baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
An offshore supply vessel crew member tripped and fell resulting in a fractured wrist An offshore supply vessel was carrying out a crew fire drill. Just before the end of the drill a crew member was on their way to assist colleague in rolling up a fire hose when they accidentally tripped over a removable cargo securing ring. The crew member fell heavily onto their left wrist. First aid treatment and pain medication was given, the following day the crew member had their wrist immobilised in an inflatable splint. The crew member remained onboard until the vessel returned to a port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply vessel made heavy contact with Yokohama fendering on departure from port. An offshore supply vessel was departing port when the starboard side of the vessel landed heavily on the quayside fendering, resulting in a bang and popping sound from the fendering. The vessel continued on passage with no reported damage.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel's engine failed and was towed by another vessel. Fishing vessel's engine failed and was towed by another vessel. The vessel was in no imminent danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
LNG tanker breast lines parted when letting go stern lines during departure When letting go of stern lines, the breast line parted and no injuries or damage was reported
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A windfarm vessel made contact with a wind turbine A windfarm vessel was transferring personnel to windfarm locations in the area. With two passengers still on board, the master left the bridge and handed over the helm to the deckhand, the vessel was in neutral. The bilge alarm on the port engine sounded, the master went to check the engine and observed an oil leak that likely caused the alarm. It was noticed that the vessel was creeping slowly astern towards a turbine. This was a characteristic of the propulsion system when not disengaged from the drive line. The vessel made contact with the turbine causing damage to the starboard jet platform and bucket. The master returned, took control and manoeuvred clear. No pollution seen or injuries.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel crew member sustained minor injuries to their fingers A fishing vessel crew member injured their fingers when they were taking their gear off in the entrance to the engine room. The crew member had placed their hand on the floor, the vessel took a roll resulting in the door swinging shut on their fingers. The crew member sustained cuts to three fingers, first aid was administered onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember suffered a burn injury to their finger A Ro/Ro passenger vessel crew member burnt their finger whilst removing a plate from a microwave. The crew member had a ring cut off their finger to relieve swelling but the finger was still slightly swollen and inflamed. First aid was administered onboard. The crew member later went to hospital for further treatment as the finger had become infected.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel collided with a wind turbine resulting in bow damage and two minor injuries. A fishing vessel collided with a wind turbine resulting in 2 minor injuries and damage to the bow. An offshore vessel stood by until the RNLI ALB was alongside. The ALB then escorted the casualty back to the harbour where it was met by CRT.
Incident type: Contact
MOB from a training vessel's rib Crew member driving the vessel's tender fell overboard while engaged in shore transfers. They were wearing a lifejacket that inflated in the water. Person was recovered from the water without injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Non-Commercial Angling Vessel ran aground on a mudbank Non-Commercial fishing vessel with three people on board ran aground on a mudbank after they lost propulsion. The three people were rescued by local services. The vessel was left on the mudbank to be recovered the following day, secured with its anchor.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel lost propulsion after the propeller was fouled A fishing vessel fouled its propeller close to the shore and dropped anchor to prevent drifting onto the rocks. Assistance was given by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and was towed to a harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Bulk carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sar pwc collided with a sar patrol rib resulting in one injury. A beach patrol rib was on local patrol when they spotted ten people being cut off from the tide. A patrol pwc was launched. The pwc collided with the rib injuring the helm of the rib in the lower back. Both vessels sustained minor damage.
Incident type: Collision
Amphibious weedboat capsized with one person on board During familiarization of an amphibious weedboat the weedboat capsized when trying to mount the river bank. The operative was able to escape from under the craft to the bank. The craft remained capsized in the river with pollution measures in place.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Near Miss Collision between two pleasure craft A sailing yacht and a recreational motorboat had a close quarters situation in a river where the motorboat did not alter sufficiently to avoid collision with the sailing yacht when overtaking. Collision was avoided by the actions of the sailing yacht altering to port at the last moment. There were no injuries, damage or pollution. The closest point of approach was reportedly 'less than 10m' and the passing speed of the motorboat was estimated by the witness as '20kts'.
Incident type: Collision
Workboat crewman sustained a back injury during netwash operations. Workboat crewmember injured their back during netwashing operations. ROV netwasher had been removed after attaching two tag lines. The casualty was holding the tag line on the starboard side. It started to sway violently and the casualty took the shock in their back. Another crewmember was thrown to the deck.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Yacht made contact with another yacht while deberthing resulting in minor damage and one minor injury. A yacht was deberthing when its bimini made contact with a berthed yacht's pull pit. Minor damage was sustained to both vessels with one passenger suffering from a minor back injury.
Incident type: Collision
An offshore tug supply vessel made contact with a wall whilst transiting in a channel. During inwards bridge channel transit the offshore supply vessel was drawn into south abutment wall.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Rope pilot ladder secured using only shackles below a step. Rope tails were unsecured. Tripping line below the bottom spreader.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker crewmember suffered a lacerated finger while rigging an accommodation ladder. Oil tanker crewmember lacerated their finger while rigging an accommodation ladder. The casulaty was winched from the vessel and delivered to hospital as they were unable to climb a ladder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Canal passenger and restaurant boat suffered a small fire in the galley Restaurant inland passenger vessel was alongside preparing for departure and voyage down the canal, when a fire broke out in the galley area. The fire originated from a refrigerator. The crew and passengers evacuated to the canal towpath. Vessel skipper extinguished the fire. Fire brigade also attended to secure the area and assess the damage. The fridge and lower flooring section was damaged. No injuries occured.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-ro vessel made contact with the outer lock gate upon arrival in port A ro-ro vessel made contact with the outer lock gate with the port shoulder upon arrival in port. No damage to vessel reported.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel under pilotage suffered engine failure resulting in grounding A general cargo vessel under pilotage suffered an electrical power black out. The main engine was stopped and port anchor dropped. After the anchor was dropped, the vessel turned around and touched the shoal with its starboard side. As the tide started to fall, the vessel started to heal port. A decision was made between the pilot and port authority for tug assistance. Towage was started but due to the inability to heave up the anchor due to the black out, the chain and anchor were released and marked. Crew repaired the cooling pump, the engine started and the vessel continued into port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Yacht crewmember injured his ribs falling down a hatch On board a yacht while alongside, the skipper fell through an open hatch on deck and sustained rib injuries. The skipper was not able to get out on his own and ambulance services helped him get out and took him to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker crewmember sustained back and leg injuries following a fall. Oil tanker crewmember sustained back and leg injuries following a fall. The CRT assisted the ambulance service in transporting the casualty from the ambulance to the helimed. The casualty was lifted via crane from the vessel to the ground as the helicopter was unable to winch.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member sustained minor injuries after a wave came over the deck On board a beam-trawler, during the deployment of fishing gear the ship was broached by a wave that carried a member of the deck crew across the deck to impact on the bulwark. The crewmember sustained minor injuries and there was no damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded during a shoreline search resulting in minor damage. A search and rescue vessel was conducting a shoreline search at night when it briefly grounded resulting in slight damage to the propeller and skeg. No persons were injured and the search was continued in deeper water.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A trawler/factory vessel crewmember sustained a broken arm after dropping a block of frozen fish On board a factory trawler vessel a block of frozen fish was being transferred from the plate freezer to the conveyor belt by a crewmember. During the transfer, the crewmember dropped the block of fish and it landed on their lower arm trapping it against the conveyor belt. The block of fish weighed 23kg and resulted in the crewmember breaking their arm and being signed off work for 8 weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement Pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. A new ladder was replaced because the original ladder was showing signs of wear.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Port tender crewmember fell overboard during a crew transfer and was successfully recovered unharmed. Port tender crewmember fell overboard during a transfer with an oil tanker. The casualty was recovered unharmed. Lifeboats were initially tasked but then stood down.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel sustained some minor damage whilst berthing. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were moored alongside each other on a pontoon, the outer SAR vessel was moved off so the one on the inside could come off the berth. Once the berth was clear the SAR vessel manoeuvred to come back alongside the berth, on the first approach the bow struck the pontoon and damage was sustained to the bow and fendering on the starboard side. Following further manoeuvring the vessel was secured alongside. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel crewmember injured their hands On board a general cargo vessel during routine maintenance to the spare exhaust valve, the 2nd engineer seriously injured both of their hands when testing the valve. On activating the exhaust valve using compressed air, the 2nd engineer's hands became trapped between the valve seat and the valve spindle. The valve spindle did not initially close as expected after opening the working air, the 2nd engineer placed their hands between the seat and the spindle before the valve suddenly activated, catching their hands between the spindle and seat. There was no information as to why the 2nd engineer chose to put their hands between the valve seat and the spindle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Small motor boat was swamped by waves A small motorboat reported that they were 'taking on water' and the local lifeboats launched to provide immediate assistance. However, on beginning to bail out the water it became apparent that the water was from waves that had come over the railing and partially swamped the vessel. The lifeboat crew continued to provide assistance and 2 of the 3 POB disembarked to another vessel. 1 crew member returned to the vessel with the lifeboat personnel and the vessel was able to make it's way back to harbor under it's own power. There were no injures, damages or pollution reported, however it was reported that the bilge pump was not connected properly, hampering the crew's initial efforts to pump out the water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Platform supply vessel allided with the inner wall of a bridge An offshore platform supply vessel made contact with the bridge wall of a channel whilst inbound to port. There was no damage, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Contact
A recreational motor cruiser went aground and suffered water ingress A recreational motor cruiser ran aground and refloated, before experiencing water ingress. The vessel refused a tow and other shore assistance and made their own way back to a safe marina.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel's engine failed and were towed to harbour by lifeboat. Fishing vessel's engine failed and were towed to harbour by ALB. There were 2 pob and there was no imminent danger or damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug struck a navigational buoy resulting in no damage or injuries. A tug struck a navigational buoy. The buoy was recovered and replaced by the port authority and there was no damage, injury or pollution except for minor damage to the buoy itself.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel made contact with three moored vessels whilst towing another vessel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was engaged in a service launch and towing a sailing vessel up river to a marina. On arrival in preparation for mooring the sailing vessel collided with three other moored vessels. The SAR vessel sustained no damage or injuries to crew. The sailing vessel may have sustained damage to it's steering, there were no crew on board at the time. The three moored vessels sustained damage, no persons were on the moored vessels..
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell resulting in a fractured tibia A cruise ship passenger missed the last step on a staircase during a passenger drill and fell resulting in a fractured tibia.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a back injury A cruise ship passenger fell over in their cabin resulting in an injury to their lower back. The passenger was medically disembarked from the vessel to receive further treatment. The area was inspected and found to be well lit, dry and in good condition.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft started to take on water Non-Commercial fishing vessel with 3POB started to take on water through a hole in the hull caused by damaged wooden plank. The vessel was assisted by local lifeboat services who brought the vessel back into port and assisted them in pumping out the water. The vessel made it successfully back to port where it continued to be pumped out. No injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A sailing yacht took on water, all persons onboard rescued and the vessel was towed to safety A sailing yacht experienced water ingress, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and one crew member stayed with the yacht. The other crew members transferred to the SAR vessel and were taken ashore. The yacht was then towed by a private company back to its home port.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Wooden fishing boat lost propulsion and was towed to a place of safety A privately owned and operated wooden fishing vessel lost power and was drifting about 6nm from shore with restricted VHF radio, no tools and no AIS. The local lifeboat responded and towed the vessel back to a place of safety. There were no injuries, pollution and damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht ran aground and refloated with minor damage A sailing yacht with two people on board ran aground on rocks. The hull/keel area sustained minor damage in the form of cracking but there was no water ingress and the vessel was able to re-float and proceed to port on its own.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crew transfer vessel lost propulsion in port engine and was towed by lifeboat into a ahrbour After collecting four technicians from a ship vessel was proceeding towards a harbour, when the vessel lost its port engine and this appears to have been due to an overheating despite the engine pumping water. After failing to restart the engine they altered course and proceeded in towards the nearest port with their starboard engine when approximately fifteen minutes later it also shut down. The onboard system provided very little information but it was indicated an overrev, RPM prior to shutdown was 4000rpm and the anchor was dropped in fifteen meters of water whilst it reset and restarts were attempted. After five minutes of failing to get the engine started, they called 999 by mobile phone and requested assistance. They were taken under tow by a lifeboat and tied up in a harbour. No damage to the vessel but they lost power in both engines.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tug towing wire parted, whilst towing a barge A Tug's towing wire broke, whilst towing a 122 meter cargo barge. The barge began to drift at a rate of 0.8 knots and was brought under control by another vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A workboat crew member broke a throttle cable after the controls became stuck A workboat was leaving a fish farm site when a crew member reported that the controls were jamming and losing control of the vessel. Whilst trying to unjam the throttle by pulling back and forth on the lever, the throttle cable snapped, the crew member managed to pull the throttle back and headed to a fish cage where the vessel was secured and the crew member called for help. Another vessel was sent to tow the casualty vessel to a port. No injuries to the crew
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship incinerator released smoke due to a partly open garbage hatch On board a cruise ship smoke began to escape from the garbage incinerator through a garbage delivery hatch that was wedged open due to too much garbage in the shoot. The emergency team on board were mustered and responded to the situation, discovering the issue quickly and shutting down the incinerator at the local controls. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A private motor cruiser ran aground on a beach A private motor cruiser with six passengers on board grounded on a beach whilst on passage. The grounding occurred 1hr prior to high water and appears to have happened at 20kts, the motor cruiser came to a rest a good metre above the high water mark. Of the six passengers: four were admitted to a local hospital and were later discharged after minor treatment. Two others were airlifted to a larger hospital with more serious injuries suspected.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel ran aground intentionally due to water ingress after hitting a submerged object. A fishing vessel deliberately grounded after hitting a submerged object. There was water ingress in the main engine room and sustained damage to the hull. The crew returned to the beached vessel to carry out repairs and pump out the water.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Shackles fastened to ladder, although Chief Mate advised ladder side ropes were secured by rope to strongpoint on deck before disembarkation. Tripping line leading aft. These infringements were spotted by pilot boat and corrected before departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo left the TSS and a crossed shallow bank due a crew member falling asleep A cargo ship was on passage when a crew member fell asleep whilst on watch. They had taken strong pain killers before the watch due to recovery from a knee operation. The vessel left the traffic separation scheme (TSS) and crossed a shallow bank without grounding. The Coastguard attempted to contact the vessel through various means with no success until another crew member arrived on the bridge for their watch. The vessel then returned to its planned passage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Catamaran hit submerged object damaging rudders and was towed A catamaran with one person on board collided with a partially submerged object and damaged both rudders. Vessel was towed back to a nearby anchorage. Beyond the damage to the rudders, there was no further damage reported, no injuries and no water ingress.
Incident type: Contact
Near miss between a ro/ro passenger vessel and a sailing yacht. There was a near miss between a ro/ro passenger vessel and a sailing yacht. The sailing vessel's turn resulted in a path heading directly towards the passenger vessel. The passenger vessel's fore and aft thrust was set to stop to reduce speed. A subsequent manoeuvre from the passenger vessel allowed for the sailing vessel to pass but resulted in pointing towards a container vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A workboat suffered engine failure and was escorted back to port A workboat suffered engine failure to the starboard engine. The vessel was able to make way slowly on one engine but was drifting towards land. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene to assist and tow if required. The SAR vessel escorted the workboat back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crewmember was airlifted to hospital resulting from a fall in the hold. A fishing vessel crewmember sustained an injury to his back and legs after a fall in in the hold. The fall was at the same level. The casualty was airlifted to hospital, due to the weather conditions, and the vessel returned to sea to continue fishing. It was confirmed that the casualty had a scan at hospital and no major injuries were detected.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Supply ship crew member received an electric shock when adjusting the thermostat of the ships stove A supply ship crew member received an electric shock when adjusting the thermostat of the galley stove. The crew member's arm jolted as a result of the shock and they suffered ligament damage to the right shoulder. They were sent ashore for medical examination at a local hospital and were discharged the same day. They were advised to rest for 7-9 days and were sent home rather than returning to the ship.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fisheries research vessel crewmember sustained a minor facial injury On board a fisheries research vessel, a crew member sustained a minor facial injury after a webbing strop got caught, causing a wire to flip up under tension and catch the seafarer on the cheek. First aid was given on board and the crew member returned to duty within 72 hours. There was no damage.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel suffered a blackout and was towed A general cargo vessel suffered propulsion failure and was towed. The vessel experienced propulsion failure and initially anchored to fix the problem. After it appeared they had regained propulsion they began to heave the anchor only for the propulsion to fail once again. They began to drift in the traffic lane and were monitored by the coastguard until a commercial salvage tug could be arranged by the owners/agents. The vessel was then towed to a nearby port for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder construction The starboard side ladder had several loose and uneven steps probably as a result of being stowed on a reel. Additionally, there were excessive seizings between all steps that made gripping problematic. The ladder was immediately replaced on board and on inspecting the port side arrangement, it appeared sound.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship stateroom steward suffered a back injury when trying to move a bed A cruise ship crewmember was working in a cabin when they sustained a back injury. The crewmember was trying to separate two beds by pulling on one, but felt a sharp pain in their back and left leg. After medical assessment on board it was found they had sustained injury to their sciatic nerve. They were given various pain medications on board but these were unsuccessful in treating the pain and they were signed off on medical grounds. The reason for the injury was reported to be due to the crew member trying to move a heavy object without appropriate assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel crew member suffered a fractured arm during cargo operations. A cargo vessel crew member suffered a fractured arm after the fall of a man basket during cargo operations. The crew member was taken to hospital and was medically disembarked and repatriated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing dinghy capsized resulting in two crew rescued by a search and rescue vessel A sailing dinghy capsized with two crew on board. They tried to right the dinghy but were not able to, so blew a whistle to attract help. A passer-by called the coastguard who then tasked a search and rescue (SAR) vessel to the scene. On arrival the SAR vessel tried to right the dinghy but were unable to, despite the arrival and help from the sailing club safety boat. The SAR vessel took the dinghy crew onboard, the safety boat towed the dinghy to a jetty where a SAR crew member had a salvage pump to assist with pumping out the water, though the dinghy continued to take on water. The SAR vessel towed the dinghy back to the sailing club, on inspection it was noted the bung had not been fitted causing the dinghy to fill with water. The dinghy crew sustained no injuries.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Near miss between bulk carrier and crude oil tanker A crude oil tanker and a bulk carrier had a close-quarters situation whilst transiting in a traffic separation scheme. The distance between the two vessels at their closest was reportedly 3 cables (approx. 550m). The tanker reported slowing down from full ahead to dead slow ahead and altering to starboard. The bulk carrier was not reported as altering her course or speed during the encounter. The crude oil tanker passed behind the stern of the bulk carrier.
Incident type: Collision
A fishery patrol vessel made contact with a quayside A fishery patrol vessel was departing from a berth, as the vessel swung off the berth the wrong engine was used in the manoeuvre resulting in the vessel making contact with the quayside. There was some denting to the bow of the vessel and damage to the quayside. No water ingress seen and no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder that was in poor condition, 'stretched', so that the lower steps were not horizontal. No pictures provided.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
RoRo suffered engine failure but made way under secondary engine to berth RoRo suffered engine failure but made way under secondary engine to berth
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cellular container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A cellular container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that there was no heaving line available for immediate use, the disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer and a tripping line was fitted at the bottom of the ladder. Additionally there were no stanchions by the pilot ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship crew member suffered burns due to economiser valve steam leak Container ship crew member suffered burns after steam leak in the engine room
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The pilot ladder was secured to the deck with shackles only and the Master was advised that it did not comply with SOLAS regulations and that corrective action had been taken.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A transfer vessel's wheelhouse window grazed by an offshore supply vessel's crane hook during lifting operations. An offshore supply vessel's crane hook hit and grazed the central wheelhouse window of a transfer vessel during lifting operations at a wind farm. No persons were injured. During a transfer of tools to the transfer vessel, the load was unhooked and the hook swung in an uncontrolled fashion. The hook glanced off a bridge roof light on the transfer vessel before hitting the top corner of the transfer vessel's central bridge window. The window crazed but held in place. The transfer vessel returned alongside to effect repairs.
Incident type: Collision
A fisheries research vessel crewmember sustained a minor injury to leg On board a fisheries research vessel a crew member sustained a minor sprain injury during redeployment of the clump weights while shooting the pelagic trawl gear. The shoot was paused as the clump weights were brought back inboard to redeploy in the correct position. The vessel was yawing due to following sea. The crewmember approached the weights and associated wire at the same time as another crewmember was unclipping the weights. The wire came free and caught the injured crewmember below the right knee, resulting in a sprain injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug towline parted whilst attempting to tow an LNG vessel The vessel was inbound into a harbour and was making a routine approach to an LNG terminal with four tugs in attendance. The other vessel was the stern/escort tug, on passing the buoys it was asked to tow astern 50%, and on approaching the buoy was asked to tow astern 75% quickly followed by 100%. On passing the buoy at approx. 4.7kts the vessel reported that their tow line had parted. The second tow was a line attached and the vessel continued to berth without further incident. No damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger ferry made contact with the quayside On approach to a ferry landing, the skipper of the vessel spotted a large log in front of the bow of the vessel. he took avoiding action by manoeuvering the vessel port letting the log go past down his starboard side but in doing so maneuvered too close to the landing colliding with the landing.
Incident type: Contact
A inshore passenger vessel passenger fell between the vessel and the quay An inshore passenger vessel passenger lost their footing when boarding the vessel and fell between the vessel and the quayside, landing on the supporting beam for the quay. The crew of the vessel assisted the passenger to safety. The passenger sustained minor injury to their foot. There was reportedly a 'lack of lighting' on the quay side.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A barge crew member was hit by a wire resulting in a fall and head injury A barge was berthed in a port, The crew were wire spooling on the deck. Towards the end of spooling, a crew member was hit on the face and appeared to have suffered concussion as well as head and neck injuries. The crew member was in and out of consciousness. The crew member was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
River cruiser crew member fell overboard when stepping ashore to secure mooring lines Whilst the vessel was maneuvering alongside the crew member went to step ashore to secure the first mooring line. When stepping ashore the crew member's life jacket strap got caught on a door handle, this knocked his balance and he fell into the water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles. Master had been advised and issue was rectified.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container Ship had a fuel leak resulting in temporary loss of propulsion A container ship lost propulsion for approximately 2.5 hours after a fuel leak. They carried out emergency repairs and remained NUC until the vessel was fit to proceed. There was no pollution, no injuries and no SAR assistance. Coastguard monitored the situation remotely until the vessel was fit to continue her passage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Longshoreman injured during cruise ship mooring operations During berthing operations for a passenger cruise ship, a longshoreman was injured when their hand became trapped between a line under tension and a slack line, resulting in an avulsion on the left hand finger. The injured longshoreman was treated on the vessel's medical center before being taken ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A mooring vessel crew member was struck by a line under tension An inland waterway vessel was involved in running additional mooring lines from a tanker that was alongside. A crew member was on deck ready to receive the additional lines, when one of the tankers mooring lines was accidently released under tension from a fixed mooring hook shoreside. The line came back and struck the crew member on the side their body. The crew member showed no signs of physical injury at the time of the incident, however afterwards showed signs of a shoulder pain. The crew member was taken to hospital by ambulance as there was concern that the mooring line may have struck the crew member on the side of the head.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container Vessel had an obstructed pilot ladder On board a container ship, there was a metal bar fixed to the railing at the access point to the deck through the railings for the pilot ladder. This causes an obstruction to the user of the pilot ladder. The embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A charter sailing yacht briefly grounded but was able to reverse into clear water A charter sailing yacht entered a creek to watch a seal colony, whilst manoeuvring the yacht, it grounded in soft mud/silt. The yacht was slowly reversed off and continued with it's passage. No reported injuries to crew or damage to the yacht.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel with 2 POB ran aground on rocks A sailing vessel with two persons on board ran aground on rocks. They drifted off the rocks and were able to drop anchor but the local lifeboat still attended and towed them back to a nearby marina. They had to do some minor repairs. The hull integrity was not compromised. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel ran aground at the entrance to a harbour. A sailing vessel ran aground at the entrance to a harbour, blocking it. The local crisis response team assisted the vessel in refloating with the use of a tow. The vessel then made its own way alongside. There was no damage, pollution or injuries. u
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. Instead of being secured to strong points on the deck with ropes secured to the side ropes, the ladder was suspended at the fish plate by means of shackles fixed to the deck, bringing the weight of the ladder onto a single step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A dredger had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A trailing suction hopper dredger had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that there was no lifebuoy with a self-igniting light not available for immediate use
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug's towing wire parted whilst in towing operation A tug's towing line parted whilst undertaking a tow of a containership on entry into port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship made contact with the jetty whilst entering port A container ship made contact with the jetty whilst entering a port resulting in damage to the steel work of a diagonal rubbing strake. There was no damage to the vessel's shell plating.
Incident type: Contact
Yacht Crew member had their finger amputated A motor yacht crew member suffered an accident which resulted in one of his fingers being torn off. A safety boat was dispatched to bring him to shore where an attending ambulance took him to hospital. No specific information about how his finger was torn off was given.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember amputated finger in block whilst heaving gear. Fishing vessel crewmember amputated their left index finger in a block whilst heaving gear. The vessel steamed back to port where the casualty was transported to hospital in a private vehicle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crew member sustained a leg injury whilst carrying out duties as part of normal fishing operations A fishing vessel crew member sustained soft tissue damage to their leg and were advised by hospital staff to rest for a number of weeks. The vessel was hauling its net at the time of the incident and the injured party was stood, observing that the net was going onto the net drum correctly. Whilst doing so, the vessel took a heavy roll to starboard and the crew member lost their balance. This resulted in their leg becoming jammed between the net and the net guide rail and causing the injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel made contact with a pier as the tide rose resulting in water ingress The vessel became stuck under a pier as the tide rose, another fishing vessel managed to pull them free which also stopped the water ingress that had started one of the hatches initially. All crew members were taken off the vessel safely and no pollution was confirmed.
Incident type: Contact
A tug lost position whilst towing a vessel A tug whilst towing another vessel lost it's position resulting in the tug listing to port. The tow-line was released with no damage to either vessel or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship pilot ladder rigging didn't to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cellular container ship had a non-SOLAS-conforming pilot ladder A cellular container vessel had a non-conforming pilot ladder due to the securing method being a welded plate on deck for a step of the ladder to placed on to take the weight of the ladder. This is not correct as the weight is designed to be taken on the side ropes, not an individual step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A patrol vessel suffered a loss of power for thirty minutes but were able to restore power A patrol vessel whilst on patrol experienced a power failure, the contingency plan was followed and applied. The vessel position was frequently checked to ensure navigationally safe. Critical Electronic Bridge equipment remained fully operational. The power was restored but failed again when changing back from emergency DG to main power. The crew managed to restore power to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel suffered a steering and electrics failure in poor weather A fishing vessel lost steering and electrics in poor weather. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed to assist. The fishing vessel managed to effect repairs and it proceeded on passage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember injured their hand whilst grinding a winch bracket A Ro/Ro passenger vessel crew member was grinding a winch bracket on the mooring winch when, they went to adjust their hand grip on the grinder but their hand slipped. The grinding disc made contact with the crew member's left hand resulting in an injury to the index finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel had a non-compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-compliant pilot ladder arrangement. The pilot ladder was not properly secured to a strong point on the main deck and was rigged with shackles over the bulwark. Action was taken to rectify the securing method and safe boarding of the pilot took place. There were no injures, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two crew members fell overboard from a RIB and were recovered by the third crew member A RIB with three crew onboard was reportedly travelling at speed when the wind got underneath the vessel and caused it to veer sideways. This resulted in two crew going overboard and the windscreen breaking. The two crew were in the water for some time before being recovered by the remaining crew member, they were showing signs of hypothermia once recovered. The third crew member suffered from a shoulder injury whilst recovering one of the immersed crew. None of the crew members were wearing lifejackets. They were able to return to a marina where they were met by the ambulance service and taken to hospital for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A lone skipper on a sailing yacht suffered propulsion failure and was towed A lone skipper on a sailing yacht experienced propulsion failure whilst motor sailing. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed, the SAR vessel assisted by towing the yacht into port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro-ro cargo ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A pilot launch reported that no stantions were found to be on top of the ladder, the vessel proceeded to an anchorage escorted by a pilot boat launch until the matter was resolved
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A containership had a non-conforming pilot ladder Combination pilot ladder onboard a container ship was not safely rigged. It was of the trapdoor type and the loose ladder did not reach above the platform. The ropes were secured with quick release hitches which could have come undone if the wrong bit was held by the user. There were no injuries or damage reported. The combination ladder was not rigged in compliance with current SOLAS requirements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Moored fishing vessel's derrick and gear struck another fishing vessel while alongside While alongside, a trawler made contact with the fishing vessel moored next to it with the port derrick. When topping up the operator over topped the derrick applying too much force to the topping lift wire, which parted the top lug and the derrick fell onto the backstay of the other fishing vessel. The damage was superficial and there were no injuries. Referred to by the repartee as a 'near miss' due to the fact that people could have been injured by the falling derrick but were not present in the area at the time.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship crewmember sustained a fractured foot following a fall down stairs. A cruise ship crewmember missed the last step on a staircase resulting in a fractured left foot. The vessel was alongside and the casualty was disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel grounded on edge of a shoal and towed by tug With the Master at the helm, the vessel departed and proceeded into the dock to complete her swing. She returned to the dock and lined up for the outer passage. On entering the river the bow grounded on the edge of the shoal. Due to the vessel's length, the stern of the vessel did not clear the southern side of the dock entrance. This resulted in the vessel's stern coming to rest on the tyre fendering on the south side of the dock entrance. Using the bow thruster, main engine, and port helm, an attempt was made to clear the shoal and lift the stern off the fendering. Though the stern lifted slightly the bow failed to move. It was evident that the vessel was wedged athwart the river. On the grounds of safety, the Master informed that they had requested the immediate assistance of a tug to aid their situation. On the prompt arrival of the tug, they directed her to push on the starboard shoulder to clear the shoal and then instructed her to push on the port quarter to safely aid the swing of the vessel. They finally asked her to push on the port bow to help maintain the vessel's position in the deeper water well away from the shoal. When heading out the vessel proceeded safely on outbound passage. The tug was released, and the vessel proceeded to sea without further incident. The Master & crew established that the vessel had sustained no damage and that all systems were in working order.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A products tanker had a damaged pilot ladder. The plastic support chock for one of the spreaders was broken. The issue was raised to the vessel who replaced the pilot ladder with an undamaged one and condemned the broken one.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel and a fishing vessel collided during a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out a training exercise with a fishing vessel when the two collided. The SAR vessel was coming alongside the fishing vessel to establish a tow alongside, when the bow of the fishing vessel made contact with the railings of the SAR vessel. The relative inexperience of the coxswain and the force 5 winds resulted in the SAR vessel drifting faster than anticipated and the coxswain didn't stop the drift in time to prevent the collision.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo Vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ladder was not secured properly with the weight of the ladder and pilot resting on a spreader up against the ships hand rails. Man ropes were not secured and shackles attached to man ropes in an attempt to make ladder look secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel crew member fell onto the quayside whilst carrying out maintenance duties A cargo vessel crew member was carrying out maintenance on a lifeboat when they fell onto the quayside and then rolled into the water. The crew member was able to get out themself via a ladder. Once on shore the crew member experienced pain to the head and ribs. An ambulance was called and the casualty was transferred to hospital for assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel crew member fell overboard and recovered quickly A service vessel was assisting in mooring a tanker, a crew member from the service vessel fell into the water. With help from other crew members they were safely pulled back onto the vessel within minutes and taken ashore. The crew member was assessed and was able to warm up. The crew member was advised to attend hospital if they started to feel unwell. There were no injuries, a sore arm which the crew member could have hit when falling into the water or being pulled out.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot vessel hit a large wave resulting in minor injuries to a crew member and two pilots A pilot vessel with six crew onboard was heading out to a vessel when it hit a large wave resulting in three of the crew injuring themselves. One crew member had banged their head, a second had sustained an injury to their back and the third had also banged their head and could feel some minor pain on the right side of the neck. The vessel radioed ashore to notify what had happened and the crew were asked if they needed medical attention, they replied they did not but stated that the weather conditions were not suitable for the pilot vessel to proceed and as a result, the pilot vessel headed back to port. Once ashore the three crew sought medical attention, the third crew member returned to work with the other two receiving further hospital treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)