baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A recreational motor vessel experienced a fire onboard resulting in the vessel sinking A stove on a recreational motor vessel malfunctioned, caught fire which escalated quickly with the gas bottles onboard exploding. The fire service was called to contain the fire but the vessel sank. Booms were set up to contain debris and any pollution. One person was onboard but they were able to get off, they were treated for superficial burns.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Tanker vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tanker vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Shackles used for primary means of pilot ladder securing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and required towing A fishing vessel with three crew onboard suffered a suspected seized engine and water ingress. A PAN PAN was broadcast by the crew. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked to provide pumping assistance if required. Water ingress was under control but still unable to continue passage. The vessel was taken under tow by a SAR vessel and towed to a harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger vessels passenger sustained head injury resulting in MEDIVAC. A passenger vessels passenger sustained head injury resulting in MEDIVAC.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A research vessel suffered a total black out A research vessel suffered a total blackout, the vessel went not under command and was drifting. The vessel arranged for tugs to assist the vessel, the crew started to effect repairs and were able to get one engine working. The vessel was making it's own way to port whilst still making repairs with the tugs assisting on the approach to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A work boat contractor was struck in the chest by a wire. A work boat had been contracted out by some oil spill response personnel for a training exercise. When moving a boom with was secured to the vessel using wires, one of the wires under tension struck one of the oil spill response personnel in the chest as the tension shifted. The vessel crew took the injured person back to the dock where they were seen by shore side ambulance service. However they were not severely injured and did not attend hospital that day. One week later the crew member was suffering with chest pain, they went to a hospital where a partial collapse of the left lung and bruising was diagnosed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's stern lines parted while berthing. Container ship's stern lines parted while berthing. The vessel was swung into the harbour and was alongside pinned on in position by two tugs. During the process of running the lines (4+2 either end) one of the stern lines parted. The mooring party were not in a position of danger at the time and no injuries were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An individual on a pleasure vessel sustained finger injuries. Pleasure vessels crew member amputated parts of their fingers on board. The amputation was a result of an accident with a rope and propeller. The individual was taken ashore by a dive vessel that was nearby for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5. No inboard stanchion on the accommodation ladder. Tripping line at the bottom of the ladder. Ladder rope tails secured to an uncertified stanchion using weak rope.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fractured arm. A cruise ship passenger was using the sauna, when they decided to change position. After descending from one of the upper benches, the passenger slipped on the floor and fell forward. They extended their arm to break their fall and sustained a fractured humerus. The location was inspected by the crew and found to be well lit with no defects that contributed to the fall.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. The ladder was rigged using thin generic white rope lashing and the tripping line (recovery line) was rigged too low.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The accommodation ladder was not secured to ship's side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line resulting in no damage General cargo used a dangerously weighted heaving line that was 5.5 grams and consisted of metal contents.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A high speed passenger vessel was berthing when a crew member sustained a severe hand injury. A high speed passenger ferry was berthing and a crewmember on shore assisting with the berthing sustained a serious hand injury. The crew member caught their thumb between a mooring line and a bollard resulting in a traumatic amputation. The rope had to be slacked from the vessel side in order to free the crew member who was then taken to hospital ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not meet current SOLAS standards. Port side ladder was found to have a cracked rubber step, broken step inserts on bottom 2 rubber steps.
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 hanging on reel. Side ropes not secured. Master advised magnets were sufficient to ‘hold' the ladder. Requested vessel to secure side ropes to a strong point on deck using rope. Upon receiving confirmation that the side ropes had then been secured - pilots boarded - to find side ropes had been secured to a ships railing not certified for purpose. Overall arrangement is not compliant and is hazardous. Master and crew had no knowledge of compliant arrangements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel capsized with six people recovered from the water, the vessel later sank A sailing vessel capsized while racing with six crew onboard going into the water. All crew were recovered from the water and taken ashore. The vessel later sank.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A sailing yacht had a fire onboard caused by a cooker A sailing vessel had a fire onboard caused by a paraffin cooker. The fire was extinguished by the crew and with the help of a person from a neighbouring vessel using fire extinguishers. All three were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire service checked the vessel and deemed it safe but repairs. There was no reported pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
The injured person was undertaking MES Chute training on board A RoRo vessel crew member fractured their ankle whilst training on the vessel's marine evacuation system. There was no damage and no pollution.
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 as it was defective. Pilot declined boarding until safe arrangement rigged. Agent and Terminal advised. Vessel rigged new ladder
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two sailing yachts at anchor collided resulting in minor damage Two sailing yachts had crossed anchors and collided with each other resulting in superficial damage. One yacht had suffered engine failure, the other had a fouled propeller so were unable to get clear. A Mayday was broadcast, two search and rescue (SAR) vessels attended to tow the vessels to a place of safety. No water ingress to either vessel and no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Collision
An inland waterways passenger vessel experienced an overheating incident on its engine. An inland waterways passenger vessel was turning in a basin when the engine room smoke alarm was activated. The crew saw smoke coming out of the engine compartment and requested emergency support. They took the vessel alongside and evacuated the passengers and then shut down the engines. The local fire service attended and found that there was no fire but the starter motor had overheated causing smouldering. The vessel was taken out of service to allow for investigation and replacement of damaged engine parts.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A search and rescue vessel suffered an engine room fire after an engine malfunction A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to attend to a casualty, when an engine room fire alarm sounded, and a crew member confirmed that there was engine room fire. The crew followed the vessels procedures to extinguish the flames. After the incident happened, a decision was made to be towed by another SAR vessel rather than run on one engine. There was confirmed fire damage to engine and engine room. No injuries to crew and the vessel was taken off service.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sail training vessel collided with a moored super yacht A sailing vessel was on close reach and making a steady passage when a small rowing boat moved into the center of the water way. The helm of the sailing boat started to gybe to avoid the vessel but there was not enough sea room for the maneuver, and the sailing vessel made contact with a moored super yacht. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel lost propulsion in a shipping lane and adverse weather, requiring a tow to safety Fishing Vessel lost propulsion in a shipping lane and in adverse weather, at night. It was deemed a navigation hazard and required a tow to safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht hit rocks with the lone sailor abandoning and the yacht later breaking up. A sailing yacht hit rocks resulting in the lone sailor abandoning the vessel. The skipper was able to climb onto the rocks uninjured and made their way to shore into the care of a coastguard team. Search and rescue (SAR) assets were stood down whilst on route. The vessel broke up with the only thing left being the mast.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cement carrier's line parted while departing. A cement carrier was unberthing and one line had been left ashore in order to spring the vessel off of the quay. The linesman were told to keep clear whilst power was added. Whilst carrying out the manoeuvre, the line parted. No persons were injured. The pilot reported that the ropes appeared thin for the type of vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo ship grounded on approach to a berth. A general cargo vessel grounded when on approach to a berth. The vessel was maneuvering under the advice of a pilot and with tug assistance. A tug was made fast using the tugs line on the aft of the general cargo vessel. The tug started to assist the vessel in a swing against the prevailing current, during which the tug's line parted and the vessel started to drift into shallow water. The crew of the general cargo vessel started to drop the starboard anchor to control the drift of the vessel whilst the tug attempted to assist the vessel by pushing on the starboard side against the current. The tug also began to experience difficulties and had to anchor. The general cargo vessel continued to drift towards the shallow water, eventually grounding. The crew of the general cargo vessel pumped out ballast water and were able to refloat the vessel and recover their anchor. Another tug arrived and assisted the general cargo vessel in berthing. There was some damage to the starboard anchor. No damage or water ingress reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo vessel suffered a main engine failure during unmooring operations. A cargo vessel was conducting unmooring operations when the oil level alarm appeared on the main engine clutch. The connection between the the main engine and propeller shaft was lost. Due to the strong current, the Master decided to drop anchor. The Chief Engineer added oil to the gearbox and the connection between the Main Engine and propeller shaft was restored. The anchor was heaved up and the vessel proceeded to its destination.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger vessel's crew member tripped and sustained a closed fracture. Ro-Ro passenger vessel's crew member was walking when they placed their foot on top of the previously pulled in bight resulting in their foot slipping from under them. The crew member landed on their wrist resulting in a closed fracture. No other injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft grounded and requested a tow resulting in minor damage. Recreational craft grounded and requested a tow. It has been confirmed that there has not been any water ingress and/or significant damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A pilot vessel collided with an LNG tanker resulting in damage to the pilot vessel and injuries to its crew. A pilot vessel was approaching an LNG tanker to embark two pilots when it made 'heavy' contact with the tanker at the pilot boarding area. This resulted in damage to the pilot vessel, no damage to the LNG tanker and injuries to the crew and occupants of the pilot vessel. There were no injuries on the LNG tanker and there was no pollution from either vessel. The pilot operation was aborted however, and the pilot vessel returned to port and the crew and occupants were given medical attention.
Incident type: Collision
Dangerously weighted heaving line. Dangerously weighted heaving line. Shackle used to weight a heaving line used during pilot boarding for pilot equipment. Shackle recovered by pilot boat.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel ran aground at the entrance to a river but was able to re-float on the tide A cargo vessel ran aground on the buoyed entrance into a river. A tug was on standby but the vessel re-floated on the tide and was escorted into the port by the tug.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A historical fishing vessel ran aground A historical fishing vessel ran aground on a mud bank at the entrance to a river while under sail. Efforts were made to re-float the vessel but the tide was falling. A search and rescue vessel was deployed to evacuate the passengers off the vessel and back to harbour. The crew remained onboard to wait for the next high tide to re-float the vessel, this was unsuccessful. The vessel re-floated on the second high tide and returned to harbour, no injuries to crew or damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder had been put out at the rescue area, and not the dedicated pilot point.
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 IS COMPLIANT HOWEVER THE SPREADER IS BENT TO THE EXTENT THE PILOT RECOMMENDS A REPLACEMENT LADDER.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dangerously weighted heaving line. Dangerously weighted heaving line.
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. Shackles used as primary securing with adequately sized ropes as secondary but tied off to a vent pipe- see photographs. Discussed with the Captain, Chief Officer and Bosun, receptive and assured will be rectified on departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and broke their wrist. A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell and they broke their wrist when they put their arms out. They reportedly recently had knee surgery and prioritised taking the brunt of the fall on their wrists. They were wearing flip flops at the time of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship's crew member lost his back footing which resulted in a knee injury. Passenger ship's crew member lost their back footing while opening a fire screen door which resulted in a knee injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. It was secured with shackles and had a tripping line leading aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel crewmember fell overboard between the quayside and the vessel injuring chest also ingesting water The crewmember was boarding the vessel having returned from a meal ashore, the crewmember concerned boarded the vessel wearing a lifejacket and via the gangway rigged at the port side aft gate. They noticed a snagged line around cleat up at the fo'c'sle and climbed on top of it, and then slipped and fell into the water. The crewmember was able to swim to the nearby ladder and was able to climb the ladder and the other crewmembers who witnessed the slip assisted them into the shower and called an ambulance to take them to A&E for observations. The crewmember had also suffered an existing chest injury from a fall a week previously that was exacerbated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel crew member sustained a broken elbow. A general cargo vessel crew member was opening an engine room emergency escape hatch when they lost their balance and fell, sustaining a broken elbow. The vessel reported that the crewmember was standing in the 'wrong position' to operate the emergency escape hatch which resulted in them overbalancing. Their elbow was broken as a result of their fall. The crew member was disembarked to hospital and required surgery to correct the damage caused by the broken elbow. The crew on board the vessel were reminded of the correct opening procedure for the hatch.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel experienced propulsion failure. A search and rescue was on passage when the engines started to fail. Upon inspection, the crew discovered that they did not have enough fuel on board to complete their voyage. This was concluded to be because the departure checks had not adequately been completed, leading the crew to believe that they had more fuel on board than they actually did. Another search and rescue vessel proceeded and towed them closer to port so that they were able to re-fuel and continue their journey.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An open hatch general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that a lifebuoy with a self igniting light was not available for immediate use and a tripping line (retrieval line) was fitted to the bottom of the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. Heaving line 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.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel's gear dropped from height and fell into harbour. Fishing vessel's gear dropped from height and fell into harbour as a result of a brake ram securing bolt failure. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel crewmember fell down stairs resulting in a compound fracture of their leg. A sailing vessel crewmember fell down stairs resulting in a compound fracture of the leg. A lifeboat was tasked and the casualty was extracted and taken to hospital. It was suspected that the skipper had taken alcohol and therefore a lifeboat crewmember helped assist the vessel to safety.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ship's construction would not permit a 5m clearance for gangway base, even in ballast condition and the loose ladder was secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug and reefer ship collided after the tug experienced power failure. A tug was assisting a cargo vessel with departure operations and maneuvering off the berth when the tug experienced propulsion failure, leading to a collision between the tug and the cargo vessel. The tug was secured at the forward center lead of the cargo vessel to guide the cargo vessel from the berth and through the harbor. After the cargo vessel and the two tugs completed a turn in the basin, the pilot on board the cargo vessel instructed the forward tug to come ahead of the ship. Whilst attempting to proceed ahead of the cargo ship, the tug experienced main engine alarms on both of its main engines followed by main engine shut down. The tug subsequently experienced propulsion failure and made contact with the port bow and the port side of the cargo vessels on two occasions as the tug drifted aft. The crew of the tug attempted to operate the quick release for the towline but it was not effective. The crew then manually cut the towline and the second tug which was assisting at the stern was released in order to assist the tug without power. There were no damages, injuries or pollution reported. The cargo vessel was able to depart and continue on passage without further incident.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-ro cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A ro-ro cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. The stanchions did not reach deck level.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Near miss occurred between a fishing vessel and a yacht. Yacht was proceeding towards a marina when a fishing vessel was coming out of harbour. There was light seen in the fishing vessel's wheelhouse. The yacht moved to starboard to give space to the fishing boat however, the fishing boat continued to port side of the yacht. The yacht immediately turned turn to port to avoid collision and passed the fishing vessel to starboard. The fishing vessel corrected their course and continued their passage. The crew from the fishing vessel reported that they have not seen the yacht. No VHF messages were passed or sound signals made. The fishing vessel was not using AIS.
Incident type: Collision
Container ship damaged above waterline after the dock gate closed on it while transiting. Container ship made contact with the dock gate resulting in multiple damages. Port side of the vessel sustained heavy scratching while the starboard side has been holed above the waterline.
Incident type: Contact
A multi-purpose fishing vessel grounded during launch and damaged its rudder. A multi-purpose fishing vessel was being launched into waves at low water using a tractor and trailer. As the vessel proceeded out to sea, the wave action caused the vessel to ground several times, striking the bottom and resulting in damage to the rudder. The damage to the rudder was discovered by the crew once they got into deeper water and attempted to steer and realised that they could not. Another fishing vessel then towed the stricken vessel back to port for repairs.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
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 multiple loose steps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and dislocated their shoulder The passenger was returning to their cabin when tripped and fell forwards hitting their right shoulder on the floor and dislocating it. The area was later inspected but no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel fouled its propellers and required a tow A fishing vessel fouled both propellers and was drifting towards the shore. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to tow the vessel back to a mooring. No injuries to crew or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell forwards whilst walking and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship passenger was walking with a group of people, all going in the same direction, when they lost their balance and fell forward. They were helped to their feet by two nearby crew members and initially refused medical assistance, but when the pain continued, they reported to the medical centre on board where they were diagnosed with a fractured wrist. They said the reason they fell was because they were in a rush and walking quickly. The area was inspected and there were no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Carrier vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Carrier vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was found to be secured by means of shackles around the ladder side ropes only. On request, and before disembarking the ladder was re-secured by means of ropes and rolling hitches.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel briefly grounded on mud during a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting a training exercise. The vessel was on transit, the crew member at the helm was instructed to monitor depth with depths of 1.5m or less to stop the vessel. After passing a pair of navigation marks leading into the river the crew member made a turn to starboard and reduced speed (approx 3 kts). At this point it was reported a drop in depth to 1.5m and the vessel stopped. Shortly after the vessel touched the mud. The vessel was put into astern and was quickly back in the channel. No injuries to crew and no damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A service vessel crew member was placing an open tin down when liquid splashed into their eye A service vessel crew member was placing an open tin of white spirit on to the deck, the liquid splashed out and into their eye. The crew member was treated immediately and returned to duties afterwards.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crewmember sustained a laceration that became infected A cruise ship crewmember was working in the galley washing up when they were cut by a piece of glass under the water. The injury started to swell the following day and despite treatment attempts on board the crewmember had to disembark to get hospital treatment ashore as the wound began to get bigger as the infection worsened.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ladder was secured on deck by choke shackles and rope lashing of insufficient size and strength. Boarded by way of stbd access which does not have suitable stanchions on deck. Port side access does have stanchions but the access is between the horns of a deck bit.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel ran aground while manoeuvring in harbour Fishing vessel ran aground while manoeuvring in Newlyn Harbour. Ran aground in mud. No damage or injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Platform less than 5 m above water. Gangway angle greater than 45 degree. No securing of gangway to vessel. Ladder magnets to low Ladder Secured with shackles
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder because it was secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel suffered a cracked lube oil pipe whilst transiting a narrow channel. A general cargo vessel was transiting through a canal whilst under pilotage when the lubricating oil system for the main engine suffered a cracked pipe. This resulted in lubricating oil leaking out into the engine room and falling below the minimum required level for ME operation. The ME was stopped and carried out an emergency anchoring procedure under the pilot's guidance. The vessel then berthed alongside with the assistance of two tugs. The cause of the crack was determined to be metal fatigue due to vibrations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Lifeboat was returning from tasking when it grounded. The lifeboat started to return back to shore from tasking when it caught a rock in the centre of the hull. The lifeboat immediately went astern to avoid further damage and continued with its passage. No damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Initial boarding attempt aborted due to poor condition of ladder. Ladder changed to a slightly better one but still loose steps. Passage aborted due to other issues and vessel returned to the Bar.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A yacht collided with a floating bridge/chain ferry A chain ferry was on passage across the mouth of a river when the master noticed a yacht was approaching into the river towards it, appearing to intend to cut in front of the floating bridge. The master of the floating bridge gave 5 short blasts on the chain ferry's whistle to alert the yacht. The chain ferry cannot alter course as it is attached by chains and can only go along the chains. The yacht then altered course, appearing to pass behind the floating bridge. The master of the chain ferry sounded the ferry's whistle again, as the yacht was very close. The yacht then altered course again, appearing to attempt a reverse. However, the yacht collided with the corner of the chain ferry's ramp shortly after this, resulting in a piercing damage to the hull of the yacht above the water line and some metal bending on the ramp of the ferry. The harbor master sent a pilot boat to free the yacht and tow it away from the chain ferry. There were no injuries or pollution. The cause of the collision was reported to be that the skipper of the yacht appeared to ignore the warning signals from the floating bridge/chain ferry master and did not follow the directions set by the local harbor for navigating in the vicinity of the floating bridge/chain ferry.
Incident type: Collision
An unnamed pleasure craft passed very close to commercial divers causing interaction. A pleasure vessel narrowly missed contacting commercial divers in a port area. The pleasure vessel passed close enough to cause interaction with the divers. The crew of the recreational craft were warned not to come in close to the divers, but didn't heed the warnings. After the incident, the harbour master intercepted the pleasure vessel and warned them about the incident. There were no injuries, pollution or damages. It was reported that the craft came within 3m of the diver marker buoy which marked the divers who were at depth of 3m.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier's crew noticed smoke from the cargo hold resulting in minor damage. Bulk carrier was discharging cargo at port when the crew observed that condensate water was coming out of all four drain plugs. This water had a pH value of 5 (acidic) and it was noticed that the paint was peeling off. It was instructed to not ventilate the holds and to monitor all parameters of the cargo. The crew later on noticed smoke coming out of the cargo surface however, no fire was detected. This incident resulted in paint damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder because the crew rigged a combination ladder when the freeboard was less than 9m and the swell at the time meant that the distance below the bottom platform of the pilot slant was at times less than 5m which caused an obstruction to the pilot vessel. Also the loose ladder passed through a trapdoor arrangement which impeded the continuous hand holds for the pilot.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crewmember injured their back lifting a rope. A search and rescue vessel crewmember was involved in berthing operations when they lifted a rope and felt 'a twinge' in their back which was later diagnosed as a sprain. They we incapacitated for less than 72 hours.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pilot vessel suffered an electrical failure resulting in limited steerage. Pilot boat suffered an electrical failure. The vessel still had propulsion but limited steerage. No further defects were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel crew member sustained a strain injury A search and rescue vessel crew member was throwing a heaving line ashore whilst taking part in a training exercise when they strained their arm, resulting in 7 days off work. The cause of the strain was because the crew member was overstretching whilst throwing the heaving line.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel had water ingress when engaged in laying fishing pots The vessel was engaged in laying their pots when the crew noticed a some water ingress coming in from the starboard side of the hull. This was reduced in the end when they had started to use their own two pumps onboard. The vessel managed to make it back to the port unaided with just one engine in use.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Motor pleasure vessel heater exhaust set fire to a wooden quay heading and burnt the gelcoat on the hull Whilst the vessel was moored, the heater exhaust appeared to have set fire to the wooden quay heading and had burnt the surrounding gelcoat on the hull. The local fire & rescue service attended together with the hire boat operator. The fire was put out using an extinguisher, passengers onboard were transferred to another hire vessel and damage was sustained at the end to the quay heading itself and surrounding gelcoat on the hull. No pollution was confirmed and no injuries to any of the passengers.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A service support vessel experienced a fire in the engine resulting in damage to the generator exhaust system and fire suppression system. A service support vessel experienced a fire in the engine resulting in damage to the generator exhaust system and fire suppression system. The generator in port engine room started to run rough, followed by numerous instrument alarms in wheelhouse. Shortly after this the fire alarm sounded.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Gen cargo vessel's life buoy was without a self-igniting light A general cargo vessel's life buoy without a self-igniting light.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A dive support vessel made contact with the edge of a lock. A dive support vessel was inside a lock, waiting for the lock gate to close, when the vessel sheered to starboard. The crew on the bridge tried to correct the sheer but overcompensated, causing the vessel to swing back to port and make contact with the edge of the lock. The vessel sustained minor damage of a 40mm indentation on the port flare of the bow.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel made contact with another vessel resulting in significant damage and a near miss injury. Fishing vessel made contact with another vessel resulting in significant damage and a near miss injury.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles so declined to board and informed vessel correct securing required without shackles. On 2nd approach ladder looked properly secured but on boarding found was still shackled with rope lashings covering shackles. Retrieving line secured at bottom of ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger ship suffered a machinery failure and requested towage. Passenger ship suffered a machinery failure and went to anchor. One propeller was fouled by a piece of rope causing an engine to shut down. The Master tried to restart the engine but it was not possible. The vessel started to proceed back to the berth with the second engine, but this subsequently shut down as the second propeller was also fouled. The master instructed the mate to drop the anchor and prepare the passengers with lifejackets. The Vessel then waited at anchor until another vessel was available to tow it and secure it safely alongside. At low tide the vessel was able to beach and the propellers were cleared of the the rope that had fouled them. The engines were tested again at high water with no further issues and the vessel was able to return to normal service.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel's pipe fractured and flooded the engine room which resulted in towing Fishing vessel's engine room started to flood due to a fractured pipe. Crew members were able to isolate the valve but by the time the water had gone on to the generator engines, the crew shut the vessel down and requested a tow to stop any further damage. This resulted in damage to generator engines as water went in through the fan.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A personal watercraft capsized resulting in one fatality and one serious injury A personal watercraft with two people on board capsized whilst on passage in a lough. The two people were thrown into the water and were recovered by search and rescue and lifeboat services. They were both taken to hospital where one passed away and the other was in critical condition.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Drilling rig was conducting hot work in a tank when smoke appeared resulting in no injuries/damages. Drilling rig was conducting hot work in a tank which caused a scaffold plank to smoulder, causing it to smoke. The maintenance has been complete in port without causing any damages/injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship's passenger fell resulting in a shoulder fracture. Cruise ship's passenger tripped on a lounge chair and fell forward resulting in a a shoulder fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel lost electrical power and was towed by llifeboat The vessel suffered total elecrical failure, a fishing vessel attempted to tow the vessel to safety but the rope snapped and had to be towed by a local lifeboat. No injuries to any of the crew members.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An inland waterways workboat crewmember slipped whilst embarking and fractured their knee. An inland waterways workboat crewmember was embarking the vessel when they lost their balance either because they slipped on the gunwale or because they tripped on the rope securing the console cover. The crewmember was alone at the time and couldn't recall the exact cause of their fall. They fell into the vessel and sustained a fractured patella from falling onto the deck. They were wearing all the appropriate PPE and a lifejacket t the time of the incident. The height of the fall was approximated to be 0.6m. The inland water ways management team took action to provide additional handholds and provide extra berthing capability to reduce the need for vessels to be berthed alongside each other, to make access easier.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Service ship's mooring lines broke in heavy weather, causing the vessel to drift from its berth A service ship's mooring lines broke in strong winds, causing the vessel to drift approximately 50 meters from its birth. The vessel did not hit any other vessels or any infrastructure and, after approximately 15 minutes, it was able to engage its dynamic positioning equipment and maintained a safe and steady position within the boundaries of the port. Tugs were assigned to the location to provide support should it be needed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship grounded while coming in to port Cargo ship grounded while coming in to port. Captain applied power and used a bit of sea movement to work the vessel off the bottom and by 01.30 had freed the vessel and continued entry with no other issues.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles, ropes as back up. Step was against shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A small motor vessel was swamped while trying to anchor and later ran aground A motor vessel was anchored close to shore with four passengers onboard when it became swamped. The passengers managed to get off and safe ashore with no injuries. The vessel beached with waves going over and partially sinking it. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to the incident. An attempt will be made to re-float the vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Fishing vessel suffered an electrical fire inside accommodation section A fishing vessel was alongside in a port, when a fire started inside of an accommodation section. Firefighters managed to put out the fire. No external damage to the vessel was sustained. One of the crew members experienced smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel suffered a power failure and was towed to safety A fishing vessel with one person onboard was moving creels when the vessel suffered a power failure. The vessel was anchored close to shore but the deteriorating conditions prevented the skipper from getting ashore. Another fishing vessel went to the assistance of the stricken vessel as there was concern for the skipper due to a medical condition and the poor weather. The vessel was towed to a nearby pier and met by a coastguard team.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro-Ro cargo vessel lost an engine but returned safely to port. Ro-Ro cargo's portside engine failed, however they were able to make their way back to port without any assistance.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo's tripping line was attached by a loop to the bottom of the ladder. No heaving line was available for the pilots bag. No white and red markings are painted on the side to show the requirement for a combination ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel's fixed fire suppression system inadvertantly activated A fishing vessel was alongside when smoke was observed coming from the vessel. The crew confirmed there was no fire but that the fixed fire suppression system had accidentally discharged possibly due to an electrical or system fault. No injuries to crew though one crew member was in the engine space when the discharge occurred but they evacuated.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Hire boat collided with the quay and then sank. The vessels passengers had turned it around on part of a wide river, but stern portside corner had hit a metal quay causing cracking to hull. The passengers continued along river however the boat was taking on water. They pulled up to river bank and took a lot of items off the boat before it foundered. No pollution from boat only floating items such as cushions, these were collected later.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
An inland waterways passenger vessel had a suspected fire An inland waterways passenger vessel was on passage along a river when the generator alarm sounded & shut down, the fire suppression alarm also sounded. The vessel proceeded to the nearest safe landing point. Smoke was seen coming from the engine bay, the crew cleared the passengers off the back deck & did a sweep of the area. Another inland waterways passenger vessel was passing and reported that there were no signs of flames or black smoke to be seen but white steam/smoke coming from the exhausts. Once the vessel was at the landing point the engines were shut down and passengers disembarked. The fire service arrived, went onboard to assess and confirmed there was no signs of fire or chance of ignition.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fractured toe. A cruise ship passenger was walking back to a sunbed to get their swimming goggles. The passenger hit their right foot against the front leg of the sunbed lost their balance and fell down between two sunbeds. The right middle tow started to swell and was painful and starting to bruise, a displaced fracture was diagnosed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations An oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot boat noted that only a combination ladder rigged on port side approx. 3m from water. Vessel was previously advised by pilot boat to rig a straight ladder. Vessel delayed until correct ladder rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The diameter of the railings is higher than the required diameter for the stanchion. Captain was aware and mentioned that some pipes are on order to rectify the pilot boarding arrangements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ships passenger tripped down stairs resulting in a closed fracture to the ankle. A cruise ships passenger tripped down stairs resulting in a closed fracture to the ankle. In the vicinity of the swimming pool passenger slipped on the stairs down the last 2 steps and fractured their ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug crew member pulled their leg muscle whilst working. A tug crew member was leaning over the top of the gearbox to top up the oil when they strained their leg. Due to the injury they were off work for more than 72 hours. They were reaching over the railings to access the filling point and the recommendation was to use a different method of filling in the future to avoid reaching and straining.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Oil tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Retrieval line secured 2 steps below the spreader. No stanchions. Pilot had to use hand rails. On inspection at the top of the ladder, there are fixtures welded into the deck where the missing stanchions should be secured. The rolling hitches secured to the ladder were not tight on the side ropes resulting in the weight of the ladder being taken by the step, against the rolling hitches, much like a shackle.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Class V passenger vessel sustained a small dent on the port quarter. Class V passenger vessel sustained a small dent on the port quarter. There was no hull penetration and the welds were still intact. The crew are unsure of how this occurred and the company are conducting their own investigation. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship passenger fractured their femur A cruise ship passenger fell when getting out of bed in the night time resulting in a fractured femur. The cabin was dark at the time and the passenger was hurrying from their bed due to experiencing cramp. There were no other injuries or damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Service ship's starboard propeller was damaged after making contact with the cradle. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was recovering stern first into the floating boathouse, the starboard propeller struck the cradle. The cradle had not been fully lowered which resulted in a starboard propeller being entirely damaged and in need of replacement.
Incident type: Contact
Two tugs impacted a shore structure whilst transiting a lock resulting in damage to structure. Two tugs were using a lock in a port when they made contact with the edge of the lock and lifted 2 coping stones from the side of the lock. There was no damage reported to the vessels. The damage to the edge of the lock was minor.
Incident type: Contact