baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Yacht suffered a fire on board resulting in a minor smoke inhalation injury. A yacht caught fire in the accommodation area with four people on board and one pet. One of the crew members inhaled some smoke and has been taken for further medical assistance. There was a vessel in the area that evacuated some of the members and assisted with the fire by discharging the extinguisher. Once the fire was believed to be put out, the vessel requested a tow back to port. No further injuries were reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
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 not rigged at the correct hight, it was too long and almost touching the water.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and ruptured a ligament. Cruise ship's passenger was walking when they tripped and fell forward, resulting in a ligament/tendon rupture right ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that there were no hand stanchions available and that the distance between the railings was in excess of 0.8m.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot vessel experienced a small fire on the starter motor. A pilot vessel alongside experienced a fire caused by the starter motor on the engine whilst coming alongside at jetty. The crew were able to extinguish the fire and the shore side fire fighting services attended to confirm that the fire was out and there was definitely no risk of re-ignition. There were no injuries, damage or pollution. The cause of the fire was the starter motor overheating.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro-pax crew member slipped and fell whilst walking. A crew member slipped and fell whilst proceeding to forecastle in preparation for singling up mooring lines and used their arm to grab onto frame of door to prevent a fall to the deck. PPE correctly worn and in good condition. This resulted in a shoulder dislocation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Near miss between two fishing vessels with no damage A fishing vessel was towing their nets 700m away from them with the fishing sign displayed , when a second fishing vessel passed 200m off of them who were also towing their nets and also attempted to contact the vessel numerous times without any response..
Incident type: Collision
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Secured with shackles after showing correct rigging beforehand. Chose to ignore our instructions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member fell down an escalator and was signed off work for more than 4 days. A cruise ship crew member was using an escalator onboard when they fell and injured their back. They were carrying a tray of plates and as they neared the top of the escalator they tried to step up onto the next step, however one of their shoelaces was undone which caused them to lose their balance. They fell backwards down the escalator sustaining injuries to their back. The crew member sustained bruising to their back and had 4 days and 22 hours off work to recover but they were not discharged from the vessel. The vessel safety team carried out an onboard investigation and found that the crew member's untied shoe lace coupled with the large tray they were carrying contributed to the fall, due to the fact that they couldn't see where the end of the escalator was. Following the accident the importance of wearing PPE correctly was re-iterated to galley and restaurant teams and a visual indication was to be added to the bulkhead near the top of the escalator so that crew carrying trays could see where the escalator ends.
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. A combination ladder was arranged. The pilot ladder was secured by means of shackles around the side ropes only and a tripping line was rigged, leading aft and to the lowest rung of the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel experienced a fire onboard that was extinguished by the crew. A fishing vessel suffered a fire onboard that was extinguished by the crew. The vessel initially reported the fire but lost communications. The vessel was assisted back to shore by another fishing vessel.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger walked into a chair and fell, sustaining a fractured arm. A cruise ship passenger walked into a chair and fell onto their left side, injuring their arm and sustaining a fracture. The accident was reportedly caused by inattention.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Vehicle carrier crewman suffered a fractured leg due to a parted mooring line. A vehicle crewmember was struck by a parted mooring line during mooring operations and suffered an open fracture to the leg.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship crew member fractured their index finger A cruise ship crewmember was working in the incinerator room when they sustained a fractured finger. They were tightening a bolt of an ID fan using a hammer in their left and and a wrench in their right hand. When hammering on the wrench, the hammer slipped and hit the crewmember's right index finger. The force was enough for the finger to be fractured. The crewmember was wearing working gloves and reported that the accident could have been avoided by using a more accurate and slow movement with the hammer. The area of the accident was inspected and there were no defects found and the crewmember was not under the influence of alcohol.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and fell resulting in a fractured wrist. Cruise ship's passenger tripped when walking down the stairs and sustained a fracture to their wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel experienced a fire in the galley. On board a ro-pax vessel that was alongside in port, a fire occurred in the galley. There were two crew members working in the galley, one of them had set a hot plate on the hob to high heat and told the other that the heat was on but not what setting it was. The other crew member put an empty pot onto the hotplate to heat it up in preparation. They did not check the setting and when they added some cooking oil to the pot it immediately flashed over due to the high heat. Another crew member who was close by, put a piece of cardboard over the pot whilst the other crew got the fire blanket and placed it over the top and turned off the hob. The crew transferred the pot onto the deck to 'cool down'. There were no injuries as a result of the incident, no damage and no pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger tripped and dislocated left shoulder The passenger was walking through the bar area. They went up the two steps at the end of the room, the steps are illuminated by LED strips but the top one had failed. The passenger did not see the top step, they tripped and fell forward. The fall resulted in a shoulder dislocation. The passenger has been treated onboard by the medical team and the passenger will remain onboard. The crew that tend the bar had raised a defect to report the LED strip in the ships defect reporting system. The defective LED strip has since been repaired.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. No Officer present. No lifebuoy, when one was produced prior to me boarding there was no light attached. Ladder had loose steps with a noticeable gap between chocks and spreader. Master and all Deck Officers rebriefed on the standard expected for safe pilot boarding. Chief Officer produced a new ladder from a storeroom and promised it would be used for outwards pilot. Outwards pilot contacted and briefed on issues.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessels crew member fell injuring head resulting in medivac. Sailing vessels crew member fell injuring head resulting in medivac.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded resulting in a forward compartments being holed A cargo vessel grounded whilst on passage, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and crew boarded the vessel. It was found to have sustained a hole inside a forward compartment. This was pumped out and the vessel waited for the flood tide to be re floated.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motor cruiser crew member put their finger into an engine, resulting in an amputation A recreational motor cruiser crew member put their finger into an engine resulting in an amputation, the engine then failed and the vessel was drifting. The crew member was taken ashore by another vessel and made their own way to hospital for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel'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 A.1045(27) 2.1.5. The pilot embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions. Secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crewmember strained their back whilst working A cruise ship crewmember strained their back whilst cleaning. The crewmember was kneeling down and cleaning a drainage area with a towel. Whilst getting down to floor level, they felt a 'twinge' in their lower back. Initially, the level of pain was low, however the crewmember went to their cabin and later in the day, found that the pain had increased significantly. The area where the person was working was not found to have any issues or defects. The reason for the injury was attributed to the movement that the crewmember did to bend down.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel put themselves aground without any damages. Fishing vessel was leaving a port when they hit the sandbar and placed themselves aground. All crew members are fine, no injuries reported and no damage reported at the moment. They will wait for tide to refloat and will provide further information when afloat.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel crewmember fell overboard and was wrapped in the anchor chain. A fishing vessel crewmember got caught by the anchor and went overboard. The casualty was wearing a lifejacket and, as the anchor deployed, it caught on the lifejacket and pulled them overboard The casualty was recovered by the crew and then transferred by air to hospital as a precaution. The casualty was discharged after half a day of observation and returned to fishing two days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that there was no life buoy with a self-igniting light available for immediate use and there was a tripping/retrieval line fitted to the bottom of the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crew declared a fire on exercise before recovering to shore quickly. An search and rescue vessel had launched on exercise with four crew on board when they declared a fire. The fire was extinguished and recovered to shore quickly with no injuries or damage. No assistance was needed. The report suggests that the outboard engine was the source of the fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship crew member fractured their thumb. A cruise ship crew member was working in the laundry when they sustained an injury to their thumb. They were lifting a stack of laundry baskets with their thumb through the grating of the basket. As they lifted the basket their thumb became trapped between the basket being lifted and another one in the stack, resulting in a fracture to their thumb. The IP stated that there were no defects present and they were wearing the appropriate PPE for the task and had not been drinking alcohol. The IP reported that the laundry baskets could do with handles so they can be lifted from the stack from above.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo ship crew member dislocated their shoulder whilst descending the stairs. A ro-ro cargo crew member was descending a stair case when they slipped on a step and slid down the rest of the way to the bottom of the stairs. The crew member's right arm got caught on the hand rail as they were sliding down resulting in a dislocated shoulder. The crew member received medical treatment on board due to medically trained supernumeraries being on board at the time. The crew member was not carrying anything at the time but the steps were damp due to hot and humid conditions. The steps were made from checker plate and drilled plates designed for grip but after the incident the crew decided to descale them and apply anti-slip paint as well.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Inland passenger vessel's crew member slipped and sustained multiple injuries. Inland passenger vessel's crew member slipped due to wet floor and sustained multiple sprained injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel experienced a laundry fire. A ro-pax ferry experienced a fire in the laundry whilst alongside in port. The vessel was just about to lower the forward ramp to discharge passengers and vehicles when the fire alarm activated. The vessels crew carried out a muster, disembarking the passengers and preparing to fight the fire. The fire was extinguished by the crew and the fixed sprinkler system in the laundry. After the fire was confirmed extinguished, the chief engineer and electro technical officer completed an inspection to confirm the extent of the damage to the electrical systems. The damage was limited to damaged wiring in the laundry. The vessel was able to depart and continue onto the next port without further issues. The cause of the fire was suspected to be related to a tumble dryer.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel crew member slipped and sustained internal injuries. The crew of a ro-pax vessel were working in the void space for the clam doors to clean up a hydraulic oil spill when one crew member slipped on the combination of hydraulic oil and degreaser and fell to the deck. They stopped work and were given first aid on board in the form of pain relief. However the injury did not improve and the crewmember disembarked and attended a local hospital where it was reported that they had sustained bruised kidneys and back muscles. They were advised to return home and attend their local GP practice. The cause of the incident was reported to be the crew member potentially underestimating the slipperiness of the deck after the hydraulic oil and degreaser were combined.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-Ro passenger vessel made contact with a buoy however, no damage was reported. Ro-Ro passenger vessel arrived at the entrance when the wind picked up and despite applying significant thrust the crew could not combat the elements. The vessel was approaching a buoy and that is when it was decided to abort the approach and move the vessel astern. There was contact between the buoy and the vessel however, no damage was reported.
Incident type: Contact
Ro-pax vessel whilst on passage they changing over from shaft to diesel generators resulting in loss of propulsion & electrical power The vessel suffered a loss of electrical power and propulsion whilst changing over from the shaft to diesel generators. This was as result of a failure of PTO which then tripped out generators. No assistance was required for the vessel. Ro-pax vessel whilst on passage they changing over from shaft to diesel generators they lost propulsion and electrical power
Incident type: Loss Of Control
LNG Tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line resulting in no damage LNG tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line resulting with no damage/injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell down whilst playing table tennis and sustained a fracture A cruise ship passenger was playing table tennis when they tripped and fell, hitting a metal pole near the table. The passenger sustained a broken femur. The area was inspected and there were no defects found and the incident was thought to be loss of co-ordination/situational awareness on the part of the passenger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A utility vessel grounded and sustained damage to the propellors A work boat was returning to port at the end of the day when it grounded in a channel. The skipper reported that they decided to pass in a narrow area of the channel between two pontoons and the vessel began to drift on the current which was 1.5knots. The vessel was making way at a speed of about 3 knots and drifted to the edge of the channel, grounding. The skipper reported that they were tired and not concentrating properly after a long work day. Another vessel towed them off and they made their own way to port where divers did an inspection of the hull and propellors and found that the propellors were damaged.
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. A solid obstruction on the hill, immediately behind the ladder potentially hindering footing of pilot on ladder rungs. Additionally, below the spreader all chocks from the steps are missing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger fell from a bunk ladder resulting in a fractured ankle Cruise ship's passenger was ascending a bunk ladder when they missed a step and fell backwards. This resulted in a fractured ankle. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged to current SOLAS regulations. Rusted stanchions and no safety rails. The stanchion bases where rotten/rusted through, they had been removed completely prior boarding. The walkway plate gave way under the weight of the Pilot. The pilot ladder reel is so close to the ships side and there are no hand holds or safety rails for the pilot or crew working in that area as they had been removed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Service vessels crew member tripped resulting in person over board Service vessels crew member tripped resulting in person over board. While removing mooring and bracing line on dredge pipes alongside the east pier, as crew member attempted to cross the pipes, they lost there footing and fell in the water. Upon going in the water there lifejacket inflated and they swam roughly 10 foot to the steps on the pier where they were collected him swiftly. No Injury sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded during shallow water rescue operations. A search and rescue vessel was operating in shallow water during a rescue operation when their propeller stuck a rock. This resulted in damage to the propeller and the gearbox. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the belting on the vessel's hull caused the ladder to be obstructed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Not available Under Permanent Cooperation Framework (PCF) Not available Under Permanent Cooperation Framework (PCF)
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a submerged buoy A search and rescue vessel was on passage when it made contact with a submerged buoy. No damage or injuries occurred.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel experienced power failure and anchored before being towed back to port. A fishing vessel experienced power failure and was towed back to port. The vessel was at anchor so was not in immediate danger. Another fishing vessel stood by until the lifeboat arrived and towed the vessel back to a safe haven. There were no injuries, damages or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel lightly grounded on the edge of the channel. A general cargo vessel was under pilotage when vessel movements became sluggish with bow tendency to port. High angle rudder 60 was applied as well as bow thruster to starboard and power increased on Main Engine. Despite that effort the vessel's bulbous bow may have slightly touched the edge of the channel on her port side. There was no damage, pollution and no changes in ballast tank soundings.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Once pilot ladder was confirmed as ready, it was found that Aluminium accommodation ladder was not secured at the lower end to the ships hull.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger fell and sustained a fractured knee. Cruise ship's passenger was near the pool when they fell and sustained a knee fracture. Yellow cones are placed around the pool as a standard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles and the retrieval line was secured incorrectly on the bottom step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was in poor condition. The bottom rubber steps were cracked and worn down.
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. Ladder secured to hand rails. Crew advised to rig correctly to a deck strong point.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was rigged with an incorrectly attached tripping line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line. Weighted heaving line found on both forward and aft mooring stations on arrival. Metal core clearly visible at the base of rubber weight. Master advised to check all heaving lines prior to departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A high speed passenger vessel experienced a fire A high speed passenger vessel was alongside at a pier when the fire alarm in the starboard engine room activated. The passengers were evacuated and the crew responded by isolating the space and deploying the fixed fire suppressant system. There was reportedly a lot of white smoke but no injuries or damages. The local fire service attended as a precaution. The source of the fire was reportedly related to a failure of the turbo charger on the engine.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Width of handholds too wide to grip.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel experienced an electrical blackout. A service vessel experienced an electrical blackout during replacement of light fittings in the vicinity of one of the vessel's high voltage switchboards. The crew member who was working on replacing the light fittings leant heavily against a door to the transformer room that was fitted with a sensor. The sensor activated causing safety circuit systems to activate which opened the distribution transformer causing a knock on effect that resulted in failure of the 440 volt distribution which lead to propulsion failure. There was no damage, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was rigged using shackles on deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel had a near miss with a speedboat The offshore supply vessel had two speedboats cutting across its bow and was in a head-on situation, and the two speedboats approached from just off their port bow. They made no alteration of course and both crossed the bow of the offshore supply vessel and passed green-to-green. The vessel had to stop its engines and narrowly avoided collision with one of the speedboats, which passed 20-30 m ahead of them.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel fouled its gear and required shore assistance to free itself. A stern trawler fouled its propeller on its gear and was unable to free the propeller without help. Search and rescue assets were launched to help the single occupant of the vessel by towing it back to port where the propeller was freed.
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. Tripping line connected below lowest spreader.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel made contact with the quayside. A general cargo vessel was berthing with a pilot on board when the stern of the vessel made contact with the quay, resulting in minor damage to both the vessel and the quayside. The incident reportedly occurred due to a miscommunication between the pilot and the bridge team. The pilot believed that the wheel was to starboard when it was actually set to port, and when giving an engine order ahead, this caused the stern to move towards the quay and made contact.
Incident type: Contact
A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A chemical tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. The tanker's crew had rigged a combination ladder due to the fact that the freeboard was 10m. However, there was also a 2.5m swell that meant that the clearance below the bottom platform of the accommodation ladder/pilot slant was not sufficient for the pilot launch. The crew attempted to adjust the arrangement but it was not possible as there were no appropriate fixings in the new location and the crew had intended to rig it from the railings. The boarding of the pilot was postponed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel suffered gear box failure and required towing A fishing vessel with six people onboard suffered gear box failure. A search and rescue vessel was deployed and towed the vessel back to harbour. No injuries to crew and no pollution or damage to vessel reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A crew transfer vessel crew member dislocated their knee whilst on duty A crew transfer vessel crew member was checking on a passenger inside the accommodation area. They went to turn around. twisted and dislocated the right knee. The crew member with the help from the passenger managed to relocate his knee back in place. There was no swelling or discomfort, the crew member said they felt a little in the knee but could walk normally and perform duties as normal. The crew member went to the hospital for further examination where the doctor recommended to rest for 10 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. When stepping onto the ladder, it dropped approximately 1'. Boarding aborted and vessel returned to sea until ladder was confirmed to be correctly rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Utility vessel made contact with a concrete support resulting in a minor injury and minor damage. A utility vessel made contact with a concrete support of a bridge resulting in minor damage and one minor injury. There was a dent in the bow roller, no damage to the ships hull. Due to the impact, an AB working in the galley lost his balance and fell in the entrance to the accommodation below deck and injured his head.
Incident type: Contact
A Ro-Pax vessel experienced davit wire failure when test launching a lifeboat without crew on board A ro-pax vessel was at anchor testing their starboard lifeboat. During a test launch, lowering without crew on board, one of the davit wires parted causing the lifeboat to partially fall and be suspended only from the other fall. The lifeboat was lowered to the water and recovered. There were no injuries or pollution. The only damage reported was the parted wire fall.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel noticed issues with propeller and requested a tow. Fishing vessel had issues with its propeller so the crew decided to stop the engine in order to prevent damage. They requested a tow and no further damages have been reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fish farm vessel ran aground A fish carrying vessels, from a fish farm, ran aground
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro-pax vessel was transiting a lock when it was hit by a squall resulting in making contact with a wall and two other moored vessels with minimal damage. The ro-pax vessel left the canal double lock heading west and proceeded towards her berth in the port. Just after leaving the lock chamber, a sudden squall blew the vessel towards a yacht and a passenger vessel that were berthed alongside already. The stern quarter struck the passenger vessel first and then the yacht despite the master using the bow thruster to try to avoid the situation. The ro-pax vessel ended up striking one wall of the berth with her stern coming to rest on the other wall. The ro-pax vessel suffered minor bumps and scrapes and a burst mooring fender. the yacht received a few scrapes to her gel coat and no damage to the passenger vessel
Incident type: Collision
Sailing yacht suffered an engine fire resulting in a tow by pilot boat The vessel suffered a fire, after large amounts of smoke was witnessed coming out of the engine. The vessel crew extinguished the fire and the vessel was towed back to port by the search and rescue services.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel fouled its propeller on nets and requested a tow Fishing vessel fouled their propeller with a net. They requested a tow from a nearby fishing vessel resulting in no damage/injuries. The crew got into harbour and retrieved the rope out of the propeller.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pleasure sailing vessel sustained steering failure and then ran aground. A pleasure sailing vessel experienced steering failure and drifted until they ran aground. The two crew members were rescued by a search and rescue vessel and were taken ashore. Later on, the search and rescue vessel returned and towed the grounded vessel to safety, to prevent it from becoming a hazard to navigation. There was no damage or water ingress reported and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pilot vessel crew member was injured by an unexpected wave. While boarding the pilot, a pilot boat nosedived into a wave that the crew had not anticipated. This wave caused the launch's bow to rise and fall quickly and water to come over the bow. The Pilot was already a few steps up the Pilot ladder when this happened, but the deckhand who was still on the bow of the launch, watching that the pilot made it safely onto the ships deck, was caught by the wave. The wave coming over the bow of the launch caused the deckhand to be knocked off their feet. The deck hand sustained a sprained wrist and injured leg.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact there were no deck stanchions available for the pilot to hold.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel passenger fell in heavy weather and struck another passenger, both were injured. A ro-pax vessel was in passage in heavy weather when a passenger who was in the shop area lost their balance after a roll to port. The passenger fell and struck another passenger and then hit the bulkhead. A passenger who had medical expertise assisted the crew in administering first aid to the first passenger, who had a suspected broken rib and collar bone. The second passenger was not as severely injured. The first passenger was monitored on board but because their blood oxygen level was continuing to drop, the crew decided to call for a medical evacuation. A rescue helicopter extracted the person from the vessel and took them to hospital ashore where they were officially diagnosed with a broken collar bone.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow. Fishing vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller whilst hauling static fishing gear. A fishing vessel was recovering static fishing gear from the seabed when the propeller became fouled by an old net, rope or similar debris. The fishing vessel broadcast an alert and the local lifeboat launched and assisted the vessel back to port with a tow. All people on board were fit and well with lifejackets and there were no injuries, pollution or damages to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship guest fell and sustained a fractured foot. A cruise ship passenger was walking in an exterior area of the accommodation when they lost their footing when the ship rolled. They fell to the deck and sustained a fractured ankle. The area was inspected and no defects were found. The passenger reported that it was the motion of the vessel that caused them to fall. The vessel management suggested also that the passenger was not holding onto the railing, which would have prevented the fall.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger fell down the stairs and sustained a head injury. A passenger on a cruise ship became imbalanced falling forwards down the stairs and sustaining head injuries. The passenger came to a rest at the bottom of the staircase and was unconscious. The passenger was disembarked for further medical assistance via Air ambulance. Potential reason of falling may be the influence of alcohol.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's crew member was stuck between containers resulting in crush injuries. Container ship's crew member suffered a hip and leg fracture after being crushed in between containers. The three containers were locked together and swung trapping the crew member.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-Ro passenger ship's crew member tripped resulting in a sprained ankle Ro-Ro passenger vessel's crew member was servicing passenger cabins when they tripped on a threshold and lost their balance resulting in a fall. They sustained a sprained ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel ran aground while dredging. Cargo vessel ran aground while dredging. No damage sustained to vessel and no pollution caused. The vessel dumped sand cargo in the dredge area.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A supply vessel experienced a fire in the engine room While alongside a supply vessel experienced a fire in the engine room, the fire was quickly extinguished with the automated firefighting system. The fire was located to a diesel generator. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Prior to boarding Pilot noticed stbd side pilot ladder aft rope stretched. Vessel asked to change ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A workboat crew member fell and fractured their ankle. An inland waterways workboat crew member was descending a vessel ladder onto the pier when they missed on of the steps and slipped. When they landed, they continued to slip, twisting their ankle resulting in a fracture. The cause of the injury was reportedly due to lack of care when using the ladder. The crew member was off work for 15 to 30 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel ran aground. A recreational motor vessel went aground on a groyne. The two crew members were assisted by a local fisher and the search and rescue services to secure the vessel and went ashore to safety, with the intention to recover the vessel at a later opportunity. There were no damages, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel with 1POB dislocated their shoulder resulting in towage and medical assistance. Sailing vessel with 1POB dislocated shoulder resulting in towage and medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel experienced water ingress resulting in engine failure A recreational motor vessel started taking on water and experienced engine failure. The pump was not functioning and the two crew were bailing the water but unable to control the level of ingress. The vessel was towed to safety by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A motor cruiser suffered propulsion failure and one crewmember was treated for mild hypothermia. Recreational motor-cruiser experienced engine failure and was drifting in a shipping lane. The vessel crew issued a distress signal. Once assistance arrived they realised one of the crewmembers was in need of medical attention as they had cold hands, warm face and were feeling seasick. The crewmember was fully alert the entire time and shivering. They brought the crewmember ashore for further treatment. The other crew members remained on board whilst their vessel and brought ashore. The unwell crewmember was treated for mild hypothermia and allowed to leave shortly after. No further damages or injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Pilot ladder handholds are 1.1m apart resulting in serious risk to pilots boarding and disembarking. Deck officer informed and advised to weld stanchion holders onto deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing potter crew member was dragged over board with the pots. A potting fishing vessel crewmember became entangled in the rope of a lobster pot whilst shooting and was dragged over board. They were recovered from the water with a twisted leg, which was broken. They were initially unresponsive and CPR was performed by the crew on board. The crewmember regained consciousness and was able to breathe on their own. They were extracted by helicopter and taken to the shoreside hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell down stairs resulting in a fractured ankle Cruise ship's passenger was descending the stairs while holding the handrail when they tripped and lost balance. This resulted in a fractured ankle. There were no defects or hazards and the guest was disembarked on the next port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crew transfer vessel generator shutdown & back up alternator system failed resulting in a tow from a tug The vessel was in transit and the generator shut down on the alarm and could not be restarted. The backup system of the alternator system failed to engage to provide power, they sent a DSC informing the local coastguard station who contacted the vessel company DPA who arranged for a towing vessel to be sent in the interim, a tug was tasked to attend, and provide initial tow.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Yacht crew member hit by mast resulting in head injury & fractured legs The vessel had moored up east of a new bridge and began to take the mast down. They put a line around the shrouds, one crew member positioned the forestay brace pole, and went to the forestay and purchase system. One of the crew members released the mast locking pin and then the other two crew members were on the starboard and port sides of the cabin roof respectively as they were concerned to note if something was going to get caught in the gooseneck area. They lowered the mast slowly, One of the crew members was controlling this with the forestay rope and the mast was in the crutches when the tension came off the forestay and the brace pole/pitch pole fell backward. It hit one of the crew members on the top of the head, they stumbled and lost their footing, and fell awkwardly on the cabin roof, they were seated on the cabin roof but one of the crew members could see that the right leg was deformed as would be consistent with being broken. The paramedics also attended. The crew member bled slightly from the top of their head and the top of their ear. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with fractured legs and had two small cuts to the top of the ear and head that required gluing.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tanker's pilot ladder steps were varnished.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their hip A cruise ship passenger was walking in an exterior accommodation area when they slipped on a wet section of deck and fell. They sustained a fractured hip (Left intertrochanteric femur fracture) and were medically disembarked. They were wearing flip flops at the time of the incident. The deck was wet due to rain and humidity and 'wet floor' signs were in place at the time of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax ferry struck a buoy whilst manoeuvring in the port. A ro-pax vessel was transiting a buoyed channel when the starboard quarter of the vessel cam into contact with a buoy. There was no damage to either the buoy or the vessel, apart from some paint scuffs on the hull of the vessel. The incident occurred reportedly due to the bridge team misjudging the turn and the drift angle of the vessel causing them to stray to the edge of the buoyed channel whilst turning the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
Passenger Ro-Ro's crew member tripped while carrying a dish resulting in open wound to the finger. Passenger Ro-Ro's crew member tripped while carrying a dish resulting in open wound to the finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell from a tender and aspirated water, later developing pneumonia. A cruise ship passenger was attempting to board one of the vessel's tenders when they slipped and fell over board. Two crew members from the tender reportedly then fell on top of the passenger when they were in the water. The passenger inhaled water and was given oxygen and treatment for hypothermia. The following day, the passenger began to develop symptoms of pneumonia and was medically evacuated at the next port for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Side ropes twisted making ladder not lay properly and at an angle. Master and crew notified, receptive to comments and will rig a new ladder for departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fish carrier's crew members were exposed to ozone gas resulting in medical assistance. 2 engineers on a fish carrier inhaled ozone gas. They reported coughing and chest pain. They were provided with medical assistance, prior to that - they relaxed on fresh air.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo ship's ladder secured by shackles through side ropes placing weight on the crimps securing chocks beneath steps. On boarding from shoreside via short ladder crew requested to rig ladder correctly without shackles in time for disembarkation. On disembarkation, ladder secured by shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A replenishment tanker's crew member sustained an injury after falling out of bed. A replenishment tanker's crew member fell out of bed and sustained a fracture to the neck. The casualty was extracted with a stretcher and taken for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel window smashed resulting in cuts and bruising injuries to two passengers A passenger vessel's window smashed resulting in cuts and bruising injuries to two passengers. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel crew provided medical assistance and there was no hospital visit required and the two passengers continued with their day as normal.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel's crew member found washed up ashore and the vessel was subsequently towed and recovered. Sailing vessel's crew member washed up ashore. The casualty was not wearing a lifejacket and is thought to have been approximately 6 hours in the water prior to recovery. The search and rescue services were tasked to find the vessel which was recovered dismasted a few days later and towed to port. Water temperature 15.4°C.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dinghy made contact with an unknown object capsized with three crewmembers falling overboard The vessel hit an unknown object causing it to capsize with crewmembers ended up in the water for twenty minutes. Two of the crewmembers wore lifejackets and were holding onto the vessel and the other crewmember wasn't holding onto the vessel. The persons and equipment were recovered by the lifeboats and three other privately owned vessels. The casualties were transported to a harbour and neither of the crewmembers suffered any injuries
Incident type: Contact
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer. 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. Ladder was rigged with weight on shackles below a step
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel was involved in a close quarters situation after altering ahead of a general cargo vessel. A fishing vessel towing gear was in a traffic lane when they altered course to cross the bow of a general cargo vessel using the traffic lane resulting in a near miss collision with a closest point of approach (CPA) of 0.1nm and a time to closest point of approach (TCPA) of 2 minutes. The vessels passed one another at a distance of 0.2nm or approximately 370m. The fishing vessel turned northwards across the bow of the general cargo vessel that was heading in a westerly direction. The general cargo vessel had to alter towards the south to pass the stern of the fishing vessel. There were no injuries, damage or pollution. However, the fishing vessel appeared to be in contravention of rule 10 of the collision regulations.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel had an engine failure that resulted in a grounding and was towed by a lifeboat The vessel suffered from engine failure as the vessel drifted towards an oil boom and subsequently, it grounded as a result with no damage or listing. The vessel was attended a lifeboat that couldn't fix the engine issue because water was in the fuel tank, they were unhappy to start the engine as this would cause water in the engine, and as a result, the vessel was towed by a lifeboat into the nearest port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control