baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Single handed fishing vessel was towed by lifeboat which had rope wrapped around propeller. Single handed fishing vessel was towed by lifeboat which had rope wrapped around propeller. There were no injuries or damage to the vessel. and there was no imminent danger to life.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing vessel crew member fell overboard Sailing vessel crewmember fell overboard during a race. They were recovered by the vessel, which continued on its passage. Time in water: 3 minutes
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-cargo vessel parted a line whilst berthed The vessel parted a line whilst berthed. Unknown if there was any damage
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A stern trawler suffered steering failure and was drifting towards land. A stern trawler experienced steering failure and was drifting towards the land. One nearby fishing vessel attempted to assist them but due to the high swell and rough seas they were unable to safely get close enough to establish a tow. The local lifeboat service launched a boat to assist that was able to set up a tow when the fishing vessel was about 200m from running aground and brought it back to the harbour for repairs. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pilot vessel made contact with the quay whilst alongside. A pilot vessel was alongside when the water disturbance of another pilot vessel departing the berth nearby caused the moored vessel to make contact with the quay, causing minor damage to the vessel. There were no injuries or pollution. The forward railings of the vessel were damaged and the railings bent.
Incident type: Contact
An inshore tug suffered a girting incident An tug was involved in towing a vessel during approach to the berth when it almost girted, taking some water over the side resulting in damage to some of the equipment. The vessel crew reported it was due to a failure of the emergency release for the towing hook. After the incident, the vessel's crew were able to let go from the vessel and return to the berth.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Ro-Ro cargo ships pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ro-Ro cargo vessels pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder securing lines rigged but not tight. Weight being taken by shackles around side ropes
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crew member caught their hand in a rope resulting in a minor hand injury A search and rescue (SAR) vessel had been tasked to a vessel. A crew member was adding chain protection to a towline when their hand was caught in the towline. Once ashore they were taken to a medical centre where they were diagnosed with a soft tissue injury to their hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger had a fall and fractured their femur. A cruise ship passenger was dancing when they fell and sustained a fractured femur. It is unclear if it was a medical event, however they reported feeling dizzy before they fell and cannot recall why they fell. The area was inspected and there were no defects found. The passenger was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel suffered a windlass failure resulting in starboard anchor and cable dropping into the sea A service vessel loss of starboard anchor and cable.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger lost balance and fell resulting in a fractured wrist The passenger was sat in their mobility scooter on deck when they went to stand using the handrail. As they stood they used their left hand to hold the handrail and right hand on the scooter. The scooter was still on and it moved away from the passenger, they fell onto their right side. The passenger was treated for a fracture to the right wrist. The area where the passenger fell was inspected for any visible defects but none were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug collided with a mooring dolphin resulting in damage A tanker was alongside a jetty preparing to leave. Two tugs were tasked to escort the tanker out the harbour entrance at 1600hrs. Due to a problem experienced on start up, one tug did not depart resulting in a standby tug being deployed into service. The tug departed, a course was set and the vessel's autopilot engaged. The speed of the vessel was higher than normal due to getting the tanker to sail on time. The crew were tending to other tasks and not watch keeping. Miscommunication meant that a crew member was also not at the controls. As the tug was making way to the tanker it veered off course and collided with a mooring dolphin resulting in damage to the bow above the waterline.
Incident type: Contact
Research vessel made contact with a pier wall after slipping from a hoist into the water. A research vessel was slipping from the hoist into the water and engaged the engines in and out of astern gently while observing the hoist straps and the bow of the vessel, which was still within the hoist. As the bow of the vessel became clear of the hoist, more power was engaged to the engines in astern, but the ebb flow of the tide had already taken the stern downstream and there was too much force on the beam to bring the stern upstream in time to avoid contacting the pier wall. Crew arranged fenders on the starboard side and then contact was made on starboard side on the pier wall. They tried to manoeuvre the vessel away from the wall but the force of the ebb tide was too great. A local tug boat was able to throw a line which they attached to port stern post cleat. The stern was then pulled up stream and they engaged the engines to astern to power away from the the pier. They were then able to moor the vessel on the jetty and assess the damage and check bilges for any leaks. Later in the day an MCA surveyor attended to assess the damage and agreed the damage was all above deck level in the bulwark GRP laminate.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel fouled its prop and were towed by sister vessel. Fishing vessel fouled their prop and were towed by their sister vessel. The casualty vessel was successfully brought alongside. There was never any immediate danger and no damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship's passenger rolled out of bed and struck their neck on the chair. Cruise ship's passenger rolled out of their bed during the night and landed on the floor hitting their neck on an armchair. They sustained soft tissue injury and were disembarked. No defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell in the cabin resulting in a fractured hand. A cruise ship passenger got out of bed and rounded the corner of the desk and lost their balance resulting in a fall and a fractured hand. This diagnosis was later in the day after they had returned from an excursion.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure sailing yacht ran aground and sank whilst attempting to tow it to safety. A recreational sailing vessel grounded on a beach and the skipper was rescued by the local lifeboat service. The skipper stated that they could not deploy the anchor due to the swell and that the waves pushed the vessel towards the beach where it grounded. They were suffering the effects of shock and were taken to the hospital. The vessel later sank and was buoyed off to alert others to the hazard. There was some pollution due to debris and diesel oil from the sunken vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
General cargo's crew member lost steering but no damages were sustained. General cargo's pilot lost automatic steering on bridge but had local control when passing a quay. The vessel proceeded to swing and the pilot aborted to anchorage. The pilot managed to gain emergency steering and the issue has been resolved whilst at anchor. No damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cargo ship pilot Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations Cargo ship pilot Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. A heaving line was not ready for immediate use and the embarkation was not supervised by a responsible officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew transfer vessel grounded A wind farm crew transfer vessel grounded whilst transiting the channel into a port. The crew were aware that there was a sandbank on one side of the channel, so were navigating in the centre of the channel. However the vessel drifted to the starboard side of the channel and grounded, at a speed of about 10 knots. The vessel was able to manoeuvre free without assistance and returned to port. There was no water ingress or abnormal vibrations, but divers were hired to investigate the hull and propellers for damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations, because it had secured by overside deck tongue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel collided with a berthed vessel during manoeuvring near the berth. A general cargo vessel was manoeuvring off a berth with a pilot on board when the bow of the vessel came into contact with the stern of another general cargo vessel that was berthed. There were no injuries, serious damage or pollution. Minor cosmetic damage of the berthed vessel was reported. The general cargo vessel with the pilot continued on its outbound passage and the forward tank in the area of the collision was monitored for water ingress, of which none was observed. The vessel continued on its passage after disembarking the pilot.
Incident type: Collision
Tanker ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tanker ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Stantions do not go to deck level.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was recovering onto its trailer when it made contact with a rock. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was recovering onto the trailer and made contact with a rock at the recovery site. The vessel berths stern to on the trailer and the engines are lifted but contact does happen with this recovery.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-ro vessel made contact with an unprotected part of a pier resulting in damage A ro-pax vessel was berthing at a terminal when it made contact with a fender, the fender rotated which punctured the vessel's shell plating. The damage was 45 meters or so from the bow, 5m approx. above the waterline, dimensions of the puncture being 50mm x 120mm approx. The fender sustained minor damage. The vessel was permitted to sail after completing temporary repairs that were approved by class and permanent repairs were carried out the following day in the next port.
Incident type: Contact
Leisure fishing vessel's engines failed resulting in grounding and sinking. Vessel recovered the next day. A recreational fishing vessel lost power to both engines and grounded with 2 pob. The two persons self recovered to the spit and were picked up by an ILB and taken ashore. The vessel was suffering water ingress and became swamped and eventually sank. A navigational warning was placed and the owners recovered the vessel the next day at low water. They bailed water from the vessel and refloated it and got another vessel to provide a tow and the navigational warning was removed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fish farm vessel grounded resulting in no damages. A fish farm vessel was on passage, while rounding an island the vessel, had a minor contact and continued over a submerged rock. No stranding, No ingress or damage reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motor cruiser sank and the two crew were rescued. A converted trawler was on passage when it began to take on water and the vessel's pumps could not keep up with the ingress. The two crew on board issued a mayday call and abandoned to their tender before being rescued by the local lifeboat service. The vessel partially sank, drifted and later broke up ashore. There were no injuries. There was pollution in the form of debris from the vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Near miss between a fishing vessel and a chemical tanker resulting in no damages. Chemical tanker was impeded by a fishing vessel who passed approximately 6 cables ahead. VTS contacted the fishing vessel to keep well clear. No damages/injuries sustained.
Incident type: Collision
An inshore cargo vessel was caught on fish farm feeding pipes Inshore cargo vessel got stuck on fish farm feeding pipes. The vessel self-recovered and reported no damages.
Incident type: Contact
Crude oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Crude oil tanker's magnet securing the pilot ladder to ships hull above the accommodation ladder detached from hull so the pilot ladder moved excessively. Magnet reattached for disembarkation but the same issue happened again.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A dredger's crew member was knocked over by a wave resulting in a fractured rib Dredger's crew member was washing down the deck when they were knocked over by a wave. This resulted in a fractured rib.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ferry crew member tripped on lashing point on main deck resulting in soft tissue injury. Passenger ferry crew member tripped on a raised lashing point on the main deck resulting in closed fractures to the ankle.
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; step was against spreader bar, side ropes were used but were slack.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fish farm work vessel grounded. A mussel farm work boatpartially grounded on a rock. However the vessel was able to make its own way back to a safe port without assistance. Initial out of water inspection indicated no hull penetration had occurred.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel experienced engine fire with 5 POB. Sailing vessel experienced engine fire with 5 POB. Mayday broadcast action taken with 5 POB with engine fire. Occupants were transferred to the safety of passenger vessel no medical assistance required and the casualty vessel was towed by RNLI ILB into harbour.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A service vessel had a near miss with diver under water. Service vessel near miss with diver under water.
Incident type: Contact
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A rib struck a submerged object resulting in a sheared propeller and required towing A rib was on passage when it struck a submerged object that caused them to loose drive and steerage. The engine was trimmed up to inspect the damage and noticed the propeller was missing and the propeller shaft had sheared off. As the vessel was unable to continue and drifting towards the shipping channel, a MAYDAY was broadcast by the crew. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended along with a pilot vessel and another rib. The SAR vessel took the rib under tow and taken back to shore. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tug crewmember sustained multiple fractures to the arm when the vessel was pushing a barge A tug crewmember sustained a comminuted fracture (multiple fractures in wrist and arm similar to shattering) when their arm was struck by a winch handle connected to the towing winch arrangement. The crewmember was medically evacuated with assistance from the local lifeboat service and shore ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line during mooring operations. A cruise ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line that was made from rubber with metal nuts and shackles embedded throughout, weighing 510g.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship experienced a black out due to power management system confusion. A cruise ship suffered a black out due to a sensor fault that confused the power management system (PMS). The vessel's crew were carrying out a manual load control test on one of the 4 diesel generators (DG) on board. The generator then had a high temperature alarm on the main baring (later found to be a sensor fault). The next DG in line attempted to start however it could not because the breaker failed to close. This meant that there was only one generator left running which then tripped due to the inbuilt system to prevent reverse power and over speed. Due to the fact that one of the generators was in manual control, this reportedly 'confused' the PMS meaning it could not complete the power restoration sequence as it would do during routine running. The vessel was blacked out for approximately half an hour before normal running was resumed. There were no injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Capsized dinghy resulting in no injuries A dinghy capsized while the crew member was fishing. They were sat on top of the upturned vessel. A passing by vessel noticed an individual waving and provided a lifejacket. The individual was helped and brought safely ashore.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Hopper dredger's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Handholds were not securely fastened to the ship's bulwarks to enable the pilot to step safely and comfortably from the top of the ladder on to the ship's deck. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer. Ladder secured with shackles. Requested to secure with rope tails however, they were old and in poor condition. The rope tail appeared damaged and when pulled hard, it snapped. Ladder rigged at the incorrect length, ladder was not level when initially rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker's aft springs dropped below the water surface resulting in a possible fouled propeller. On berthing the chemical tanker, the process of kicking ahead with port rudder to bring the stern back alongside, the aft springs reported to have dropped below the water surface. This could have resulted in fouled propellers. The vessel continued to tie up and moored shortly afterwards.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's crew member broke a champagne bottle resulting in open wound to the finger. A cruise ship crew member was holding a bottle of champagne in their right hand, poured a drink for a passenger and capped the bottle. The crew member went to put the bottle in the freezer, the bottle slipped and broke on the floor. The cap came off breaking the top of the bottle, causing an injury to the crew member's right-hand index finger. The crew member went to the medical Centre for treatment. The area was subsequently inspected.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship passenger tripped over the lip of a doorway and fell, sustaining a fractured wrist. Their travelling partner had been walking ahead of them and stumbled over the same lip, but did not fall or sustain an injury. This distracted the passenger who was injured, and they then tripped over the same lip, falling to the deck and sustaining a fractured wrist. There were no defects found following an inspection by the crew. The threshold of the door was designed in such a way as to prevent water ingress, which is why it had a lip. There were signs in place around the area reminding people to watch their step.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bunkering tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder over 30 months old with no strength test. Chief Officer will use newer ladder for departure (available on board). Ships SMS requirement is to change the ladder after 36 months.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship dancer was injured during a performance. A cruise ship dancer was taking part in a performance when they lost their balance and fell. They sustained a sprained ankle as a result of the fall which required them to have 9 days off work. They also dislocated their shoulder however they reported that they had a hypermobility condition, so dislocation was normal for them and they had already popped their shoulder back in before they sought medical attention. They were wearing performance footwear and were not under the influence of alcohol. There were no defects on the stage. The crew member reported that the incident was caused by them losing balance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A launch boat collided with a rowing boat resulting in three people injured A rowing club coxed 4 rowing boat was heading west on a river for a training session. Meanwhile, another rowing club, were in a coxed 8 and were heading east. They were being coached by a pilot on a launch boat. The launch boat and the opposing row boat were near the centre of the river traveling in opposite directions and collided. Three rowers were injured, one of which suffered a fractured skull, a number of cuts and bruises, muscle damage to the arm and spent 3 days in hospital.
Incident type: Collision
A rescue boat capsized and grounded whilst rescuing some people cut off by the tide. A search and rescue vessel was responding to two people and a dog cut off by the tide when they lost control of the vessel due to the severity of the swell. They beached the vessel in order to access the beach to rescue the trapped people but were not able to return to the vessel due to the swell. They secured the vessel by anchor and the 3 crew of the SAR vessel were taken up the cliff by the shore side rescue team along with the two people and the dog. The abandoned SAR vessel was left overnight during which time it capsized due to the waves. This resulted in minor damage to the engine, lighting rig and the trim. As a precaution the vessel was towed away and taken to a shore based repair location to check and overhaul as necessary, but no severe or disabling damage was reported.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Vehicle carrier made contact with a lock gate whilst inbound. A vehicle carrier made contact with a lock gate whilst inbound. The lock gate sustained damage, but no reported damage to vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A charter angling vessel grounded on a rock whilst taking evasive maneuvers to avoid an unmarked crab pot. An angling charter vessel was proceeding along the coast when the skipper took evasive action to avoid a semi submerged buoy for a crab/lobster pot. The sudden course changed caused concern for one of the passengers who came into the wheel house to ask the skipper some questions. The skipper was distracted and the vessel struck the bottom. The vessel was travelling at 15kts at the time and the skipper reported that squat may have been a contributing factor. The vessel was damaged on the underside of the hull and the propeller. There was some water ingress into the hull but it was not severe. The vessel was able to return to port under its own power and was lifted out of the water the same day for inspection and repairs. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their hip resulting in emergency medical disembarkation. A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a broken and fractured hip. The passenger fell on the carpeted deck, the area was inspected and nothing untoward or damaged was discovered. The vessel was not rolling or pitiching. The vessel reported that the physical condition of the casualty and inattention to surroundings may have been a contributory factor. They were extracted to a shore side hospital by helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger twisted their ankle and sustained a fracture. Cruise ship's passenger twisted their ankle while stepping out of the elevator. They sustained a closed fracture. No defects were found in the area and the alcoholic drinks may be a contributing factor.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger/Ro-Ro ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder secured with shackles only to ships deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured using a deck tongue. The master was informed and given an educational leaflet. The modification was due to take place during port stay.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel suffered a lost of propulsion A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on exercise when suffered a propulsion failure. The vessel was unable to restart the engine, they were towed back by a another SAR vessel. No further damages or injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A CO2 tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An offshore support vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that there were no stanchions fitted and there were none available on board. Additionally, there was a tripping line fitted at the second step and the ladder was not adequately lashed. The half hitch knot used to secure the side ropes was resting on the step of the ladder, bringing the weight onto the step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax crew member was injured when lifting bags of rubbish into a skip. A ro-pax vessel crew member was transporting rubbish to be disposed in a shore side skip. When lifting a bag of rubbish the crew member felt something 'pop' in their chest followed by immediate pain. The crew member sustained a sprain and damage to the muscle and cartilage between their ribs. They were off work for 4 to 6 weeks. The crew member reported that the injury was probably a result of the weight of the rubbish bags, combined with the twisting motion required to put them into the skip and the cold weather at the time of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
LPG tanker under tow by two tugs and one of the tugs collided with the tanker. A tanker was departing from a berth with two tugs made fast, one on the port shoulder and one on the stern. Both tugs pulled the tanker off the berth and the tanker then proceeded to speed up to about 4 to 5 knots, with the tugs still made fast. When the forward tug moved in to let go of the towing line, the line was not immediately slacked out meaning that the tug moved in much closer to the stem of the bow than the helm intended and collided resulting in damage to the shell plating and two frames. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Collision
A general cargo vessel went aground with a pilot on board in a river channel. A general cargo vessel was transiting a river channel with a pilot on board when it went aground on soft mud.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Recreational crew member fell overboard resulting in loss of life. Recreational crew member fell overboard life jacket failed to inflate resulting in loss of life.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht experienced engine failure and a damaged mast and required a tow A sailing yacht with experienced engine failure and a broken mast. The skipper anchored the vessel and sustained a minor injury to their finger, contacted the coastguard requesting a tow. A search and recue (SAR) vessel was tasked to tow the yacht to safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cargo vessel lost propulsion resulting in tow into port. A cargo vessel lost propulsion resulting in tow into port. Failure of main engine due to failure of Turbo charger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel crew member was injured by moving machinery. A container vessel crew member who was due to sign off the vessel leaned over the winch for the gangway whilst it was in motion. The moving parts of the winch caught the material of the crew members clothing in the crotch area and pulled their genitals into the mechanism, injuring them. They were disembarked from the vessel and taken to hospital where they reportedly had surgery, before being flown back to their home country.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Products tanker two crew members fell onto deck whilst taking part in maintenance resulting minor head injury & minor chin injury. Products tanker was on passage when two crew members fell on the deck, resulting in a minor head injury to one crew member and the second one suffered bruising to their chin. It was found to be initially potentially serious injuries after the accident happened however their conditions improved vastly that no medivacs were not required in the end.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder due to the fact that it was in poor condition. Reportedly the wooden steps were loose, two of the rubber steps were deformed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because it had a tripping line fitted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser lost power and drifted towards rocks. Assisted to safety by lifeboat. A motorboat lost engine power and began drifting towards rocks. Two of the crew entered the water to prevent the vessel hitting the rocks. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and towed the casualty vessel to the marina and provided safety advice. No persons were reported injured.
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. Weight of ladder suspended on step. Ladder re rigged with rope lashings
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An anchor handling vessel's wire parted resulting in no damages/injuries. While the anchor handling vessel was servicing another vessel, the main tow wire parted. There were two other tugs involved who maintained everything under control resulting in no damages/injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker presented unsafe access for pilot boarding however no injuries were reported. Chemical tanker presented unsafe access for pilot boarding. Access was gangway up to the top of ship's railings with the 6 feet drop bridges with a stack of pallets.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel with one person on board ran aground and the person was rescued. A sailing vessel ran aground on a mud bank with one person on board. The person was airlifted from the vessel by emergency services but the rescue was delayed by the bad weather in the area.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cargo vessel collided with an anchored tanker resulting in minor damage. Cargo vessel was underway when it collided with an anchored tanker. This occurred due to a steering gear failure. No damage reported other than scratching of the paint on the cargo vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Small gauge single line rope used to hold all of ladders weight. End of ladder not secured independently to the deck using suitable sized rope.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles around the side ropes. The tripping line (retrieval line) was secured in the wrong place.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell and dislocated their shoulder. A passenger on a cruise ship fell whilst they were asking a crew member for directions. As they were walking, they fell over and landed on their left side, dislocating their shoulder. The passenger had some health problems which may have contributed to the fall. The passenger also reported that they had consumed alcohol before the accident happened.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Utility vessel's cages got severed and a crew member was injured while reconnecting cages. Cage rigging between cage 1 and 2,3,4 severing meaning the tow had to be reconnected. Last 2 cages were severed from tow. The severed tow brought alongside a rope run to bring the 4 cages into alignment from the stern. While reconnecting the cage was brought up by the swell and quickly trapped a crew members foot. The crew member was taken to the hospital the day after. ALT Text: Utility vessel realised they had a damaged port engine as well as drifting cages. When they asked for assistance to secure the cages - another vessel approached them. The port engine has been reported as faulty - minor fuel leak occurred 45 minutes before tow. However, the vessel is still manoeuvrable and functional. No pollution has been reported along with retrieving and securing the cages.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Port tender crew member was refuling they slipped on the aft deck resulting in two fractured ribs The vessel was contracted for survey work on behalf of a port authority as part of the ongoing Channel Deepening Project. The vessel was being refueled by the skipper on the aft deck when he slipped and fell. A report was not filed then, so little information about the accident is available. Over the next few days, the skipper reported not sleeping well to the works manager but didn't mention having an injury and nobody was aware of the accident. The skipper informed the works manager of the accident and went ashore to see a doctor. He said he had decided to seek medical assistance after calling NHS 111 for advice and that they were concerned about possible internal injuries after discussing his condition. When he returned to the vessel, he said he had been diagnosed with two broken ribs and would need to be off work for at least 4 weeks It is believed no accident report was made to the agency or vessel owner by the skipper. The works manager informed the port authority, also reported the accident to the vessel owner, and attempted to get a report made.
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. Both magnetic clamps failed instantly as pilot stepped from accommodation ladder to pilot ladder. Clamps did not appear to comply with ISO 799:3 11.2
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the side ropes were secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Collision between sailing vessel and fishing vessel resulting in damage. A sailing vessel collided with a sea angling vessel resulting in damage to the sea angling vessel. Sea angling vessel had been at anchor when the skipper saw that a large sailing vessel was on a steady bearing. Noting that the vessel was not taking action to avoid collision the skipper of the sea angling vessel cut his anchor line, got underway and altered course. The two vessels collided causing minor damage to the sea angling vessel and its crew.
Incident type: Collision
Container vessel suffered blackout while leaving berth resulting in a minor grounding Container vessel reported an engine blackout while unberthing and requested tug assistance. The vessel's bow reportedly touched the sea bed but the pilot got onboard and moved the vessel back into the channel without notable struggle. Vessel proceeded on passage with no further issues. No damage reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Yacht touched the sea floor with the keel and sustained minor on the keel The vessel was motoring towards the next planned anchorage at 7.5knots in 12 metres of water when they suspected that they touched the sea floor with the keel and the speed was quickly reduced to 4.5knots. The damage sustained was some scratches on the keel and no injuries to many persons onboard .The reason for the accident was they believed there was an uncharted rock or incorrect depth measurement on the chart.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A stern trawler made contact with a buoy resulting in no damage to the vessel. A stern trawler was on survey duty in poor weather when it was planning on passing a buoy on their starboard side. The skipper entered the course into the plotter and asked a crewmember to cover whilst the skipper went to the bathroom. The crewmember called the skipper back to the wheelhouse where the satellite compass and auto pilot alarms were sounding. The skipper believed the satellite compass had lost signal. The buoy passed down their starboard side and passed clear of the stern. A visual inspection identified no damage to the vessel but the buoy had one of the turbine masts bent, but it was still turning.
Incident type: Contact
.Cruise ship passenger descended a stairwell leg slipped on the last step stepped on leading to twisting of the ankle on the deck and falling causing a fracture on their leg A cruise ship passenger slipped whilst descending a staircase. This lead to her to a hairline fracture on their left leg
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply ship made contact with a bridge resulting in no known damage. Offshore supply ship on arrival to port made contact with a bridge. No known damage was reported.
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured right wrist The passenger was walking up open deck stair case in flip flops when their foot caught the edge of one of the steps. They lost their footing and fell forwards. The passenger was treated by the medical team for a fracture to the right wrist. The passenger has remained onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with an upright pile, resulting in damage to both. A ro-ro vessel was berthing at a port when it made contact with a pile resulting in minor damage to the vessel and to the pile. There were no injuries or pollution and the vessel was able to continue on its passage once cargo operations were completed. Reportedly the incident occurred due to the pilot's PPU not being able to connect to the vessel's AIS, which meant that the pilot had to judge distances by eye.
Incident type: Contact
A service vessel crew member trapped their thumb resulting in a fracture A service vessel was on passage, when a crew member was transiting between bathroom and cabin, the vessel took a heavy roll The crew member braced themselves against the door frame, the door came free of its hold back resulting in the door crushing the crew members thumb. The crew member was treated onboard and later re-examined once ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with the edge of a lock causing damage to the lock. A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with the edge of a lock in port. This resulted in damage to the concrete coping stone of the lock. The vessel crew were operating under a pilot exemption certificate and whilst transiting the lock drifted towards the edge and made contact. There was no damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A tender capsized with two people entering the water, resulting in one fatality A tender with two people onboard were heading to a fishing vessel when the tender capsized and both people entered the water. Emergency services were called, two search and recue (SAR) vessels, helicopter and a rescue team were tasked to the scene. One casualty who was wearing a lifejacket was able to swim back to shore and passed into the care of the ambulance service. The second casualty who was not wearing a lifejacket was still in the water and drifting, a search was carried out. The casualty was recovered by the rescue team, CPR commenced and the casualty was medi-vac'd to hospital by helicopter. They later died in hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger tripped whilst walking down the stairs and twisted their ankle, resulting in a fracture.. A cruise ship passenger was descending a staircase when they overbalanced and twisted their ankle. This movement resulted in them sustaining a fractured ankle. The passenger received treatment from the on board medical team and remained on board the vessel for the remainder of their holiday. The incident was put down to a lack of attention on the part of the passenger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel struck rocks whilst being recovered A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning to shore for a recovery. During the stern recovery onto the carriage the propellers struck rocks resulting in damage to the port propeller. No injuries to crew and the port propeller to be replaced.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tanker had a non-compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the gangway (accommodation ladder) portion of the combination ladder was too close to the water meaning that it obstructed the pilot launch from coming alongside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Suction dredger's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Bottom rubber step appears to have sustained damage with splits in the rubber seen. Master and Mate informed, ships crew taken steps to rectify - other ladder to be used in the immediate and repair/replacement to be ordered. Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger fell in their bathroom resulting in a fractured hip and femur. A cruise ship passenger was showering alone, sitting on a chair. They reached out to a grab rail to reposition a chair and fell off as the chair shifted. This resulted in a fractured hip and femur and the passenger was medically evacuated via helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug parted its towing line whilst assisting a general cargo vessel into a lock. A tug was assisting a general cargo vessel into a lock when it parted its towing line. The tug was acting as the stern tug at the time of the incident. No damages, injuries or pollution were reported, beyond the parted towing line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger slipped on the gangway resulting in a fractured ankle. Cruise ship passenger slipped on the gangway when disembarking resulting in a left ankle fracture. Medical staff onboard treated the casualty and then they were disembarked for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A research vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An offshore research vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. There were no dedicated strong points for securing the pilot ladder. The ladder was secured using shackles over the pilot ladder side ropes connected to a gangway securing pin. No facility available to install stanchions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's crew member caught their foot on a stage lift resulting in fractured toes. Cruise ship's crew member was working in the stage pit in the theatre when their foot got caught on the wood that is used to clad the stage lift. The lift was descending and the foot got caught in the edge resulting in fractured toes.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot boat skipper was thrown against the throttle when the vessel slammed into a wave resulting in a broken wrist. The skipper of a pilot boat sustained a fractured wrist when, as the vessel was going over a wave, it slammed causing the skipper to fall heavily onto the throttle. After some investigation by the company, it was discovered that the skipper was not wearing the seatbelt provided inside the wheelhouse of the pilot boat.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel experienced thruster failure whilst manoeuvring. A general cargo vessel was arriving in port under pilotage when the bow thruster gave an alarm. The crew inspected the thruster and found that the oil was contaminated. The bow thruster on this vessel is driven by a diesel engine and the filter was reportedly fouled. The pilot called for a tug which assisted the vessel to berth in lieu of using the thruster. There were no injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel was taking on water resulting with a tow. Fishing vessel's low level engine room bilge alarm was set of by one of the crew members as there was water ingress about the deck plates. The crew took action by placing 2 submersible pumps into the engine room bilge and turning the main engine room pump on. The crew had 2 lifeboats and all were wearing lifejackets. There was no injuries to the crew members. The flooding occurred due to an old pipework however, the crew managed to minimise the damage and requested a tow.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Combination gangway was lowered to 1m above sea level, no pilot ladder was rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger Ship, crew members hand slipped while opening a ball volves resulting in laceration to the right hand. Passenger Ship, crew members hand slipped while opening a ball valves resulting in laceration to the right hand. The injured party was working inside accommodation areas opening and closing ball valves that were located above the deckhead panels so was working in a tight area. When trying to open one of the valves, a lot of force was required as the valve was very stiff. When pulling the valve, their hand slipped and sliced along a metal stiffener in the deckhead causing a 4cm laceration to the back of the right hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The deck was not free of obstructions.
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. At embarkation, ladder found to be secured on deck by shackles around the ladder sideropes only.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A single handed dinghy capsized and the occupant went overboard. A single handed dinghy capsized and the occupant was in the water for about 20 minutes. They inhaled some water and also had existing medical conditions that required search and rescue attendance as well as shoreside ambulance that took the casualty to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst searching for a missing person A search and rescue vessel was searching for a missing person, as they were setting the next part of the search the vessel ran aground. A shallow water alarm had not sounded but zooming in on the chart showed a rock outcrop. The incident occurred at low water so the crew waited until the tide lifted the vessel clear. There were no injuries to crew but the propeller was damaged.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Retrieval line permanently secured around middle of spreader step. Line leading aft not forward. No inner stanchion. Platform not level. Identification plate not visible on bottom spreader - assured it was there. Checked on boarding and actually on underside of spreader at 2m written in Chinese / English.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the arm. Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A dive support vessel struck a moored sailing catamaran. A dive support vessel was manoeuvring when leaving port when one of the bow thrusters cut out and the skipper could not control the swing. The vessel swing and struck a moored sailing catamaran. The catamaran sustained damage to the gel coat. There was no damage to the dive support vessel and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Collision