. Whilst shifting berth under pilotage, vessel pulled away from berth using thrusters. Once in the middle of the river it was discovered the vessel had no main engines clutched in. To clutch in main engines, vessel had to shut down thrusters. Vessels anchor was dropped to prevent drifting into nearby berthed vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger slipped and fell resulting in a fractured shoulder. Cruise ship passenger slipped and fell in the food servicing area resulting in a fractured shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Mooring launch driver slipped while boarding resulting in a minor injury. Mooring launch crew member slipped on a newly painted surface on the gunwale whilst boarding resulting in a minor injury. The mooring launch was taken out of service and repainted with anti-slip material. The crew member continued to work after the fall.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder rigged over a ship's side railing, asked OOW if load bearing railing had a test certificate, he replied no. Master also confirmed that no certification for ship's side railings. Asked for the ladder to be rigged through the adjacent opening in the railing where I would normally expect the ladder to be rigged. This was done but on approach Master advised that they had no stanchions for the top of the ladder. Boarding declined
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Research/Survey vessel's crew member suffered hearing loss due to exposure to a loud bang. Research/Survey vessel's incinerator had been locked off and tagged out by the vessels team in preparation for a refueling stop. The crew member who had previously used the incinerator loaded materials in and after switching it on they saw the temperature rise. As the temperature was increasing, there was a loud bang within the incinerator chamber meaning, the bang echoed around the room. The compartment quickly filled with smoke and the crew member immediately stopped the incinerator. There was no fire and/or other damages however, the crew member did suffer hearing loss to which they were informed may improve with time. The crew member received treatment ashore including being fitted with an inner ear hearing aid and they were able to return to working at sea.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Four sailing yachts took part in a regatta when all four collided with each other resulting in damage Four yachts were at the start line for a regatta, all starting on starboard tack. Vessel 1 had two vessels (4 & 2) on their port side. Vessel 4 was furthest away, ahead and to port of vessel 2, which was ahead and to port of vessel 1. Vessel 3 was to the starboard side and astern of vessel 1. Just after the start of the race, vessel 4 collided causing vessel 2 to be pushed onto port tack and hit the port side of vessel 1 near the bow causing vessel 1 to be pushed onto port tack and hit vessel 3. One crew member on vessel 1 sustained injuries to the torso and pelvis, first aid was given onboard and the crew member passed in to the care of the ambulance service. Minor damage was sustained to the bow port side of vessel 1, no pollution reported.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel had an engine breakdown due to overheating and towed by lifeboat The vessel suffered an engine breakdown caused by overheating, a local lifeboat attended and towed the vessel to a harbour, CRT also assisted with vessel reception.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel's crew member lost their balance and fell resulting in fractured ribs. Fishing vessel's crew member was on deck changing the nets when they lost their balance resulting in a fall and two fractured ribs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded during a training exercise resulting in no damage The vessel grounded whilst returning from a training exercise, the crew reported that they were slowing down from about 24 knots before grounding on a sandbank that they did not expect to be there. The vessel was able to re-float on its own and made its way to port without assistance. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel was conducting training which resulted in minor damage While training a trainee on how to reverse the boat into the carriage, they positioned the search and rescue vessel into the wrong place. When attempting to correct their position they turned in the wrong direction towards the shallows resulting in small vibrations. Once the post recovery checks were made, a small chip out of the port propeller was noticed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug crew member caught a finger in a chain link resulting in an amputation A tug crew member was assisting another tug's crew in the engine room. They were attempting to lock a shaft with a chain block and straps. The casualty put a strap for the chain block on top of a strong point above the shaft. As they went to secure the chain block onto the strap, the loose chain fell down and the casualty's little finger got trapped by the chain. When the chain started to go around the shaft this caused an amputation to the little finger.
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. Bottom step of ladder missing. port side Ladder NOT to be used until replaced. Ladder not effectively secured by side ropes. Ladder slotted in to a build/design deck tongue arrangement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A trailing suction hopper dredger crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A trailing suction hopper dredger crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line that had steel scrap inside a monkey's fist. The weight was 500g. The shore side workers removed the weight and the vessel crew checked the other heaving lines on board to make sure they were appropriately weighted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel made contact with the quay during arrival at port. A container ship with a tug on the aft was approaching the lock. Concern that the vessel was gaining speed, the tug was requested to reduce forward speed of the container ship. With reduced speed and tidal flow the vessel swung and got caught on the quay. There was damage to the fenders on the quay but no damage caused to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A water taxi grounded whilst transiting a harbour area. A water taxi was transiting in a harbour area when one of the passengers requested that the vessel go into an area that is a known drying creek. The taxi skipper knew that the area was shallow and was going slowly, however the vessel still grounded but was able to manoeuvre off the area without issue.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel tiller broke and the vessel lost steering. It then subsequently ran aground. A sailing vessel tiller broke and the vessel lost steering. It then subsequently ran aground. The vessel was being operated single-handedly
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger ship's crew member strained their back by pulling up the slack on the mooring line The passenger ship was berthing once a crew member hurt their back due to pulling up the slack in the mooring line by hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Commercial rhib crewmember suffered a head injury following contact with unknown object. A commercial RIB was tasked to a broken down PW when the skipper fell and injured their head after the vessel made contact with an unknown object in the water. The skipper was bleeding and was sick. A vessel towed the RIB to harbour where the casualty was extracted by lifeboat and transferred to the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing vessel suffered a fire which resulted in a serious injury and loss of vessel. A sailing yacht crew member suffered superficial burns after a fire incident occurred on board. The fire came between the floorboards, the crew member evacuated into an inflatable tender before it was fully inflated. The yacht subsequently sunk. The crew member was able to get away from the foundered vessel and once ashore taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller on their net and were towed by another vessel. Fishing vessel fouled its propeller on their net and were towed by another fishing vessel. There was no reported injuries or damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container vessel's 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. Vessel has hull belting in the area of pilot ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Research ship pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Research ship pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured by shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel suffered a fire in the incinerator room resulting in minor damage. Ro-Ro cargo vessel's alarm went off on the bridge and noticed that there was a fire in the incinerator room. Upon opening the incinerator room, flames were seen around the bottom of the incinerator. A dry powder extinguisher has been used by the crew. This resulted in a slight fire damage to electrical cables around the bottom of the incinerator.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder rigged on port quarterdeck. Ladder was not tied off. Weight of ladder was on spreader up against ship's rails. As main deck freeboard was low enough, disembarkation commenced with step across and no ladder.
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. The ladder for disembarking was rigged with shackles around the ropes and resting against the rope clamps. The ladder was not really necessary due to the freeboard and the height of the launch in this situation but is obviously the normal condition for rigging and incorrect
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel struck submerged rocks whilst on a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on exercise, when they struck a raised object. The vessel was able to manoeuvre back into deep water and checked for damage. There was a hole in the hull that started to fill with water, the helm was able to get the vessel on the the place and the water drained. The vessel returned to station. There was no pollution observed or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel crewmember sustained amputated fingers. A sailing vessel crew member got their hand trapped in the electric windlass whilst operating the anchor and sustained four partially amputated fingers on one hand. A nearby motor vessel picked up the person and took them to a larger port. They were then evacuated to hospital. Fingers subsequently saved. There was no damage or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel suffered an oil spill incident via a header tank overflowing A cargo vessel was carrying out a planned maintenance inspection of the aft stern tube header tank internal coating, this required the system to be stopped and the filling valve shut. During the inspection the wrong supply pump was stopped and the valve closed. This resulted in oil continuing to flow not to to the header tank but to vent on deck. This continued for approximately three minutes whilst the inspection was conducted and then the system was returned to normal operation. Approximately 80 litres of oil was discharged with most contained on deck, although approximately 15 litres is believed to have gone over the ships side. The incident was brought to the intention of duty personnel, port authorities and cleaned up.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship experienced a fire caused by a battery cell together with garbage. The crew of a cruise ship were preparing garbage by shredding and processing it for incretion at a later stage, when they noticed smoke coming from the incinerator silo. The crew activated the fixed fire fighting system and also used four water fire extinguishers to put out the fire. The fire was reportedly caused by a battery cell from a rechargeable power bank.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tripping line at bottom of pilot ladder. No inboard stanchion on platform. Ladder rigged so that ascent was obstructed by the accommodation ladder platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder. A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. The ladder in use was a combination ladder and the slant was not secured to the ship's hull despite magnets being available on board. The captain was informed and confirmed the same, and that the crew would be provided with the relevant training to prevent reoccurrence.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot boat crew member fell and dislocated their shoulder. A pilot vessel crew member struck their elbow, resulting in a shoulder dislocation. The vessel was proceeding out of port to the pilot boarding area to embark a pilot and a trainee pilot. The vessel pitched on the crest of a wave and fell into the trough, this caused the injured crew member to move up out of their seat and land back down awkwardly, with the force heavily on their elbow. Their arm appeared to be immobilised and the crewmember was in a lot of discomfort. The vessel returned to port with the injured crewmember going to hospital where they were diagnosed and treated for a dislocated shoulder. The accident reportedly happened due to the angle at which the vessel encountered the wave and also the fact that the injured person was sat far forward in the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crew member's hand got trapped resulting in a closed fracture Fishing vessels crew member was preparing 22kg boxes of frozen fish for discharge when there hand got trapped between two boxes, resulting in closed fractures to the hand.
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 secured by deck tongue. Master will remove deck tongues before departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship crew member slipped and injured themself The crew member was descending the staircase and slipped on either the 2nd or 3rd step. They slid down the the stairs and landed on the carpeted area between decks. The crew member was assisted by passengers and other crew. A paramedic attended, the crew member was taken to the medical centre on a stretcher. The area where the crew member fell was checked for any damage that may have caused the fall but there were no defects.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger slipped and fractured right shoulder The passenger was sitting on a chair, they then bent forward. The chair moved backwards and their right foot slipped causing them to fall forward on the right side of their body. The passenger was transferred to the medical centre to receive medical treatment for a fractured right shoulder. The area was later inspected but no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded. A general cargo vessel was navigating between two islands, when the crew member on the bridge reportedly missed a course alteration and grounded on the beach of one island. The vessel was breifly stranded by the falling tide, but began to re-float once the tide rose. There was damage to the hull below the water line resulting in ingress into one of the ballast tanks. There was no pollution or injuries. Once the vessel re-floated it was able to make it to another port without assistance for repairs.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship lost half propulsion, rectified and departed. A cruise ship lost half propulsion, rectified and departed. Ship experienced a reduction to half motor operation on the stbd shaft upon arrival this morning. a full hard reset of all the Propulsion Powelco controllers was performed and all systems have reset , al alarms clear, communication engaged and confirmed. Test ahead and astern performed with no issues noted, ready for departure.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crew member slipped in the shower and broke their hand. A cruise ship crew member slipped whilst entering the shower in their bathroom and fell, fracturing their hand. The incident happened in the evening and they went to the medical centre on board the day after. The area was inspected for defects and none were found. The crew member was disembarked from the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Damaged vessel due to contact between a tractor, carriage and boat Search and rescue vessel was being recovered from the water by a tractor/carriage. When the tractor with the carriage was moving away, the carriage caught on keel where the boat was given an astern motion towards the tractor. This resulted in a gentle contact between the tractor and boat where the boat sustained a chip to the flare on the starboard propeller tunnel. Furthermore, the tractor sustained minor damages which consisted of the bending of the rear platform rail and cracking the headlamp glass. However, once the tractor slowly moved away and the boat was moved to safe water, a thorough inspection was conducted and the parties continued with the planned exercise. There was no severe damage and injuries.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship passenger tripped on balcony door threshold resulting in fractured hip Passenger was found laid down in cabin balcony by spouse who immediately called for assistance, upon the arrival of the medical team, the guest stated that as they was moving from the cabin to the balcony, then tripped on the balcony door threshold, and landed on the balcony. The injured guest was taken to the onboard medical centre and a fracture of the right hip was diagnosed. As the injured guest was being stretchered off the ship, there spouse informed the ship's doctor that they where suffering from Encephalopathy.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Close quarters between a rib and a passenger vessel Four ribs came towards a passenger vessel at high speed crossing the river intermittently, the Master of the passenger vessel slowed and prepared to stop when one of the ribs crossed directly in front of them. The rib owner panicked then lost control and the vessel capsized. The single occupant was under the water for a few seconds then resurfaced unharmed, the passenger vessel was then subjected to harassment by the other rib users, Police were informed but no persons attended. Once it was evident that no person were injured and that the occupant was being properly assisted the passenger vessel continued back to it's mooring.
Incident type: Collision
An inshore rescue boat crew member fell over board after slipping on a wet sponson. On board an inshore rescue boat a passenger who had been taking part in a person over board drill fell over board. Reportedly they were not holding onto the designated hand hold and the sponson was wet. They slipped into the water and were reboarded the craft with the assistance of the crew. They were not injured by the incident and were wearing a wet suit.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger sustained an injury by twisting their ankle. Cruise ship passenger was walking when they stepped on a wooden ramp and twisted their ankle and fell. The passenger went to the medical centre for treatment. The guest had purchased a few alcoholic drinks prior to the incident. No defects reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A commercial coastal touring boat suffered machinery failure and was towed back to port. A commercial sight seeing motor boat experienced propulsion failure whilst out on an excursion. They dropped anchor and called for help using the VHF. Two search and rescue vessels launched. One extracted the passengers and brought them ashore whilst the other one set up a tow and brought the vessel back to harbour. There were no injuries, pollutions or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement as the ladder was secured using a deck tongue and shackles which meant that the weight of the ladder and any person using it was held on one step. The ladders are designed so that the side ropes can take the entire weight, an individual step is not designed to take the entire weight of the ladder and user.
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 ladder secured with shackles and information on pilot ladder rigging was passed to the master from the pilot.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was walking in their cabin when they tripped and fell resulting in a closed fracture. No defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel experienced propulsion failure during departure operations. A cement carrier was departing from port on river passage with a pilot on board when there was a momentary propulsion failure. The bridge team observed that the revolutions suddenly dropped and the controls for the main engine switched to 'engine control'. Approximately two seconds later, the main engine control was ready for 'service on bridge' and the master took back control of the main engine immediately and increased to full ahead. The propulsion failure effected the vessel for no longer than 5 seconds. The reason behind the failure was that the chief engineer decided to take control of the main engine down to the engine room without informing the bridge. This was because of the cooling water and lube oil temperatures increasing towards alarm level and the chief engineer intended to set a lock on the main engine RPM to prevent overheating and main engine shut down. The Chief engineer was new on board, it was their first day after joining and the incident was attributed to their lack of familiarity with the system and spontaneous reaction to try to prevent ME overheating. The chief engineer was instructed not to take control from the bridge without informing the bridge team and a set of new thermostats were ordered for the main engine to ensure that the temperature readings were accurate. There were no injuries pollution or damage as a result of the incident and the vessel proceeded on passage without further issue.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Chemical tanker's crew member suffered a fractured finger after a mooring rope jumped from the bollard. Chemical tanker was shifting between mooring buoys when a crew member sustained an injury to their finger. Whilst mooring alongside on the aft mooring station the crew member suffered a fractured finger by the mooring ropes that jumped from the bollard due to tension. First aid was applied and they were transferred for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel abandoned due to taken on water after dragging anchor resulting in running aground. Sailing vessel abandoned due to taken on water after dragging anchor resulting in running aground. Small electric engine not powerful enough to get out of the situation. 2 POB abandoned ship and swam 2 miles back to shore, vessel then drifted and ran around due to onshore winds, sails still in sail bags.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Davit winch on a cruise ship had an electrical defect during routine maintenance Whilst alongside in harbour, routine maintenance was being carried out on a lifeboat. The boat had been lowered and was being hoisted when it unexpectedly began to slowly lower itself. The crew attempted to stop the descent manually but this had no effect. The boat was empty at the time and there were no injuries to crew or damage to the boat, davit structure or fall wires. The Technical staff discovered a defect with the electrical hoisting motor of the davit winch.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger ferry crew member cut their finger on broken glass The crew member was collecting and picked up a carton that had broken glass in it cut the crew member's left index finger. The crew member was given first aid and went to hospital once ashore. The area where the accident occurred was subsequently inspected and no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded. A search and rescue vessel was proceeding out of port on an emergency tasking over an area of known shallows, when it touched the bottom on several occasions. There were no damages, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crew member rolled ankle while disembarking the ships gangway resulting in closed fracture. Crew member rolled ankle while disembarking the ships gangway resulting in closed fracture. IP had transited the gangway to the jetty, and stepped off the end of the accommodation ladder to the quayside. On the quayside was a pothole obscured by moss / plant growth within the pothole. IP stepped onto the edge of the pothole, and when IPs weight transferred to the edge of the pothole, IPs ankle rolled into the pothole
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore support vessel started to take on water resulting from a hole in the hull An offshore support vessel started to take on water. It was reported at the aft of the gear box, a cloth was installed to slow down the ingress initially. The water was pumped out and a temporary repair attempted. The vessel is waiting for a longer term solution to repair the hull.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Tanker ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tanker ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Lower part of ladder was found to be stretched to one side causing spreader to be slanted. Master and crew immediately rectified this without hesitation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member sustained a laceration to two fingers from a knife A cruise ship crew member was chopping vegetables with the knife in the right hand. The crew member sustained a laceration to the index and middle finger when a carrot slipped out of their left hand, they attended the medical centre for treatment. The area was inspected and no defects or deficiencies were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht experienced engine failure and the anchor failed to hold A sailing yacht experienced engine failure, the crew were unable to pick up a mooring buoy and the anchor failed to hold. Due to the proximity of the lee shore, and the risk of grounding, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist and tow the vessel a safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A SAR vessel made contact with a metal plate resulting in sponson being punctured. A SAR vessel made contact with a metal plate resulting in sponson being punctured. As the Inshore Boat was being brought alongside a floating pontoon at a low speed the port shoulder, made contact and dipped slightly under the deck of the pontoon making contact with a vertical metal plate. The port sponson punctured as a result.
Incident type: Contact
A recreational motor vessel suffered engine failure and grounded A recreational motor vessel had anchored 100 - 200m off a beach and switched off the engine. The crew realised the conditions were not as calm as expected and decided to return to harbour. One crew member pulled up the anchor and attempted to re-start engine but it wouldn't start, they did not try to anchor again. Phoned for assistance but the vessel had already grounded by the time a search and rescue (SAR) vessel arrived on scene.
Incident type: Loss Of Control