baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A sail training vessel grounded during an assessment exercise. A sail training vessel was carrying out a yacht master examination. There was an instructor on board the vessel who had set the navigation exercise and a student was navigating the vessel. The exercise plan was agreed prior to commencing the assessment voyage. At one point, the assessor was assisting another student at the RADAR when the student navigating deviated from the navigation plan and the vessel grounded. The student reportedly did not slow sufficiently to avoid the grounding. The vessel refloated and returned to port under its own power where it was lifted from the water and assessed for damage. There was no damage, and no injures or pollution as a result of the incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement because the pilot ladder was in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-PAX vessel and sailing vessel collided, resulting in damage to the sailing vessel A RO-PAX vessel and a sailing vessel collided, resulting in some damage to the sailing vessel. The collision occurred in a river that serves as a channel in and out of port. The sailing vessel was travelling inbound and the RO-PAX was travelling outbound. The sailing vessel was motor-sailing and had positioned itself to keep wind in the sails and, as the RO-PAX vessel was completing a turn, the sailing vessel tacked and travelled across the bow of the RO-PAX vessel. The two collided and the sailing vessel suffered damage to the paintwork. It continued on passage to its intended destination.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not compliant with SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not compliant with SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured by shackles between two steps and the deck crew were informed about it being secured by rope due to pilot disembarking.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship contractor was electrocuted A cruise ship contractor was electrocuted whilst working on the bridge. The contractor was working installing a fibre optic cable as part of the public address system when they sustained an electric shock. They were taken ashore by the shoreside ambulance service and were medically disembarked from the vessel and taken to hospital. The cause of the electrical shock was thought to be an earth fault leakage or exposed live cable although there were no abnormalities found when the system was investigated.
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 side ropes were secured to the main deck using shackles.
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. Deck tongue in use, weight on step of ladder rather than side ropes. Side rope securing slack and unable to see if end of ladder was made fast to vessel due to length of unused ladder and confined disembarkation area.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a concrete dolphin whilst berthing. A ro-pax vessel was moving astern towards the berth when the stern ramp struck a concrete dolphin. The master and chief officer were on the bridge, the chief officer was manoeuvring the vessel as part of their training for PEC (Pilotage Exemption Certificate). There was reportedly a problem with the GPS which was not updating the speed frequently enough. Additionally, there was disruption on the hand held radio communications with the officer on deck giving distances which lead to a misunderstanding on whether the stern was clear or not.
Incident type: Contact
An inshore passenger vessel had a fuel leak and subsequent fire. An inland waterways passenger vessel was underway approaching the berth when there was a fuel pressure alarm on the port engine. After investigating, the crew discovered that fuel was leaking from the main engine and there was white smoke coming out of the engine room ventilation followed by the fire alarm being activated. The crew carried out emergency actions to shut down the engine and fuel supply and boundary cooled the compartment. The incident had occurred because of fuel spraying onto hot components of the engine. There was minor damage in the form of scorch marks and a damaged fuel filter component.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sailing vessel on fire resulting in person in water Sailing vessel on fire resulting in person in water. No injuries sustained and recovered to SW Ambulance service.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Unknown personal jet ski collided resulting in damage Two unknown personal jet ski collided resulting in unknown damage. An unknown personal watercraft was being ridden out of the appropriated launch lane heading seawards, when it was involved in a collision with another unknown personal watercraft, which is understood to have been approaching the launch lane from seaward. Both vessels came into contact causing one rider to come off his personal watercraft. No reported injuries, only damage apparently occurred to both personal watercraft involved.
Incident type: Collision
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 around the side-ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ships passenger lost balance resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Cruise ships passenger lost balance resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Passenger lost balance and fell down landing on their right shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel made contact with a pier, two crew were recovered and the vessel later sank A sailing vessel was leaving a harbour when it made contact with a pier and started to take on water. Both crew were wearing lifejackets. The vessel tied to a mooring buoy and started to bail but were unable to control the ingress. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist. The SAR vessel got the two crew off due to risk of vessel sinking. The SAR vessel was unable to recover the sailing vessel, it later sank and started to break up and wash ashore. The sailing vessel had a diesel tank onboard with around 60ltr of fuel.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel started taking on water and required assistance A fishing vessel started taking on water, the two crew onboard were wearing lifejackets. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene where the vessel was partially submerged, the two crew were transferred and taken ashore. The vessel grounded on the ebb tide, it was later re-floated and towed to shore. No pollution seen.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A replenishment tanker experienced an oil spill incident A replenishment tanker was alongside when an minor oil spill occurred whilst carrying out rig flushing on a hose. During the flushing process, a mixture of the flushing fluid with residue of aviation fluid spilt onto the deck due to an increase in pressure in the hose and the hose moving from the drain. Less than 1 litre of the residue went overboard with a sheen on the surface on the water seen but quickly dissipated. Port authorities were notified.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger sustained a serious injury whilst dancing. A cruise ship passenger was dancing when they felt their knee 'pop' and they over balanced causing them to fall to the floor and bang their head. The passenger was diagnosed with a dislocation of the right patella and was medically disembarked. The cause of the incident was reported to be carelessness on the part of the passenger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and banged their head in their cabin and was medically disembarked. A cruise ship passenger fell down and banged their head when going to the bathroom in the night. They reported that the ship was rocking back and forth which caused them to loose there balance and fall over, hitting the left side of their head against the mirror in their room. They fell to the floor and couldn't get up again due to 'feeling week'. They also later reported dizziness and vomiting. The patient was disembarked for urgent care due to the suspected severity of the head injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel suffered a small fire in the starter motor area and required a tow from a search and rescue vessel The vessel suffered a small engine room fire in the starter motor area and resulting in the disablement of the ship. The fire was extinguished successfully by the crew members, all crew members wore lifejackets, a lifeboat towed the vessel into a local port, and was then handed over to the fire service to be checked over and was deemed to be safe.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro-Ro vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The cantilevered platform which the pilots steps sideways onto from the ladder has severe structural corrosion of underside transverse stiffeners. The top is well coated in shiny new paint.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dive vessel ran aground resulting in evacuation of members. Dive vessel was recovering divers from water when it drifted over the shallow area and ran aground. As a diver was on the lift it was not safe to manoeuvre using full engine power. While attempting to recover everyone, the vessel touched ground a number of times. Crew member attempted to manoeuvre the vessel away from the shallows however, the tide was rapidly falling and although the vessel was moving, it was not possible to bring it off the shallow area. Another vessel went under engine to attempt to pull the dive vessel off. They managed to pull the bow around but the tow rope then snapped leaving the vessel fast aground with a port list of approximately 20 degrees. Everyone on board evacuated the vessel without sustaining any injuries. The vessel waited for the tide and was then towed to deep water where it was possible to manoeuvre on its own. No damages sustained other than superficial scrapes.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An inshore ro-pax ferry suffered propulsion failure whilst on engine trials and was towed to port. A inshore ro-pax vessel was carrying out engine trials without passengers or cargo on board when it experienced propulsion failure. The vessel's crew managed to restart the engine but were only able to proceed at 1kt, the local search and rescue services then attended and towed the vessel back to port. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
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 Safety D and also since the ladder was secured with shackles.
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. Spreader bar brackets were used as a deck tonque. Full weight of Step/ladder was against brackets, side ropes were attached but were slack. Explained to master proper rigging of ladder
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell during the night and sustained a arm fracture A cruise ship passenger got up during the night, went to use the toilet and fell. The passenger woke up but did not know how they fell, they assumed they may have passed out. The passenger was taken to the medical centre where they received treatment for a fractured right arm. The area where the passenger fell was checked for any damage that may have caused the fall but there were no defects. The passenger remained on board until the next port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An Inland waterways passenger craft experienced steering failure An inland water way passenger vessel lost steering. The anchor was dropped and another inland waterway passenger vessel came alongside to transfer all the passengers. No injuries and no attendance by the emergency services required. A temporary repair was carried out and the vessel returned to the boatyard for further inspection.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An inland waterways passenger vessel grounded. An inland waterways passenger vessel whilst manoeuvring in a port area. The master alter the vessel to starboard to pass another vessel bringing the vessel closer to the shoreline, where the vessel grounded on the starboards side. The incident reportedly occurred due to a lack of judgement on how much room the vessel had to manoeuvre. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crew transfer vessels crew member caught fingers in mooring line resulting in injuries to the fore and middle finger. Crew transfer vessels crew member caught fingers in mooring line resulting in injuries to the fore and middle finger. A strong crosswind was causing the vessel to drift away from the pontoon. The IP put the mooring line over the vessel cleat but a gust of crosswind caused the vessel to move further from the pontoon, increasing tension on the line and momentarily trapping the IP's index and middle fingers between the mooring line and the cleat.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member injured themselves during a training exercise. A search and rescue vessel crew member injured their ankle when the vessel went over two waves close together and they landed awkwardly. They continued to work as they were taking part in an exercise, however, later on when the vessel returned to its hub, the crew member was limping. They were encouraged to go for an x-ray by another crewmember who had medical experience and were given pain relief. They were later diagnosed with a sprained ankle and had more than 3 days off work as a result.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel fouled prop and started to take on water resulting in being towed back to safety Sailing vessel fouled prop and started to take on water resulting in being towed back to safety.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
SAR craft grounded on sandbank resulting in no damage. SAR craft grounded on sandbank resulting in no damage. While conducting a training session for rough weather/big surf recovery using a net to recover the Atlantic 85 Lifeboat. The engine skegs touched the sandy seabed prior to entering the carriage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel crew member fractured wrist whist lowering a sail. A sailing vessel crew member fractured wrist whist lowering a sail. As the sail was lowered, the sail became slack and the bunt started to flog occasionally, as can happen during this operation. Whilst they where helping to gather the bunt of the sail as it was lowered, a normal part of the operation, part of the flogging sail or sheet struck the casualty on the left forearm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker and fishing vessel had a near miss A fishing vessel was engaged in fishing with lights displayed when it was involved in a near miss with a chemical tanker.
Incident type: Collision
Ro/Ro passenger vessel suffered an engine blackout which rectified and the vessel continued passage. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel suffered a black out with bot main engines stopped. The cause was a contaminated MGO which clogged up the filters and lost pressure to the engines.. The crew rectified the issue and the vessel continued passage. There was no damage or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Supply ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Rigged through a door at now where ladder didn't sit flush with ships side. They could see the correct ladder position midships on the deck above
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a broken wrist. A cruise ship passenger was walking in an alleyway towards the passenger lift when they reportedly tripped over their own feet resulting in a fall. When they fell, they extended their hands which impacted the floor resulting in a broken wrist on one side. The area was inspected and no defects were found that could've contributed to the fall. The passenger reported that they were unsteady on their feet generally which lead to the fall. There were no other injuries or damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug vessel's pilot transfer arrangement non SOLAS compliant. Tug vessel's pilot transfer arrangement non SOLAS compliant. Vessel required pilot to board by jumping over the bulwark. No ladder, no handholds and tyres on hull create a gap between cutter and tug.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An inland waterways cruise ship was on sea trials when it blacked out and collided with a moored barge. An inland waterways cruise vessel was carrying out sea trials when the electrical power failed. This caused a total black out and the vessel then sheered to port and left the channel, contacting a moored barge. The vessel was able to manoeuvre free and go to anchor. The vessel sustained damage to the starboard side. The barge was undamaged. There were no injures or pollution. The crew reported that the incident occurred due to a technical fault.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sail training ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Sail training ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder was not to standard construction.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Product tanker made contact with the lock wall resulting in material damage. The vessel made contact with a lock wall resulting in superficial damage to the lock, but significant damage to the bulbous bow of the vessel, leading to water ingress. The vessel was given permission by class to move within the port to an empty berth . Early identification has identified that the vessel was not switched from 'transit' to 'manoeuvring' mode, resulting in the azimuth units going into fault and not responding. The master realised too late and the vessel made contact.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel experienced electrical power failure and was towed back to harbour by a search and rescue vessel. A scallop dredger experienced electrical power failure and was towed back to port. The vessel initially broadcast a PAN PAN but there were no other vessels in the area who could provide a tow and it was not possible to organise a commercial tow due to the poor communications. A search and rescue vessel was launched to tow them as there was some concern for the safety of the crew on board the stricken vessel as the weather was worsening and night was approaching. The vessel was successfully towed back to a safe harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An oil products tanker spilled about 5litres of gas oil overboard. An oil products tanker was alongside and the crew were carrying out general ship board maintenance when approximately 5L of gas oil accidentally spilt overboard. The oil created a sheen on the water however it began to naturally disperse soon after after being agitated by passing vessels.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax ferry passed close to a sailing vessel and the thrusters then pushed the sailing vessel into a navigation mark. A internal waters ro-pax vessel was inbound to port whilst a sailing vessel was outbound, using engine power. The ro-pax vessel reportedly drifted to the side of the channel, the sailing vessel crew slowed down to try and avoid collision, but the ro-pax vessel continued to move closer, trapping the sailing vessel between them and a navigation mark. The two vessels did not collide, but were reportedly 1m apart at their closest. The ro-pax vessel crew activated their thrusters and the wash pushed the sailing vessel onto the navigation mark. The sailing vessel became entangled due to their dinghy and towing line that was attached to it becoming wrapped around the navigation mark. The sailing vessel was freed by the harbour commissioner. One of the sailing vessel crew members sustained whiplash and a traumatic shock from the incident. The sailing vessel sustained damage: dents to hull, toe plate and anchor roller. The ro-pax vessel was undamaged and continued on its way to the berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Whilst stepping from a vessel to a platform, a crew member fell in the water and was quickly recovered A passenger vessel was attempting to berth at a floating platform. The usual access platform already had a vessel berthing so then helm moved to the windward side. As the crew member went to step across to the platform, the vessel rolled away and the crew member fell in. The lifejacket inflated and the helm moved away, the crew member was then able to get to the recovery ladder and with the aid of the helm get back onboard. Once alongside, an assessment was carried out and the crew member later went to hospital for a further check-up and discharged the same day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Patrol vessels pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Patrol vessels pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Only one handrail available during boarding. Pilot ladder went over the bulwark and handrails imperative to keep balance when getting to the top of the ladder. Master advised of non compliant arrangement. They advised they only had one handrail onboard, but would arrange for it to be rectified during their port stay.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ships passenger fell on deck whilst taking photos resulting in a closed fracture to the hand. A cruise ships passenger fell on deck whilst taking photos resulting in a closed fracture to the hand. Passenger lost balance while walking landing on there hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Platform of combination only 3 m above waterline. As it was flat calm it was decided to us it. Could not see a way of achieving 5m clearance. Master informed. Vessel needs to investigate different way of rigging comb ladder at that draught to achieve 5 m.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A gas explosion caused a fire on a pleasure craft that spread to another moored vessel. A motor cruiser caught fire following a gas explosion and the fire spread to another vessel. The first vessel sank, and the occupants escaped with injuries but their dog was killed. One other vessel sustained material damage as a significant portion of the accommodation above the water line was burned. Another vessel nearby sustained minor damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship crewmember dislocated their shoulder opening a door. A cruise ship crewmember dislocated their shoulder opening a door. They went to open a splash tight door, as they pulled on the door, it detached slightly but it was in the locked open position. The crew member felt a sharp pain in the shoulder, another crew member escorted them to the medical centre. The vessel's doctor confirmed a dislocated left shoulder. The shoulder was relocated and the crew member was placed off duty for the next 2 two days before resuming light work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel's crew member was loading the catch when a number of boxes fell on their head. Fishing vessel's crew member was loading the catch from the trip into the fish market when a lift of boxes toppled while they were going down the ladder into the fish room. It was reported that the individual received minor injuries. No further damage was reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational fishing vessel suffered an engine fire and were assisted by lifeboat. Recreational fishing vessel suffered a small engine fire which was quickly extinguished by the crew. An ALB was tasked and assisted the vessel back to harbour. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
On board an anchor handling supply ship a contractor fell from height An anchor handling offshore tug was alongside when a contractor fell down from a deck near the main winch, landing onto the chain chute on the deck below. The contractor was not on duty at the time of the accident and was outside on deck to observe the ongoing operation. There was a chain at the edge of the deck which acted as a guard rail but was found to be broken after the accident with the securing carabiner missing. The accident reportedly happened because the contractor was not paying attention to their surroundings. They were not wearing PPE at the time. They were given first aid by the vessels crew and assessed on board in the hospital before being brought ashore by a shore side ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A commercial tour speed boat propeller became entangled in creel lines and required assistance to free the propeller. A recreational coastal sight seeing speedboat became entangled in creel pot lines and experienced propulsion failure. The vessel was assisted to clear it's propellers by another tour vessel and this was completed before the local lifeboat service arrived on scene. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger vessel broke down and requested a tow. Charter angling vessel had failed fan belt and could not move, vessel was towed back to port by another company vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing vessel skipper missing and presumed deceased while competing in a challenge event. A singe handed sailing vessel was taking part in a challenge and was reported as overdue. The vessel had no AIS and no satellite. The vessel was overdue by ten days and then the boat was found empty by a passing fishing vessel. The RNLI towed the sailing vessel to harbour and the sailing skipper is presumed deceased.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger slipped whilst descending a staircase and fractured their foot. A cruise ship passenger was descending a staircase with bare feet when they slipped on the edge of a step and fell, sustaining a fracture to their lower leg/ankle. The area was inspected and found to be in good condition and undamaged.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel grounded and sustained hull damage. A fishing vessel grounded whilst trying to clear the propellor which was reportedly fouled by a rope. The vessel sustained damage to the hull which resulted in water ingress to the engine room.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel suffered engine failure and was disabled for about 10 minutes. A ro-pax vessel experienced propulsion failure after engine problems. The vessel drifted for a short period until the crew were able to rectify the issue. It continued to berth without further issues.
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. A new ship and a new ladder but secured with nylon strops (not rope) to handrail and stanchions. No life buoy in the immediate vicinity. Deck was very cluttered with the excess ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessels crew member slipped and fell into the void bilge resulting in injuries to the head, body and ankle Cargo vessels crew member slipped and fell into the void bilge resulting in injuries to the head, body and ankle. While walking, they slipped on a sheet of blue tarpaulin in the void walkway, and fell below the handrail into the void bilge.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel struck a breakwater following a medical episode A recreational motor vessel struck a breakwater following the helm having a medical episode and becoming unresponsive. The other crew member on board called for an ambulance. A nearby police rib attended with one of the crew going aboard and started CPR. The vessel was re-floated and towed by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel to shore to be lifted as it was taking on water. The helm was passed into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Vessel using shackles to make the Pilot ladder fast. Crew expressed problems with other methods of securing due to the vessels construction around the boarding area
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel struck a buoy and sustained hull damage. A search and rescue vessel was on emergency tasking when it struck a buoy. This resulted in hull damage and water ingress. The crew attempted to pump out the water but it was coming in at the same rate as it was being pumped out. The crew beached the vessel and carried out temporary repairs once the tide had gone out. There were two minor injuries.
Incident type: Contact
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder steps were slightly off horizontal. Ladder tested by PB deck crew and Pilot and appeared OK. When climbing the lower spreader and some wooden steps were not secured sufficiently by chocks and were loose. Requested ladder be placed on deck following embarkation. Upon inspection it appears ropes had stretched causing elongation between clamps meaning chocks were not compressed against steps. Master advised ship was 14 months old and ladder supplied with ship but was unable to locate certificate. Photo of makers plate supplied. Master was advised to scrap ladder and replace it. A spare is carried on board, it will be used upon departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped on a step and fell A cruise ship passenger tripped on a step when following guests into a lounge. The passenger has not seen the step, this resulted in a dislocated elbow.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore support vessel suffered fire in galley The vessel had suffered a fire in the galley which was extinguished successfully. No damage or injuries to any persons to the vessel was reported and the coastguard was not required to attend
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Yacht grounded after hitting rocks resulting in damage & one head injury to passenger A recreational sailing vessel with an auxiliary motor was departing from port on a delivery voyage with a delivery skipper and two delivery crew as well as two passengers. For unconfirmed reasons, the skipper left the safe buoyed channel after exiting the marina and passed over exclusion zones, dumping grounds, cable areas and towards a light house. The vessel went hard aground on the rocks near the light house. The impact of the vessel hitting the rocks carried away one of the passengers who was in the galley below deck at the time. The passenger collided with galley fittings and sustained a minor injury to their head. The vessel required a tow to be rescued from on the rocks. The delivery skipper tried unsuccessfully to get the vessel off the rocks by deploying the anchor and heaving on it. The anchor was fouled on a cable on the seabed, and the chain had to be cut. The over all damages were damage to the keel, rudder, standing rigging, mast, chain, anchor, running rigging, motor mounts and required extensive repairs.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel crewmember sustained a cut and fractured finger whilst working in the galley. A ro-pax crewmember was working in the galley preparing food for the deep fat fryer, when they turned and caught their finger on a bracket on the wall. The bracket was a home made fitting that was installed to hold the lids of the fryers when they were not in use. The crewmember sustained a cut that was bandaged up on board and when they went ashore to hospital they discovered that there was also a facture. The bracket was removed and the galley crew were reminded to use the brackets provided by the manufacturer on the door of the fryers. The crewmember was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel had a faulty fuel gauge resulting in it becoming stranded after running out of fuel. A search and rescue vessel was on a tasking when it unexpectedly ran out of fuel. It was discovered that the fuel gauge was faulty and had been showing that the tank contained enough fuel when it didn't. Another search and rescue vessel was in the vicinity and towed it back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A service vessel crewmember suffered a strain injury to their back. On board a service vessel, a crew member was moving a pilot ladder which weighed approximately 30kg when they felt a sharp pain in their lower back. The crew member attended A&E ashore and they were told to rest for two weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel experienced a fire which was extinguished and the vessel returned to port under its own power. A fishing vessel had a fire and initially broadcast a mayday as the crew thought that they would have to abandon to their life rafts. However the crew were successful in fighting the fire and a helicopter that had been dispatched to rescue them was stood down and the vessel was able to make its own way back to port under its own power. A search and rescue vessel stood by the fishing vessel as it made its way back to port just in case there were any issues, however there were none and it made it back to port. There were no injuries or pollution. There appeared to be some damage to the autopilot controls and the generator rubber coupling.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessels crew member hit by cod end resulting in injuries to the chest and face. Fishing vessels crew member hit by cod end resulting in injuries to the chest and face.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crew member broke a glass and cut their finger The crew member was collecting wine glasses from the table when the glasses broke and cut the crew member's left middle finger. After the accident, they visited the medical centre where they were treated for a ligament/tendon rupture and will be medically disembarked. The area where the accident occurred was subsequently inspected and no defects found other than the broken glass.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A general cargo vessel used an unsafely weighted heaving line with a 'monkey's fist' whilst berthing. The shore personnel confiscated the weight and provided the vessel with a sandbag instead.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder as there was no strong point for the ladder to be secured to independent of the pilot ladder winch reel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dive vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow from a lifeboat. A commercial dive vessel's engine failed with 9 pob. An ILB was tasked to assist and provided a tow back to the marina. No persons were injured and no damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sail training yacht grounded and later re-floated with the flood tide A sail training vessel was getting ready to tack, the crew were waiting for a RIB to cross their stern when the sailing vessel stopped. It wasn't abrupt as crew stayed in positions. The crew dropped sails, the nearby RIB noticed that the sailing vessel had stopped and came to offer help. The helm proposed a bridle from the stern but RIB crew suggested using a halyard, a spinnaker halyard was passed and the RIB tried to heel the sailing vessel over while the helm tried to reverse off but stopped when it was not successful. The sailing vessel waited for the flood tide to re-float the vessel, it then continued back to a marina.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sight seeing vessel crew member fell overboard whilst trying to help a passenger board the vessel. A coastal tourist sight seeing boat was alongside after an island excursion and the passengers were embarking. The skipper of the boat attempted to assist a passenger, however that passenger overbalanced and whilst trying to counteract their fall, the skipper was knocked into the water. The water was shallow and the skipper was able to self recover, but sustained a minor injury in the form of a sprained arm, due to their attempts to stop the passenger falling. In the future, the vessel management stated that more people should be on hand for the embarkation operation, in order to help passengers remain steady.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel experienced mast failure. A charter sailing yacht was on passage, upwind with the full main sail when the crew heard a 'crack'. The main mast had failed. The crew on board took actions to secure the mast and prevent further damage. There were no injures. The mast had been recently surveyed and had no indication of structural issues.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro cargo vessel contacted quayside whilst manoeuvring resulting in damage to aft port quarter. A ro/ro cargo vessel was approaching its berth when it made contact with quay resulting in damage to the aft port quarter. The vessel managed to berth alongside safely and the vessel was given a three month condition of class. No pollution or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the third step. There was a pilot gate in railings between 70 and 80cm apart but not appropriate handholds. Stanchions were fitted but they were 87cm apart and outboard of the pilot gate - an inappropriate handhold which may force someone to attempt to use the railings instead.
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 reel not mechanically secured to a satisfactory standard
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ships passenger missed a step resulting in closed fracture to the right ankle A cruise ship passenger was descending a set of stairs when they missed a step and fell down, sustaining a fracture to the right ankle. An inspection of the area was conducted afterwards, no visible defects were found on the stairs and all steps have antislip strips. The passenger disembarked before the end of the cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel crew member lost balance and fell overboard The sailing vessel was about to tack when a wave hit causing one of the crew to loose their balance and fall overboard. The crew member was wearing a lifejacket, they were in the water for three minutes and recovered by the sailing vessel. They were checked by the hospital for symptoms of delayed drowning and treated for a fractured finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sight-seeing passenger vessel fouled its propeller. A sight seeing vessel with two crew and 12 passengers on board fouled its propeller and required assistance. The vessel had anchored close to the shore for sight seeing when it dragged anchor and fouled the port side propeller on an old mooring in the area. The vessel crew used the starboard engine to manoeuvre out of the area and recover the anchor, before calling for help. Another vessel responded and set up a tow but the casualty vessel was able to make way on their own after a while, and safely returned to port. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell down the stairs and broke their ankle. A cruise ship passenger was walking down a staircase and on the last few steps, they over balanced whilst placing their foot. The passenger did not remember clearly what happened, but believed that they missed a step and that it was an accident related to carelessness. The passenger was medically disembarked on the same day of the accident as the vessel was alongside in port at the time.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht crew member fell and sustained a head injury A sailing yacht crew member fell and sustained a head injury. The crew member was conscious and breathing but not fully alert with no superficial injury. The ambulance service was called to assist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fractured arm A cruise ship passenger was walking across the restaurant area when they fell, they put their arm out to stop the fall and they hit the buffet counter on the way to the floor. The passenger did not recall what caused the fall, they were treated onboard for a fracture to the left humerus. At the time of the incident the guest was on their way to collect their breakfast when they suffered a fall. An investigation of the area did not reveal a likely cause for the fall.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger sustained a broken forearm. A cruise ship passenger (toddler) rolled out of a sofa bed in their cabin and fell onto the deck resulting in a broken forearm. There was not a guard rail to prevent the child from rolling off the bed. There were no other injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship's crew member suffered a bone fracture while on duty. While the passenger ship was alongside, a crew member received a major injury (fracture on their left foot). While in process of dissembling a pool table the stone middle part of the table fell on their foot. It caused a fracture above the safety shoe steel toe protection. All PPE was worn.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger sustained a broken ankle when descending the stairs. A cruise ship passenger was descending a staircase when they stepped down and sustained a fractured ankle. There were no damages or defects in the staircase area. The passenger was not under the influence of alcohol or medication. The passenger was using the handrail whilst descending. The passenger remained on board for the rest of their cruise even though they had a fractured ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A bulck carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the deck stanchions were too far apart. They were between 0.89 and 1.0 meters apart. They should be a maximum of 0.80 meters apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a shoulder injury Cruise ship's passenger caught their foot on the threshold resulting in them losing balance. They landed on their shoulder and sustained a closed fracture. No defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's gangway was stowed and not used resulting in no safe access for pilot to board. Chemical tanker's gangway was stowed and not used resulting in no safe access for pilot to board. No injuries reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-pax ferry contractor sustained a laceration whilst working on board. A contractor was working onboard a ro-pax vessel to carry out work on life saving equipment. The contractor sought the support of the vessel's crew after encountering a problem. One of the crewmembers agreed to work on a part of the equipment on the lathe in the engine room workshop. However, when the crewmember was preparing and putting on their PPE, the contractor started to operate the lathe without permission resulting in them loosing control and sustaining a laceration on their arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sail training vessel suffered a fire however no damage/injuries reported. Sail training vessel suffered a battery fire on board however, they managed to extinguish the fire and no significant damage was reported. Some crew members were treated for smoke inhalation but no serious injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Aft tug's tow line came off the hook resulting in no damage The aft tug was connected centre lead aft on the line using a 30 metres fixed line. Prior to swinging in the turning circle, the tug peeled off the port quarter. The vessel swung to starboard with the tug keeping only a tight line. The tug then reported that the tow line came off the hook (on the tugs side) as a result of the locking mechanism not being set properly after a release test, cleaning and greasing. The tug utilised the ahead engine to prevent the rope entering the ships propeller. Ships crew instructed to heave up tow line and it was cleared from the water without fouling the propeller. No damages reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger twisted their ankle resulting in a closed fracture Cruise ship's passenger was walking on stairs when they twisted their ankle. This resulted in a closed fracture. There were no defects in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sail training vessel passenger stepped awkwardly and fractured their foot A passenger on a sail training vessel was in the cockpit, they stepped down and landed awkwardly. As there was concern it was fractured, they had the injury assessed and an x-ray taken at a local medical centre.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship's passenger lost there footing and fell resulting in a closed fracture to the hip. A cruise ship's passenger lost there footing and fell resulting in a closed fracture to the hip. The passenger was going from the restaurant to their cabin when as they went to enter a lift and the door began to close. This caused the passenger to step backwards, lose their footing and fall to the floor, resulting in a fracture of their hip
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ships crew member injured back while pushing a trolly. A cruise ships crew member injured back while pushing a trolly. While pushing an empty metal trolley with both hands in doing so, felt a severe pain in the lower back.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Step was in a metal bracket, all the weight was on the step. Master advised to remove this arrangement, it can be un bolted. Weight should be on side ropes rated for 24 kn, step rated for 8 kn.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A vehicles carrier had a poor quality pilot ladder. A vehicle carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder because it was in poor condition. There were only two rubber steps at the bottom of the ladder, one of which was cracked. Additionally the side ropes were cut at the bottom and repaired with tape and not a continuous rope. The vessel was informed and the captain stated that the ladder will be replaced. The vessel reported that the pilot ladder had recently been damaged during a previous port call and that is why the ladder was in the condition that it was. The vessel made an urgent requistion for a replacement and in the interim the good ladder from the other side will be used for all pilot embarkations and disembarkations.
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. Bottom step on the port side pilot ladder at an angle caused by twisted rope at the bottom step. Rope for the ladder in a frayed condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained multiple fractures. Cruise ship's passenger felt their foot stick to the deck resulting in them missing their step and falling forward. They put their hand out to break the fall and then rolled over sustaining fractures in both arms.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a fractured thumb. Cruise ship's passenger tripped in the bathroom and fractured their thumb. No defects were found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)