baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Cruise ship had smoke coming out of a ceiling light due to a failed component. A cruise ship has a smell coming from a ceiling light where there was failed component which was burned. The power supply was removed from this light and the burned transformed was later replaced.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel ran aground A pelagic trawler ran aground and started to list to port. The vessel was not taking on any water, the four crew were taken off the vessel by the local lifeboat service as the tide was dropping. The crew will return to the vessel when the tide rises and with the assistance of another fishing vessel they will pump out any water and tow the vessel back to port once it has re-floated. There were no damages, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A pelagic trawler crewmember sustained a laceration to the hand A pelagic trawler crewmember sustained a laceration to the hand when hauling gear and a rope came under tension and cut them between the thumb and forefinger. First aid was administered and the crewmember went to hospital by taxi when the vessel got to port. Radio medical advice was offered but was not necessary because the bleeding was under control by then.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot involved in berthing a cement carrier slipped on the deck and sustained minor injuries A pilot was disembarking a cement carrier while alongside and when crossing the main deck, they slipped and landed on the deck. They sustained bruising injures to their leg and hip. The deck was reportedly slippery. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was able to complete another pilotage job later that day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger slipped and fell on open deck resulting in a fractured wrist. A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell on the open deck resulting in a fractured wrist. The casualty was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line During mooring operations, a shoreside worker discovered that the offshore supply vessel's aft mooring party were using weighted heaving lines.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Suction dredger grounded briefly resulting in no damage. Suction dredger was berthed when the chief engineer swung the boom out and it was discovered that there was a CPU fault on the discharge system and it was inoperable. Due to tidal restrictions and the fully loaded condition, a pilot was requested to return the vessel to sea. The pilot returned and all lines were clear. The vessel developed a port side list of approximately five degrees and steering was reported as unresponsive by the pilot. It is suspected that the vessel grounded on the starboard side. The engine power was increased and the vessel was removed from the bank. There were no injuries or damage reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel fouled it's propeller resulting in a tow back to port A fishing vessel with five crew onboard fouled it's propeller on a rope. The vessel requested assistance and was towed back to port by another fishing vessel. On arrival the fishing vessel was assisted into port by a tug.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship crew member sustained injury to knee when lifting On board a container ship while taking provisions, a crew member sustained a twist injury to their knee while lifting a bag of flour. Injury resulted in shore ambulance attendance and transfer to local hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Motor boat suffered a grounding and required a tow to safety making its way into port under own steam The vessel grounded and then had to be towed but managed to make it into port under its own steam. Also, some oil spillage was confirmed however no knowledge of any damage to the hull is unknown.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Whipping for the chocks was loose resulting in the steps not sitting horizontal and making them wobble.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel fouled its propeller A fishing vessel fouled its propeller on a rope. It was not in any danger but due to the weather conditions, it did request a tow back to a safe haven.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ladder was secured in full length around handrails with no other provision for securing available. Steps were secured with metal seizings that had slipped on a substantial number which caused the steps to rotate when stepped on.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot fell off a ladder onto pilot vessel whilst embarking a vessel A pilot vessel was alongside a vehicle carrier, a pilot was attempting to board the vehicle carrier. As the pilot vessel rose on the swell, the pilot stepped on to the ladder and moved up as quickly as possible, the pilot vessel fell away and rose again quicker than expected and caught under the ladder and lifted the ladder and pilot upwards. The pilot stepped backwards on to the pilot vessel before it fell away again, but stumbled slightly and fell backwards into the forward rails, the pilot's back hit the rails heavily. Another crew member held onto the pilot to stop them from falling into the water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel was towed back to safe water after experiencing steering failure A fishing vessel with two people on board experienced steering failure and requested to be towed back to safe waters. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed and towed the vessel back to safety. There were no injuries or damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement because there was a home made bracket fitted on the side of the vessel designed to hold a step of the pilot ladder. This meant that the full weight of the ladder was held on one step rather than the side ropes. The protruding bracket also posed a risk to the pilot boat when coming alongside. The pilot didn't use the ladder to board, and instead stepped through the shell door when the pilot boat was lifted higher on a wave.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-pax ferry crew member tripped on door frame and fractured ankle A galley crew member tripped on the lower edge of the door frame and fractured their ankle
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser experienced propulsion failure and required assistance A motor cruiser suffered propulsion failure after the propeller reportedly hit the seabed. The three people onboard were wearing lifejackets and the vessel was anchored while waiting for assistance. The vessel was towed back by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier experienced a smouldering fire in a cargo hold A bulk carrier was alongside and loading scrap metal when it was noticed that smoke appeared to be coming from the one of the holds onboard. A fire engine was sent to the scene, approximately 50tons of cargo was discharged from the hold. Shortly after this, the smoke/fire was contained. An investigation identified that a lithium battery had been found amongst the scrap that was removed and was believed to be the issue.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A pilot boarding a general cargo vessel slipped and fell 3m to the deck below A pilot was boarding a general cargo vessel, as they reached the top of the ladder the pilot transferred their hands to the handholds either side of the boarding position. The pilot's left hand slipped off the handhold and they could not hold with the right hand, resulting in falling 3metres to the deck of the pilot cutter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
River ferry contacted a pontoon An inshore ferry contacted a shore structure during a deck officer training exercise when approaching the berth. The angle of approach was too wide resulting in the vessel striking the berth where there was no fender fitted. The vessels rubbing strake was damaged and compressed with an area of contact about 18 inches in length. There was no severe or structural damage and no injuries.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel suffered loss of steering and grounded requiring a tow from tugs The vessel was on passage at the time when it suffered a loss of steering and resulting in a grounding on a sandbank. The steering power was fixed and managed to refloat with the tide and assistance from two tugs who also towed the vessel into a port and no water ingress was confirmed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An inshore lifeboat capsized whilst attempting a rescue of a swimmer, who later died. An inshore search and rescue vessel with 3 crew capsized whilst attempting to effect a rescue of a swimmer in difficulties. An all weather lifeboat responded to both the capsize and the swimmer, rescuing the 3 inshore search and rescue vessel crew and recovering the swimmer from the water. The swimmer was pronounced deceased by attending ambulance services. The all weather lifeboat towed the inshore search and rescue vessel back to port. The 3 search and rescue vessel crewmembers were unharmed and the vessel itself did not report any damages. There was no pollution reported.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. At 6.6m draft aft, full extension of the pilot ladder from the main deck was not low enough for the main deck of the pilot boat, approximately 60cm above.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship suffered a breach in the hull resulting in leaked fuel A container ship crew noticed an oil slick on the surface next to the vessel. Upon investigation, it was evident there was a crack in one of the bunkers. The extent of the fuel leak was not known but was described by the ship as a few tons or hundreds of litres. The type of fuel was very low sulphur fuel oils (VLSFO) and transferred to another bunker.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A historical fishing vessel aground, the passengers and crew members evacuated A historical fishing vessel with four crew and seven passengers onboard were on passage down river, the vessel grounded on a shoal on a falling tide. A search and rescue (SAR) arrived on scene and evacuated all the passengers and one crew member. The three remaining crew attempted to refloat the vessel at high tide with assistance from a RIB but it was unsuccessful. The vessel was anchored and the crew disembarked, the vessel was later refloated and towed to a harbour for inspection by a surveyor.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel grounded resulting in damage to the water pump on the starboard engine A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was putting a crew member ashore, the bow was on the bank. As the crew member jumped off the stern can around and grounded on a single bank. After several unsuccessful attempts at freeing the vessel and the tide ebbing, the helm called for assistance from another SAR vessel. The SAR vessel arrived and pulled the grounded SAR vessel clear into deeper water. Checks were carried out and all seemed to be ok but after the vessel started to move away, the engine temperature warning light came on. The crew realised there was no water running through the starboard engine. The engine was shut down and they returned to station on one engine. On investigation, it was identified as a damaged water pump that was replaced.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger fractured their ankle A cruise ship passenger fractured their ankle by climbing down onto a table and losing their balance, resulting in a fracture. The guest was wearing flip-flops at the time. The reason given for climbing on the table was that a football became lodged in a net that surrounded the area where the passenger was, and they climbed up to retrieve it.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fisheries patrol vessel experienced propulsion failure A fisheries patrol vessel experienced propulsion failure due to a suspected malfunction on the engine management system. The system was suspected to have failed due to its age and/or lack of recent service by the manufacturer. Problems of this nature had already been reported by the vessel management to shore superintendents. The vessel managed to get the main engine back on line and proceed safely to the next port. There were no injuries, damages or pollution. The vessel management have booked a service with the manufacturers.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A single handed creel vessel experienced propulsion failure and associated water ingress and was towed to safety A single handed wooden creel potter declared a MAYDAY after a sea water hose for the main engine burst resulting in water ingress and propulsion failure. The vessel was left drifting. The local lifeboat services attended and towed the vessel back to safe water. There were no injuries, pollution or further damages to the vessel beyond the hose.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pleasure vessel became ensnared by an underwater obstruction (rope) A sailing vessel became ensnared in an underwater obstruction that fouled the propeller. Divers attended and freed the vessel and it was able to continue on passage without further issues.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crewmember suffered a knife injury to their foot. A fishing vessel crewmember stabbed their own foot with a knife whilst trying to deal with a conger eel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and the crewman was transferred to an ambulance in the harbour.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Securing arrangements made to the hinged platform on one side and spinning eye on the bulkhead on the other.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Pilot ladder winch not secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Gen cargo vessel pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations Upon boarding the vessel it was noted that the pilot ladder, although securely fastened with rope lashings and was secured to the ship's railings. This was due to an absence of a designated strong point on the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Recreational motor vessel suffered power failure and was unable to recover anchor so was towed back to port A recreational motor boat experienced power failure and anchored in the vicinity of an offshore windfarm. The lone skipper was unable to recover the anchor and requested assistance from the Coastguard, due to concerns that the vessel would drift if the anchor was dropped. A windfarm vessel responded to the calls for assistance and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A dredger crew member was injured when swinging out the lifeboat. A crew member was undertaking a weekly swinging out of lifeboats to prove wires and sheaves and inspect for water ingress or fractures and prove limit switches. A full safety brief was given prior to evolution. The starboard boat swung and recovered successfully, the incident occurred whilst repeating the same evolution with the port lifeboat. The crew member then placed their hand in between the davit and the davit arm whilst the boat was being manually wound in after the limit switch had been activated. Davit's arm crushed their right finger against the longitudinal stiffener on the davit. Evolution was immediately stopped by OIC, the brake was released, the boat swung back out slightly, and the finger was immediately released. First aid and cleaning of wound completed by OIC. Shore medical assistance was sought.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An inland waterway vessel lost power and was towed to shore. An inland passenger vessel with one person onboard suffered power failure and was drifting. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel assisted and provided a tow back to the jetty. The vessel had a similar incident a few days previously and were towed by a SAR vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Small motor vessel hit a submerged object resulting in loss of propulsion A small motor vessel lost propulsion after running over a rock whilst out on an early morning fishing trip. They were 400m from the shore and there were no other vessels in the vicinity to give immediate assistance. The local lifeboat service attended their vessel and towed them back to the nearby marina. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
River cruiser collided with a rental canoe resulting in 2 MOB River cruiser collided with a rental canoe resulting in 2 MOB. Cruiser came around a corner too fast, sounding a bell, but was unprepared for a slow moving uncontrolled canoe in its path.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel crew member stood up as the craft made a turn and went overboard A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on a routine patrol. The vessel was crewed by two people; the helm and another crew member. The crew member thought they saw something in the water and stood up to gain a better view. As they stood up, the helm made a turn and the crew member overboard. The crew member was hit in the head by the propeller guard causing a minor injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Close quarters situation between a cement carrier and a yacht. A cement carrier was inbound when the pilot noticed an inbound yacht navigating erratically. The carrier sounded its horn and started to alter course to take avoiding action. The skipper then manoeuvred the vessel to the north of the channel and clear of the yacht.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel was taking on water A fishing potter started to take on water. The on board pumps were able to keep up with the ingress so that the vessel could make its own way back to a safe port. Another fishing vessel stood by, accompanying it back to port should the situation escalate. No life boat service/SAR services were deployed.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Close quarters situation between Ro/Ro passenger vessel and a port tender. A close quarters situation between Ro/Ro passenger vessel and a port tender. As the Ro/Ro vessel approached the dock, the tender altered course across from the red side of the channel to the green side of the channel, giving the Ro/Ro a zero CPA. Five short blast were sounded three times by the Ro/Ro vessel. No action was taken by the tender resulting in a crash stop, followed by a hard alteration of course from the Ro/Ro vessel. The tender still took no action and did not respond to VHF.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel capsized in the surf resulting in two crew in the water A search and rescue (SAR) vessel with two crew onboard was launching on exercise. The vessel was hit by a wave on the shore edge and capsized. Both the vessel and crew washed up on the shore. Shore crew assisted to lift the vessel off the crew. Both crew were taken to hospital for suspected water inhalation but were released with no further injuries.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A commercial sailing vessel grounded resulting in minor damage and water ingress. A commercial sailing yacht ran aground resulting in minor damage and water ingress which was managed by the bilge pump. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel assisted in refloating the yacht which then proceeded unassisted. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger fell whilst descending the stairway, resulting in a fractured hip A cruise ship passenger was descending an internal staircase when they missed the last step, lost their balance and fell to the floor. The passenger was taken to the medical centre for an x-ray and treatment for a fractured hip. The passenger was then sent to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that the lowest spreader step was bent and therefore was not horizontal.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell down stairs and fractured their shoulder A cruise ship passenger entered the vessel from the embarkation area and misjudged a small step resulting in a fall and fracturing the left shoulder. The passenger was medically disembarked at the port. Inspection of the area was well lit with lighting and in good condition, no defects reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel suffered a puncture in a sponson during an exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel's crew were practicing rigging a tow using the cleats on a pontoon. Whilst moving from an astern tow to an alongside tow, the port side stern sponson was punctured on a metal bracket underneath the pontoon.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Small passenger ferry was towed by another vessel following water cock issue. A small passenger ferry had a water cock issue and were towed by another vessel. The vessel was water tight and no damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew member fell overboard from a yacht and was recovered by a police vessel A crew member was found holding onto the vessel, a police launch recovered the crew member, and was found to have potentially swallowed water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax ferry crew member's hand became trapped during lifeboat operations trapping resulting in serious injury On board a ro-pax ferry during a lifeboat recovery a crew member sustained as serious hand injury after their hand was trapped between the gripe lever and handrail. The crew member was taken to hospital and given treatment. Injury resulted in lacerations and broken knuckle bone.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cellular container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A cellular container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder for the following reasons: - No lifebuoy with self-igniting light available for immediate use - A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder - Bottom of the ladder was deformed - The ladder was laying over the rubbing strakes of the ship's side and therefore not free of obstruction
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro passenger vessel went aground on approach to ferry terminal. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel grounded upon arrival to ferry terminal. There was minor hull damage and no injuries. The vessel refloated on its own and the master conducted tank and void space inspection and trimmed water and floated off on rising tide then berthed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cargo vessel used a weighted heaving line When entering a lock, a weighted monkeys fist was used, upon inspection a metal nut was found inside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel crew member fell from height sustaining an injury A crew member on a general cargo vessel slipped and fell off a ladder while painting the cargo hold resulting in facial injuries. An ambulance was called to provide medical attention, the crew member was then transferred to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crew transfer vessel had an engine failure and was towed to harbour by its sister vessel. Crew transfer vessel had an engine failure and was towed to harbour by its sister vessel. The vessel was in no imminent danger and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fire fight vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Fire fight vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel experienced a small fire that was burnt itself out A ro-pax vessel passenger noticed that a mop head was on fire and went to inform a crew member. By the time the crew member was on the scene the fire had burned itself out, the mop head was smouldering, no flames present. The crew member fetched a bucket of water, doused the mop and cooled the deck. There was an ash tray on the bulkhead in the area for passenger use and it may have been ash that ignited the mop, the ash tray was removed.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their shoulder A cruise ship passenger was walking in the restaurant area when they fell whilst going up a step to a raised area. They landed on their shoulder and sustained a fracture. The passenger had recently had a cataract removal operation and their eyes were sensitive to the light making it difficult to see. The sea condition was also rough with gale force winds. The passenger was stabilized on board in the medical centre before being disembarked to hospital at the next port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore crew transfer vessel crew member fractured ribs after falling into a open void whilst washing windows The vessel had sailed to bring a welding team to a WPB pontoon and moored alongside the pontoon. The welding team was transferred and the vessel remained alongside and waited for the welding team to bring them back to the shore when they are finished. The crew opened a hatch cover to ventilate the void because condensation was observed in the void. Sometime later it was decided to clean the windows, two of the windows are located above the open void. One of the crew members fell into the open void while cleaning the windows and broke five ribs. The crew member climbed out of the void and walked to the aft of the vessel where they met the captain, the captain stabilized the crew member and then informed the MCC. The Captain unmoored and sailed back to the Marina. The vessel arrived at the marina where an ambulance was waiting, the ambulance left the marina and brought the casualty to the hospital. The crew member was kept in hospital for 1 night for observation and was released from hospital in the afternoon the next day and is now recovering at a family residence.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pilot vessel became hard and fast on the mooring chains of a pontoon. Pilot vessel became hard and fast on the mooring chains of a pontoon. FRS rescued the crew and stood by until the pilot vessel was able to float clear of the mooring chains and shadowed her whilst she made her way to the pilot landing stage. There was possible propeller damage but the vessel had been lifted for further inspection.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Master informed. Pilot ladder secured by L shaped (step) bracket and also bar. The correct rigging method has been explained, including photos of best practice.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship suffered a small fire that started in a coffee machine A cruise ship crew member was in a crew room and noticed the coffee machine was emitting flames and smoke. The crew member informed the bridge, a team was sent to the crew room and isolated the power supply. The coffee/milk and sugar dispenser inside the coffee machinery had melted and was removed.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A yacht experienced machinery failure and was at risk of going aground A sailing vessel experienced propulsion failure in coastal waters and was in danger of running aground without a tow. Local search and rescue services attended and towed it to safety. There were no injuries, pollution or damages to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro-pax ferry trailer on car deck caught fire The vessel was on passage when a plug-in drop trailer stowed on a deck caught fire. Two dry powder extinguishers were used initially by the car deck watch team. The GES was sounded and the coastguard was informed and DPA advised, who then informed authorities. Power cut-off and drencher in affected section activated. the fire team entered with a foam applicator and reported the fire was out and cooling down continued. Passengers and crew, apart from other fire watch and clean-up teams, were stood down. The DPA and coastguard advised vessel was safe to continue to the original destination port, as per schedule. Power to the vehicle deck was restored after ETO and the 2nd Engineer's assessment. A fire watch was maintained until the vessel's arrival in port and all used FFE equipment was replaced. The refrigerated drop trailer which caught fire, and its cargo, was the only source of damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-ro cargo vessel crew member slipped on the stairway and fractured their foot. A ro-ro cargo vessel crew member was assigned the job of cleaning the aft stairway starting from the top platform. After a break the crew member resumed cleaning the stairway. Whilst shifting a bucket with water in from the top to the lower platform, the crew member slipped on the second step down from the top platform, lost their balance and fell to the lower step, causing an injury to the right foot. First aid was administered.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A port tender was alongside transferring passengers to a vessel when one person fell in the water A port tender was preparing to transfer passengers to a naval vessel via a pilot ladder. Two passengers had already transferred, as the next passenger had their hands on the ladder, the tender and naval vessel started to part. The passenger hesitated then fell in the water. The naval vessel was contacted that there was a man overboard (MOB). The passenger was recovered back onto the port tender and then transferred on to the naval vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel lost engine power and was towed by the RNLI back to harbour. Fishing vessel lost engine power just after it had taken aboard some prawn pots. The vessel headed towards the harbour but the engine laboured and then stopped. The crew were unable to access the vhf due to where the pots had been stacked so they contacted the coastguard by mobile phone. The local lifeboat were on exercise and provided a tow back to harbour. It was found that that coolant had leaked from the fresh water cooling feed from the freshwater pump to the water cooled exhaust manifold.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel had a fuel issue and was towed back to harbour A fishing vessel had a fuel issue, broke down and were unable to start their engine. The vessel was in no immediate danger, they had their gear down which effectively acted as an anchor. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An offshore supply vessel's fast rescue craft capsized whilst being towed Whilst an offshore supply vessel was alongside in a harbour they deployed their fast rescue craft (FRC) for testing. During the test, the FRC grill intake was fouled by a rope which stopped the engine. The supply vessel then launched it's daughter craft to tow the FRC, the crew from the FRC transferred to the daughter craft. As the FRC was towed back, water came over the stern, resulting in a capsize. The rope which was fouling the FRC was then cut and the FRC towed back. Both vessels were recovered back onboard the supply vessel with no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A chartered sailing vessel ran aground and was recovered with lifeboat assistance A charter sailing yacht with 6 people on board ran aground on a sand bank after experiencing propulsion failure. The crew were rescued by lifeboat services after issuing a MAYDAY and the anchor was deployed to maintain the vessel position. The vessel was later recovered and towed to safety. There were no damages, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel had a near miss with a recreational motor vessel. A fishing vessel was operating with day shape up, a recreational vessel was nearby. The fishing vessel alerted the other vessel that they were going to alter course. The recreational vessel stated that they were going to continue on the same course and speed which the fishing vessel was not happy with. The recreational vessel said they would increase speed to allow the fishing vessel to pass astern. The two vessels passed in close quarters.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained a finger injury whilst operating the trawl door. A fishing vessel crewmember sustained a finger injury whilst operating the trawl door. A wave hit the door and caught the casualty's finger resulting in some flesh being torn away. The casualty did not need a medical transfer and was taken to hospital once on shore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Motorboat clipped rocks resulting in water ingress and required a tow The vessel was on passage when it clipped some rocks and then started taking on water because the bottom section appeared to have been ripped out. Another vessel arrived to assist in managing to get all persons off. They also managed to tow the vessel to safety back into port, and the lifeboat had also provided assistance with placing salvage pumps onboard. No injuries were confirmed and persons on board were just shaken up by the experience.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship crewmember suffered a carpal bone contusion after trapping hand in a fire screen door. A cruise ship crewmember headed to the open deck for a smoke. They opened the fire screen door with their right hand and the door swung back and closed on their hand due to strong wind. The crewmember suffered a carpal bone contusion and was signed off work and medically disembarked despite x rays revealing that there was no fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel fouled its prop and was towed by another fishing vessel and assisted by ALB into harbour. Fishing vessel fouled its prop and was towed by another fishing vessel and assisted by an RNLI ALB into harbour. The vessel sustained no damage and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel sustained propeller damage during recovery onto trailer A life boat was carrying out a stern recovery onto the carriage after an exercise, during the recovery the prop made contact with the carriage resulting in the loss of a propeller blade. the propeller has been replaced and there was no further damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure resulting in a tow back to port. A fishing vessel suffered engine failed resulting in a tow back to port. The fishing vessel broadcast a Panpan requesting a tow from as the vessel was drifting. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel deployed to the scene as the fishing vessel was starting to drift amongst other shipping and there was concern for the two crew onboard. The vessel was towed to a harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Tripping line below spreader, leading aft. No chocks on steps below spreader. Ladder secure with thin heaving line. Winch not secured by mechanical means. All steps on ladder painted
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Hire cruiser grounded and was recovered with no reported damage or injuries. A hire cruiser ran aground and were recovered by a boat recovery company. No persons were injured and no damage was reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
General cargo ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement The pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel sustained propeller damage during recovery on trailer A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was being loaded onto a trailer ready to be pulled out of the water when a wave lifted the vessel off the trailer and dropped it down off-centre resulting in some damage to the port propeller. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and began drifting towards the shore A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was drifting toward the shore. The vessel was quickly taken under tow by another fishing vessel that was in the area and towed to the vessel's mooring.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
SAR craft grounded, damaging the gearbox and propeller Search and rescue craft was conducting a shoreline search when it briefly grounded and caused damage to its propeller and gearbox. It was taken back to station and repaired within a matter of hours.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line. Advised to check other heaving lines.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk/oil/chemical carrier vessel had a non-SOLAS-conforming pilot ladder An bulk/oil/chemical carrier had a non-SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder arrangement, it was not secured to a strong point on the deck and the pilot ladder mechanical reel was not secured. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An LNG tanker used a weighted heaving line during transfer of pilot's equipment An LNG Tanker used a weighted heaving line whilst transferring pilot's equipment during pilot disembarkation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier experienced a scrap metal fire in a cargo hold. A bulk carrier was loading scrap metal when it was observed that smoke was emitting from one of the cargo holds. Shoreside workers continuously discharged the cargo in order to locate the cause of smoke with out further success. The vessel's crew started to spray water inside the cargo hold using 3 fire hoses without success. The Port Authority requested that the cargo hold was closed and CO2 released.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel crewman sustained a facial injury whilst hauling gear and was taken into the care of the ambulance service. Fishing vessel crewmember suffered three inch deep cut to their lip and cheek whilst hauling gear. The fishing vessel transported the casualty to port where they were taken into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship made contact with quayside on arrival, causing damage to the vessel and the quayside Whilst entering Goole the vessel made contact with the South Jetty Pier in way of the stb'd quater. This resulted in damage to the ships shell plating and damage to the Jetty fendering.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a pier pile whilst unberthing resulting in minor damage A ro-pax vessel was unberthing, the vessel was going astern and was being pushed onto the pie piles by a strong wind. A section of the rubber belting on port forward shoulder caught on one of the pier piles and was pulled out.
Incident type: Contact
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Shackles used to choke side ropes, tripping line leading aft on third step
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A contractor on a cruise ship injured their shoulder after falling from a ladder. A contractor on board a cruise ship was on a ladder when they slipped while descending the ladder. To try and prevent falling, the contractor outstretched their arms into the edges of the damper. This resulted in a shoulder muscle strain and were advised to rest at home.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
RNLI IRB crewmember fell overboard during a training exercise and was recovered with no injuries. RNLI IRB was conducting a training drill to recover a casualty floating in the water. While attempting to recover the casualty the irb crew was knocked overboard by a wave. The helm drove to irb to safety. Both the crew and the casualty were recovered unhurt.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel made contact with breakwater arriving in Shoreham Port A fishing vessel made contact with a breakwater upon arrival to harbour resulting in damage to the bow forward of the collision bulkhead
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel fouled prop and towed back to port Fishing vessel fouled prop and towed back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel crewmember suffered burns whilst operating a high pressure washer. A fishing crew member was conducting cleaning during a harbour maintenance period on the bridge deck using a high pressure washer and hot water. The hot water hit their foot resulting in localised scalding burns and removal of skin from one toe. The crew member was advised to return home after visiting hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing Dingy with two person's onboard capsized A sailing dingy with two people on board capsized. The people were rescued by lifeboat and taken ashore and the dingy was towed separately by another lifeboat.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder arrangement A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder arrangement. The ladder was not checked or supervised by a watch keeping deck officer, a tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder and the ladder was secured by shackles around the side ropes meaning the weight was on a single step rather than the whole of the side ropes and strong points on deck. The captain was informed and the ladder was secured correctly before disembarkation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel and RNLI vessel collided during operations resulting in minor damage. RNLI Tamar class sustained minor damage after colliding with a fishing vessel whilst taking a fisherman off the vessel and transferring a crewmember to assist. As the vessel dropped with the swell and the fishing vessel rose, the lifeboat was struck by a stainless steel tube overhanging the fishing vessel's gunnel. The port bow of the lifeboat sustained minor damage and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
Yacht crewmember broke their leg and ankle after falling during mooring operations. Yacht crewmember broke their leg and ankle after falling during mooring operations. The casualty was on the stern of the craft and positioned to complete berthing when they caught their foot in netting and subsequently lost their balance and fell backwards. They managed to catch hold of a wire but still broke their right leg and ankle in several places. The other crewmember freed them and placed them on the pontoon. Ambulance arrived on scene and took the casualty to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel ran aground due to watch keeper falling asleep, with all persons abandoning to liferaft and were rescued successfully. Fishing vessel ran hard aground with all 4 crew abandoning to liferaft and were successfully rescued by lifeboat. There were no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro/Ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ro/Ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder rigged using cargo securing chains through side ropes. Re-rigged incorrectly using small diameter rope .
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel suffered gearbox failure whilst on an exercise and was towed back A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on a training exercise with a trainer and two crew. Whilst on route to a location at planing speed, the vessel experienced a reduction of drive from the engine due to gearbox failure. The vessel was recovered by another SAR vessel and towed back to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sail training vessel grounded resulting in no damage or injuries. A sail training vessel grounded on a mud bank. The vessel grounded without sustaining damage or injuries to those onboard. The vessel refloated on the next tide with assistance from a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and then proceeded to its destination under its own power.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Pilot vessel crewmember sustained an ankle injury while boarding a pilot boat. Pilot boat crewmember was stepping onto the vessel when he rolled his ankle resulting in a possible hairline fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel was manouvering alongside a berth when another passenger vessel collided with its stern quarter An inland waterway passenger vessel was manouvering alongside a berth when another inland waterway passenger vessel collided with the starboard, stern quarter of the berthing vessel. There were no injuries to anoyone on either vessel but there was some minor damage to the vessels. No damage significant enough to rule either vessel out of service.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-pax vessel's rescue boat descended unexpectedly after being hoisted Passenger Ro-Ro vessel reported near miss during rescue boat training after the rescue boat started lowering under tension. It was discovered that the counterweight was not in the correct position despite being checked. A ro-pax vessel was carrying out rescue boat training drills. On recovery, the boat was hooked onto painter and falls, lifted 1m and checked again. When the crew were satisfied, the boat was raised again. After being raised 2-3m, the boat started to lower again under tension. It was noticed that although the brake handle was in the correct operating position, the counterweight was not. The rescue boat then continued to lower to the water. The launch crew went through the recovery procedures again and a crew member stood by the brake handle and counterweight and held it down until the boat crew were disembarked at embarkation level and the boat secure in it's cradle.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two small passenger vessels collided resulting in damage to one vessel and no reported injuries. A small passenger vessel collided with another small passenger vessel on a river resulting in damage to one vessel and no reported injuries. One vessel went astern to try and avoid the collision but was unsuccessful. After the collision, the vessel that had not slowed down, then grounded on the bow. The vessel then carried on towards its berth. The other vessel checked that none of the passengers were injured and found no damage to the boat. The skipper took the boat out of the water to ascertain if there was any unseen damage and concluded that there was none.
Incident type: Collision
A inland passenger vessel ran aground and was later re-floated A inland passenger vessel grounded on a rock. All passengers were evacuated successfully with no injuries. There was superficial damage to the vessel but no water ingress or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Powerboat experienced water ingress and was towed by a rescue boat The vessel experienced water ingress, bilge pump had failed to result in losing engine power, and seven persons were taken off and placed on another passenger's vessel. One crew member from the lifeboat also boarded the vessel with a pump to attempt to slow down the water ingress and were towed by a rescue boat into a port, No injuries were confirmed to any of the persons onboard.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A ro-pax vessel passenger injured their hand after falling off chair in heavy weather A ro-pax vessel was on passage in heavy weather. A passenger fell from a chair in when the vessel rolled. There was swelling to the right hand but able to move fingers and thumb, an ice pack was administered and the swelling started to ease. Due to the heavy weather chair lanyards were attached. The lanyard was checked and no defect found. Weather letters were issued to all passengers at check-in and a heavy weather warning was announced.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)