baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A search and rescue vessel grounded on a rock. A search and rescue vessel was on an emergency tasking when they grounded on a rock that was reportedly not marked on the chart. The vessel damaged one of the two propellers. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel experienced a blackout when switching from shaft power to diesel generator power. A ro-pax vessel was approaching port and the crew were switching the power over from the shaft generator to the diesel generators. A fault on the switchboard indicated that the breaker for the shaft alternator was out however it was actually still in. When the crew switched over and introduced the diesel generators, this overloaded the switchboard causing a blackout. The emergency generator started and the crew took action to steer the vessel away from the coast using the emergency steering. The crew were able to get the vessel back onto diesel generator power after about 10 minutes. They carried out tests and were able to proceed into port without further incident.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Motor cruiser grounded resulting in it getting stuck in mudbank. One occupant later died. The vessel grounded on a sandbank, all persons on word were recovered with one crew member had to have to be transferred to hospital because they were found unconscious. They later died in hospital.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured with shackles. Arresting pins on side ropes were trip hazards
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel vessel crew member got their leg caught in a rope whilst fishing gear was lifted A fishing vessel was hauling gear with the cod ends dropped in a bin for the crew to hook on. A crew member put their hand up to indicate they were ready for it to be lifted for them to empty. Upon lifting it up the crew member shouted out, the cod end was lowered immediately down to release it. The crew member was sitting on the deck holding their leg, it appeared the crew member had got their foot in between the rope and as the gear lifted it pulled their foot against a bar. First aid treatment was given onboard, once ashore the crew member went to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with breakwater resulting in damage to frame on main deck The vessel was setting slightly to the south of the transit line of the port of destination. Approximately 150m before entering the port, the master was altering hard to starboard to correct the track of the vessel and bring them to the middle of the entrance, at this time the vessel was experiencing a strong bank effect. Due to the late response to the rudders, the vessel sheared to the north and made light contact with the north breakwater. Damage to the vessel suffered as a result: Approx 3m scratch on the port side, in way of frame 138 on the main deck, at approx. 4m above the waterline. Slight indentation. No cracks or penetration. Upon examination by a classification society, CoC was not imposed and the vessel was assessed as fully seaworthy. Damage to the north breakwater appears to have been superficial upon a first visual inspection, a thorough investigation and joint inspection are scheduled
Incident type: Contact
A car loaded on a Ro-Ro Cargo ship caught fire however, no damage to the vessel was reported. A car was loaded on a Ro-Ro cargo ship when the driver reported a fire. Immediate action was taken by the crew with a fire extinguisher along with raising alarms. The fire team attended and attacked with hoses. Once the fire was controlled, the vehicle was removed from the vessel. The fire brigade reported worn out brake pads which were the reason for the fire. There has been no damage to the vessel itself and no reported injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder was secured with shackles. The Master had not been made aware of that requirement. The tripping line was secured below the bottom spreader. 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
Replenishment vessel's crew member sustained a leg injury. Replenishment vessel's crew member sustained leg injuries after conducting exercises. The casualty was returning to their seat after attempting to make fast the painter for recovery. As the FRC moved away from the vessel to attempt another approach, the FRC passed over a short wave of about 1.5 metres and slammed down into the trough. The casualty landed awkwardly and sustained closed fractures.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational inland waterway vessel capsized with people on board however no serious injuries. A recreational inland waterways vessel entered a lock, a lock keeper assisted with a bow and stern line and then returned to the controls. The outer lock was closed and the sluice opened a little, The sluice was about ¼ open, after only a few seconds, a passenger who got off on the pontoon earlier started to shout, the sluice was closed as the vessel had capsized. The three passengers were in the water, none were wearing lifejackets but they were able to stand and able to get out using a ladder. The passengers were cold and wet but otherwise uninjured. The vessel was floated out and tied off.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cruise ship crewmember fell from the ladder of their bunkbed and fractured their foot. A cruise ship vessel crewmember fell from the ladder of their bunk bed and sustained a fracture to their foot. They were climbing down the ladder and tried to step onto a table with their left foot. Their foot slipped on the table and they fell to the deck, resulting in the injury. The incident was reported to be due to the improper use of the bunk bed ladder. There were no damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker collided with a moored chemical tanker A chemical tanker was berthed waiting for a pilot to board. Another chemical tanker had arrived and was preparing to berth when it allided with the berthed chemical tanker. The berthed vessel moved forward approximately 150 metres with seven out of eight mooring lines parting. As the crew had prepared for the pilot's arrival, the engine's were ready for manoeuvring, the master used the main engine to maintain position alongside. There was no injuries reported however, there was structural damage to the berthed vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Passenger vessel suffered mechanical breakdown and was towed back to safe haven Passenger vessel suffered mechanical breakdown and was towed back to safe haven
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. Vessel non-compliant by design, no overside or companionway lights fitted. Pilot launch searchlight used to illuminate ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fractured their wrist A cruise ship passenger stood up and tripped over a leg of a lounger, causing them to fall onto their left side. The passenger was assisted by nearby crew and taken to the medical centre for assessment. They were treated for a fracture to the left wrist which was placed in a cast. The passenger remained onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft became swamped and sank. The crew were rescued. A recreational cabin cruiser was close inshore to a busy beach when it became swamped and sank. All five persons onboard ended up in the water and were subsequently rescued, examined by paramedics and taken to hospital where they were discharged on the same day with minor injuries.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A utility vessel suffered engine failure after towing another a fishing vessel A utility vessel suffered engine failure outside a harbour whilst waiting to hand over a fishing vessel that it had towed. The utility vessel tried to anchor but was unable to as it was stuck. The tug took both vessels in an alongside tow into harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Canal boat suffered engine starter malfunction resulting in smoke emission.s The inland waterway passenger vessel was manoeuvring when the engine room fire/smoke alarm went off and skipper witnessed smoke coming out of the engine compartment. Skipper then requested for the emergency services. Duty manager was also informed, and they cleared customers from the boardwalk. The crew members proceeded to get the vessel alongside and evacuated passengers in an orderly manner. The crew members proceeded to follow emergency procedures and turned the engines off. No injuries were sustained in the end. Fire service arrived on scene and proceeded to investigate. No was fire found, smoke was caused by starter motor fault and overheating. The vessel was removed from passenger service to allow for investigation and awaiting a replacement starter motor.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel recovered a sea mine resulting in no damages and injuries. Fishing vessel had a sea mine hauled up in nets. The crew members contacted for help instantly which allowed them to approach the situation with caution. The crew members kept it in the net astern until EOD arrived on scene to cut the net and place the sea mine back into the sea bed, safely. The mine got marked with a float until detonation which occurred the following day. No injuries/damages were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A private motor craft passed close ahead of a tanker under pilotage in a narrow channel causing the tanker to reduce speed to avoid collistion A recreational motor vessel passed ahead of a tanker transiting a narrow channel under pilotage causing the tanker to reduce speed to avoid collision. Neither vessel was damaged or made contact.
Incident type: Collision
Container vessel crew member hit by steel line and injuring leg Cargo vessel's crew member sustained bone fracture injuries when a messenger line snapped under tension on the winch. The line hit the crewman on their leg which resulted in further medical assistance. Sea conditions were calm and the heaving line was lowered from the cargo vessel. The crew turned up heaving line on winch drum end and commenced heaving. Tug crew paid out towline at constant full speed on port winch drum. The cargo ship's winch heaved faster than the tug winch could pay out. This resulted in too much tension on the messenger line and it parted. The casualty was most probably standing close to the drum end when the injury was sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded on a rock resulting in minor damage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel on operation when it started reversing and the starboard propeller made contacted with a submerged rock. Slight damage was reported to the propeller. No significant loss of power or manoeuvrability other than slight vibration. No further damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Tug crew member was knocked over due to a line coming under tension and was rendered unconscious A tug crew member was working on the aft deck when a line became under tension. As a result of the line going under tension, the crew member was swept off their feet, landing on the deck. They were knocked unconscious and taken to hospital to be assessed. They were released the same day and returned to the vessel the following day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel crewmember was struck by the main sheet and sustained suspected spinal injuries. A sailing vessel crewmember was struck with the main sheet and suffered suspected spinal injuries or possibly a broken hip. Search and rescues assets were tasked and the casualty was extracted from the vessel on a spinal board. Once the casualty was recovered to shore they were passed into the care of ambulance crew.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A commercial RIB crew member sustained rib injuries. A commercial RIB crew member sustained broken ribs when disembarking. The RIB was at a jetty during low water which meant that only the bow of the vessel could touch the jetty and the RIB was unable to pull up alongside. A crew member was instructed by the skipper to 'step off the bow' to tie a line on the jetty. The skipper was keeping the bow of the vessel against the jetty as the other crew member stepped down, slipping on the seaweed of the jetty and falling into the sea. The crew member struck their hip and ribs on the edge of the stone jetty, sustaining fractured ribs and bruising. The skipper did not see that the crew member had slipped from the jetty and into the sea, and continued driving the RIB forward onto the crew member. Fortunately, the crew member was able to push back the boat to prevent it from crushing them.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel was leaving berth when a moored vessel shifted and sustained minor damages. Ro-Ro cargo vessel's lines were let go and the vessel was departing berth. The vessel was passing by another ship that was moored alongside. The speed was deemed appropriate however, once pilotage area was left the crew member from the cargo vessel received an email stating that the departure has caused damage to the moored vessel. The moored vessel had shifted alongside and sustained damage to its railings and one mooring line was parted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship crew member accidentally tripped on the electric cord of a vacuum resulting in a sprain. A crewmember was walking on the deck when they accidentally tripped on the electric cord of a vacuum being used by another crewmember. The crewmember fell on their left side striking their head on the floor. The crewmember who was cleaning, came out of the cabin and saw the injured crewmember lying on the floor. They were conscious and said they were unable to move. The other crew member alerted the medical staff on board. The injured crewmember was sent to a hospital ashore and was diagnosed with a sprained neck.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger missed a step and sustained a fractured hip. Cruise ship's passenger missed a step and fell. They fell on their left side on the marble floor resulting in a fractured hip.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell down a step and broke their hip. A cruise ship passenger was descending a staircase after a show and when stepping down, they didn't notice a small step and missed it, falling forward and landing on their right leg. They sustained a fractured hip. The step did not have a railing near it but it was lit by a light strip. There were no defects or damages in the area. The passenger departed from the vessel at the next port due to their injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger /Ro-Ro vessel grounded due to tide running out while maintenance taking place in the slipway. Passenger /Ro-Ro vessel grounded due to tide running out while maintenance taking place in the slipway. While undergoing welding maintenance to the ramp, the tide ran out and vessel grounded, RNLI ALB deployed to assist with no effect, Vessel waiting for next high water to re-float. Damage unknown
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Two fishing vessels involved in fishing in close proximity collided. Two fishing vessels involved in fishing operations in close proximity to one-another collided. One fishing vessel, which was the larger of the two, was shooting their nets, whilst the other was towing their gear. The smaller vessel crew involved in towing called the other and warned them that they were close together. However, the crew of the other vessel could not see the other vessel on their radar and the sun was obscuring their vision. The two vessels collided. The larger vessel reduced their speed and altered their heading to minimise the severity of the impact. Both vessels sustained minor damage and the larger vessel's crew had to cut their fishing gear to get free. The smaller vessel's crew recovered the fishing gear after it was cut and both vessels returned to port under their own power.
Incident type: Collision
A recreational motor vessel suffered water ingress and was towed back to shore A recreational motor vessel suffered water ingress, the bilge pump onboard was not working. The crew onboard started bailing the water out but were unable to manage the ingress. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist. The water ingress was coming in through the prop shaft, the SAR vessel towed the motor vessel to a marina where the vessel was lifted out. Both crew onboard were wearing lifejackets.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder due to the fact that it was rigged too low, the tripping/retrieval line was rigged incorrectly and a stanchion was missing on the accommodation ladder platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured by means of shackles around the side ropes only, with such an arrangement that appears to splay the side ropes away from lying in parallel to the load.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel had a small hold fire while loading. A general cargo vessel was alongside during loading operations when there was a small isolated cargo fire in the hold. The local fire brigade attended to assist the vessels crew. Fire quickly extinguished and no reported damage to the vessel or injuries. The fire is believed to be caused by battery mixed with the cargo beyond the ships and management control.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel experienced propulsion failure on one of its twin engines. A ro-pax vessel was on stand by engines in preparation for arrival at port when the starboard engine controllable pitch stopped responding. The engine did not respond when the control was changed to non-follow-up mode either and the crew decided to operate the emergency stop as the engine could not be clutched out. The vessel was able to maneuver and come alongside under the power and control of the port main engine and controllable pitch propeller. All passengers and vehicles were disembarked safely. There were no damages, injuries or pollution. The malfunction of the starboard main engine was troubleshooted to a fault on one of the system control cards (circuit boards) for the starboard praxis propulsion control system.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell down a staircase and injured their elbow requiring medical evacuation. A passenger ships passenger tripped on the threshold while entering the accommodation area. The passenger was medically evacuated from the vessel to a shore side by a hospital boat because they sustained a broken elbow.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational vessel lost power of its engine and ran aground so was towed to safety Sailing vessel ran aground due to engine failure and awaited a tow from the local search and rescue service
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger on a passenger vessel suffered a head injury and requested further medical assistance. A passenger on a passenger sustained a head injury. The vessel was met shoreside by the ambulance service and the passenger passed into the care of the paramedics.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel struck a moored barge during a tasking and sustained minor damage. A search and rescue vessel was responding to a tasking, whilst they were on passage they suffered propulsion failure. After an attempt to backflush the engines went awry and the crew were not able to put the engines back in gear. The vessel started to drift in the river and collided with a moored barge. This resulted in damage to the safety railings of the search and rescue vessel but no damage to the barge, and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Pilot declined use of ladder and waited for pilot boat to rise on the crest of a wave and boarded deck to deck. Master advised that bar to 'secure' ladder at intermediate lengths had been recently fitted with company approval after previous PBA issues.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel crewman suffered a serious hand injury resulting from a hydraulic oil leak. A fishing vessel was alongside in harbour with the nets being pulled ashore by the crew. A hydraulic oil leak, under force, cut through the crewmember's glove. The casualty had a cut finger and the oil went into the wound which resulted in the hand becoming swollen. The casualty had two hospital operations to clean the oil out of their hand and was repatriated to a local fisherman's mission after release from hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
LNG tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line. LNG tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line resulting in no damage. Weighted end was a red painted bow shackle with a total weigh of 2kg.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger Ro-Ro's crew member tripped resulting in closed fracture to right hand. Passenger Ro-Ro's crew member tripped resulting in closed fracture to right hand. Crew member hurriedly entered the duty mess when they stumbled over the plastic deck protection placed to safeguard the carpets. Colliding forcefully with the metal lockers,
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier crew member slipped and fell off piping resulting in a vertebra fracture A bulk carrier crew member was dismantling a motor. As it was being lifted, it got jammed due to rust. The crew member stepped up onto nearby piping to try and release it. The crew member's foot slipped on the piping and they fell onto the deck. Initially the crew member had no pain, the following day the crew member had lower back pain which was diagnosed as a fracture to a vertebra.
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. Securing lines were of smaller diameter and less strength than pilot ladder side ropes. Tripping line secured to ladder below lowest spreader and leading aft Both issues rectified whilst pilots still onboard.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell and dislocated their shoulder. A cruise ship passenger was walking from their cabin balcony into their cabin when they lost their balance and fell forward, onto their walker. They were not using the walker at the time, but they struck it as they fell and dislocated their shoulder. They received medical treatment on board the vessel. There were no defects found in the cabin and the passenger was wearing suitable footwear. The incident reportedly occurred because of the passenger experiencing unsteadiness and losing their balance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel experienced a fire in there hold unknow cause A cargo vessel experienced a fire onboard. Whilst loading, a fire was detected within a cargo hold containing scrap metal. The crew started to extinguish the fire and informed the local authorities. Fire and rescue attended and contained the fire. No injuries to crew or pollution noted.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cargo vessel sustained a hole in the cargo hold from a shore grab A general cargo vessel was alongside unloading it's cargo when the shore grab punctured an existing repair in the cargo hold. This resulted in a leak from the ballast tank into the cargo hold. Approximately 4 tonnes of water entered the cargo hold.
Incident type: Contact
Pleasure vessel ran aground resulting in towing to safety by SAR. Pleasure vessel ran aground resulting in towing to safety by SAR. 26ft motor cruiser with 3 people onboard, went aground outside of a marina.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo ship used weighted heaving line on arrival. Weighted heaving line used on arrival to port by cargo ship.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crewmember sustained an injury whilst resting in their cabin. A cruise ship crewmember was resting in their cabin when they sustained a dislocated shoulder. Reportedly, the crew member was on the upper bunk of a bunk bed and twisted their shoulder when they woke up. There were no defects in the cabin and no damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fractured their foot whilst playing sports on board. A cruise ship passenger was playing basket ball when they rolled their foot as they were running. They were wearing sliders at the time. The passenger received first aid in the form of ice and initially refused further medical treatment however the next morning the guest was still in pain and attended the medical center on board where the ship's doctor confirmed that they had suffered a fracture to the 5th metatarsal of their left foot. The cause was attributed to the guest wearing inappropriate footwear for running and playing sports. The vessel took action by posting signs advising the users of the sports court to wear appropriate footwear.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel suffered an engine failure and requested a tow. Passenger vessel suffered an engine failure with 1 person on board. It was drifting with the wind until the assistance of a tow was provided. No further damages/injuries reported. The crew member was wearing a lifejacket.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crewmember suffered a hand injury as they lost footing whilst gutting fish. A fishing vessel crew member was gutting fish when they lost their footing and the knife they were holding cut through the flexor tendons of the ring and little finger on their left hand. The vessel returned to harbour so the casualty could receive medical treatment. The casualty was flown to hospital where their hand was operated on and was discharged three days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Multi purpose vessel crew member spilled hot oil in galley whilst trying cook a meal resulting in minor burns to hands A male crew member was cooking dinner, he was putting a tray of potatoes in hot oil into the oven, when some oil spilled and burned his hand, resulting in 2nd degree burns.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. 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 not secured with tethers to side ropes, securing eyes present on deck. Ladder secured by bars. Bars not rigged and secured in place as designed - safety pins present but not in situ. Additionally a lack of a robust procedure as no one checked the rigging was correct prior to intended use. These are SMS system failures and several links in a incident chain.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A dredger suffered an electrical circuit failure resulting in a minor electric shock to a crew member. Dredger's crew member sustained an electrical shock from the fuse carrier while conducting repairs. Dredger's electrical circuit that controlled the hydraulics had failed. The crew member has not reported any serious injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew member fell overboard from a rib and was recovered by a passing vessel A rib was seen going round in circles with no one on board. A passing vessel found the crew member in the water and recovered them, a search and rescue vessel was tasked, assessed the crew member and confirmed no injuries and no further medical assistance required.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A pleasure craft caught fire and sank, the occupants were rescued. A pleasure vessel with two crew members on board caught fire and sank. The two crew members on board abandoned to their tender and were rescued by the local lifeboat service and taken ashore for first aid check ups, but were not injured. The source of the fire was believed to be electrical due to sudden crackling that was heard behind the screens on the bridge before the fire broke out. The fire continued to burn and the boat eventually sank.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a carriage on recovery resulting in damage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning to shore for a recovery. During the stern recovery onto the carriage the SAR vessel and carriage frame made contact resulting in a large tear to the starboard aft sponson and a partial detachment of the sponson from the hull. Damage was also sustained to the port propeller.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel struck submerged rocks whilst on a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on exercise, as they went around the coast they made contact with submerged rocks. The vessel was able to manoeuvre back into deep water and checked for damage. There was no significant damage and the vessel returned to station. There was no pollution observed or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. On reaching the bottom of the Stbd side ladder, third rubber step up was found to have sustained previous damage, was split and loosened chocks. Requires condemning. Port side ladder on embarking was in good order.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the side ropes were secured with an open loop under the step on each side, rather than with a rolling hitch.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel lost steering resulting in being towed back in to mooring by SAR. Fishing vessel lost steering resulting in being towed back in to mooring by SAR. No injuries or present danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel crew member fell overboard whilst recovering a training manikin A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out a man overboard drill using a throwline float. The vessel came alongside the throwline float, one of the crew reached over the sponson to retrieve it and entered the water unintentionally. The crew member swam to the stern and was recovered with no injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug was returning to a dock when it shuddered and moved to port. A Dover tug finished a manoeuvre and was heading back to the western docks tug haven. The tug entered the Wick channel and after about 75metres, ,the tug shuddered and moved to port. No damage was reported, but 15 litres of gearbox oil was discharged (port propulsion unit). Possible contact with an unknown object or grounding may have occurred.
Incident type: Contact
Collision between a fishing vessel and general cargo vessel. A fishing vessel was hauling nets when a cargo vessel struck their bow. The cargo vessel continued on passage with no attempt to alter course or contact the fishing vessel. Contact between the vessel was made later through CH16. The fishing vessel made its way back to port with damage to its bow.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger fell and broke their arm. A cruise ship passenger was outside on the open deck taking a cigarette when they lost their footing due to the wet deck and reportedly incorrect footwear. They fell to the deck and landed resulting in a fracture to their right arm. The received medical treatment on board and continued their cruise. The area was inspected and there were no defects identified. The passenger's footwear was reported to be the issue.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An excursion passenger boat ran aground and the passengers and crew were rescued. An excursion passenger vessel ran aground and the passengers had to be rescued by helicopter. The vessel was a wild life watching/adventure excursion boat with berths on board for passengers. The area it ran aground was remote and cold and therefore required evacuation of the passengers. The vessel was also listing 30 degrees whilst aground. The vessel refloated again on the rising tide and was towed back to port. There was some pollution from the diesel oil on board the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured by way of 2 sets of bars, no suitable lashings to the side ropes. As a consequence the ladder slipper slightly whilst climbing despite weight being initially applied to test the ladder prior to committing. securing pin for the handhold arrangement is not in place, therefore only secured by gravity.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Lifeboat was tasked to assist a yacht when it made contact with it. Lifeboat was tasked to assist a yacht however, while transferring between boats contact was made. Resulting in damage to the lifeboats starboard side; two small areas sustained damage to the first layer of GRP.
Incident type: Collision
Products tanker was alongside when a spring line parted during cargo operations An oil tanker was alongside undertaking cargo operations when a spring line parted. The vessel requested a tug assist them to maintain position. The vessel stopped cargo operations and drained cargo arms as a precaution. A tug also proceeded at the best and safest speed having just been released from another vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Charter boat collided with another leisure vessel multiple times causing damage. Charter boat with passengers on board got into difficulty at sea and did not attempt to fix the vessel. The vessel then crashed into the pontoon and collided with a pleasure vessel that was in the neighbouring berth. The pleasure vessel's damages were scratches and gel cracks. The charter vessel sustained a hole in the superstructure. It has been reported multiple times that the skipper may have been intoxicated.
Incident type: Collision
Dredger's crew member tripped and fell resulting in a closed fracture. Dredger's crew member tripped on the sill and lost their balance resulting in a fall. The crew member sustained a fractured knee.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crewmember fell and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship crew member was climbing out of their bunk bed when they slipped and fell to the deck, sustaining a fractured hand. The crew member was meant to be on duty in ten minutes after the time of the accident and there was a suggestion that they may have been in a rush, leading to the fall. They were disembarked from the vessel as a result of the injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
ILB towing recreational craft into harbour when cross current caught towed vessel making contact with harbour wall resulting in damage to the deck. ILB towing recreational craft into harbour when cross current caught towed vessel making contact with harbour wall resulting in damage to the deck.
Incident type: Contact
Bulk carrier scarp metal fire onboard resulting in minor damage Bulk carrier scarp metal fire onboard resulting in minor damage. FIRE AND RESCUE ATTENDING A FIRE ON A VESSEL INKING GEORGE DOCK - 14 CREW HAVE LEFT SHIP
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure resulting in a tow from another fishing vessel A fishing vessel suffered engine failure, a little smoke was seen but no flames. Another fishing vessel offered to tow the stricken vessel back to port. No injuries to crew or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel collided with a moored fishing vessel whilst coming alongside A fishing vessel was coming alongside a pier when the pitch lever stuck ahead. The vessel was travelling at approx. 0.25 - 0.5 kts and made contact with another fishing vessel that was moored up a with no crew onboard. The mooring fishing vessel has minor damage to the hull.
Incident type: Collision
Service ship damaged its starboard propeller due to a strong gust of wind. As the service ship was entering the carriage a strong gust of wind blew the bow and turned it towards the carriage. This caused the tip of the starboard propeller blade to catch the plastic carriage runner which damaged the tip.
Incident type: Contact
Passenger ship's guest collapsed which resulted in an injury to their head. Passenger ship's guest stated that they were standing at the coffee station when they fell and hit their head on the tiled deck. The individual suffered a concussion.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Charter angling vessel suffered machinery failure and was towed back to port An angling charter vessel suffered electrical failure shortly after departing. It was towed back by a search and rescue craft
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure and was towed back alongside. A fishing potter experienced propulsion failure and was not able to start its engine. The crew went to anchor and called for assistance. Local lifeboat and a workboat attended. The workboat towed the vessel to deeper water and remained on scene until the lifeboat arrived and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. The ladder was supported by a deck tongue and even though there were rope lashings around the side ropes the weight of the ladder appeared to be held by the single step inside the deck tongue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member fractured their wrist after banging it against a metal table. A cruise ship crew member was on cleaning shift in the galley when they turned quickly and their hand came into contact with a metal table, resulting in a fractured wrist. The crew member did not initially think the injury was serious, but after two days it was still hurting so they attended the medical center on board and were diagnosed with a fracture. They reported that the incident occurred due to them working too fast without due care and attention. There were no defects in the area and the crew member did not have any medical conditions and was not under the influence of fatigue or alcohol.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel hit a vessel that it was towing resulting in minor damage. A search and rescue vessel was towing a broken down yacht when the two collided, resulting in minor damage. The towing line was secured to the 'stags horn' bitt on the sailing vessel, when the bitt broke off, causing the sailing vessel to swing into the search and rescue vessel resulting in minor damage to three stanchions. There were no injuries or pollution. Once the vessels were both back alongside it became clear that the sailing vessel was not in a good state of repair which may have contributed to the breaking of the bitt.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship's passenger slipped and sustained a fractured shoulder. Cruise ship's passenger slipped and fell onto the deck landing on their shoulder resulting in a closed fracture. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A workboat line parted resulting in injuries to two crewmembers. Two work boat crewmembers were working guiding a rope onto a drum when the rope parted and the vibrations from the parting of the rope travelled up to where the crewmembers were holding it, resulting in a fracture to the metacarpal bone on one of the crewmembers hands and the other crewmember sustained a displaced fracture on their index finger. At first the crewmembers didn't think the injuries were that bad however neither of them healed as expected and both crewmembers later attended hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fractured their elbow after they fell during a game of table tennis. A cruise ship passenger was playing table tennis when they rolled over on their ankle causing them to fall to the deck, sustaining a fractured elbow. The area was inspected and no defects were found. The passenger was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel and a container vessel had a collision, resulting in minor damage. A container vessel and a fishing trawler had a collision in an estuary channel of a river. The container vessel was inbound under pilotage at the time of the incident. The two vessels were passing eachother in a narrow channel, the fishing vessel attempted to pass under the stern of the container vessel, striking the starboard fishing beam on the stern in the process. This resulted in minor damage, including a steel hawser attached to a fishing beam being snapped on the fishing vessel. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Collision
A sail training vessel experienced engine failure and water ingress. A sail training vessel experienced propulsion failure due to an impeller breakdown and then there was water ingress due to a failed seacock. The vessel contained the water ingress and called for assistance, which was provided by two search and rescue vessels. The first search and rescue vessel on the scene could not establish a tow, due to the size of the stricken vessel relative to the search and rescue vessel. However, the second search and rescue vessel to arrive was large enough to establish a tow and was able to bring the vessel back to port with the first search and rescue vessel standing by for assistance. There were no injuries, pollution or damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A dredger's overnight anchor slipped and the vessel ran aground and the 3 crew abandoned the vessel. A dredger ran aground after its anchor dragged. The three crewmembers were rescued by local search and rescue services. There was reportedly no pollution or damage but the vessel was hard aground and the company organised private salvage of the vessel. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Offshore supply vessel crew member tripped over bridge chair floor rails resulting in minor injuries A crew member came on to the bridge to start their watch. They were standing next to the bridge console and doing a handover. Whilst turning the vessel took a heavy roll to port due to heavy swell from the side and in the same time the crew member lost their balance and tripped over the bridge chair floor rails. They were unable to regain balance and they hit the bridge console with their forehead and nose. They sustained a dislocated, bleeding nose and two small cuts on their forehead. They received first aid treatment on board, however after obtaining radio medical advice from coastguard doctor it was recommended to Medivac them from the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder tails were secured to two sounding pipes adjacent to disembarkation point. Crew made aware that this is unacceptable and receptive to feedback.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel grounded whilst shifting berth. A general cargo vessel was shifting berth when the vessel was blown onto the side of the channel resulting in it grounding. The vessel re-floated and was taken to a layby berth for damage inspection.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht had an engine fire and were assisted alongside. A recreational sailing vessel experienced a fire on its engine and was assisted alongside. The crew member was able to extinguish the fire but experienced propulsion failure as a result, and switched to using its sail. When they got into the harbour limits, the harbour master arranged a boat to tow them and assist them with berthing.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship had smoke in light fixture resulting in no damage and fixed in port. Cruise ship had smoke in light fixture resulting in no damage and fixed in port. Water ingress was visible from ceiling, power was isolated to the light fixture immediately and small crack found in the ceiling was repaired when arriving in port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger vessel made contact with a moored unoccupied fishing vessel. A passenger vessel was manoeuvring in a basin area of a port when a strong gust of wind pushed the vessel off course. The crew attempted to stop the vessel from hitting nearby moored vessels, but it ended up colliding with one of them causing material damage in the form of broken stringers and deck fittings. The damage was not noticed by the crew of the passenger ship initially, but a shore employee discovered the damage the following day. There was minor damage to the passenger vessel. There were no injuries. The moored fishing vessel that was damaged was not occupied at the time of the accident.
Incident type: Collision
An oil tanker crew member sustained a minor injury after a skylight hatch cover fell on their hand An oil tanker crew member was transferring stores through a skylight into the engine room rather than through the door. Whilst lowering the bags, the skylight hatch cover fell and and slammed onto the crew member's left hand. The crew member was examined and sent ashore for further medical treatment due to swelling and possible fracture, assessment confirmed bruising and swelling but no fracture. The crew member embarked the following day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel sustained propeller damage whilst on service A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assess recovery options for two people cut off by the tide. On arrival with fading light and concern for the welfare of the casualties an extraction by sea was decided. The vessel landed ashore and two crew dropped off. Upon trying to recover the crew and casualties waves pushed the stern of the vessel towards the beach. One propeller consequently made contact with the shingle but the crew ashore were able to push the stern back into the water. One propeller sustained some damage, no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tug experienced an oil leak that was contained on deck. A tug experienced a fuel oil leak on deck. It was originally suspected to have entered the water but after deploying oil soak pads, the crew confirmed that the spill had been contained on deck. The vessel returned to a nearby jetty to carry out investigations on the cause of the leak.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. 1 rubber step, no spreader, appeared to be knotted/repaired. All in all, it seemed to be in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant Pilot ladder A chemical/oil products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder in defective condition (side ropes stretched, Steps not horizontal, ladder appeared to be in general poor condition). Vessel was asked to take a turn out to sea and rig a new pilot ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fracture. A cruise ship passenger was walking along an alleyway area on board when they fell and sustained a fracture. The guest's spouse reportedly stood on their flipflop, causing the injured guest to fall. At the time they were wearing flip flops and glasses. The area was checked for defects but none were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)