baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Close quarters situation between two Ro-Ro passenger vessels. A ro-pax vessel (1) was on passage and approaching a channel, vessel 1 was navigating off the charted course line (but in safe water) as provided by the company passage plan for the route. This led to the vessel ‘cutting the corner' and entering the approach channel at a later point than charted. Another ro-pax vessel (2) was berthed and preparing to depart. In line with a local code agreed by port users, vessel 2 made a safety broadcast warning of intention to depart the berth. A smaller ro-ro vessel (3) also made a safety broadcast and intended to follow vessel 2. Vessel 1 had mistakenly identified the broadcast had come from another ro-pax vessel (4) which gave it outbound priority. Vessel 1 intended to delay entry to the channel until the outbound vessel 4 was clear, the departure message of vessel 3 had not been heard. Vessel 1 made a VHF broadcast that they would delay their entrance into the channel until vessel 4 had cleared. The reference to vessel 4 was noted by vessel 2, but assumed to be of no practical consequence. Onboard vessel 1 crew queried the broadcast reference to vessel 4, stating that vessel 4 should be alongside at another port (which it was). The crew did not establish which vessel the departure message had come from and concluded that the inbound transit should be clear of traffic. Vessel 1 was approximately 2 cables from the course line into the approach channel when navigation lights of an outbound large vessel 2 and another outbound vessel 3 were sighted almost simultaneously. The crew tried to identify the vessels, with no apparent assessment of possible risk of collision or requirements for avoiding action. Vessel 1 reduced speed but with no course alteration, the vessel overshot the charted course line. Vessel 2 called vessel 1 to ascertain intentions, received information that vessel 1 will come to starboard to keep clear. Both vessels passed within 0.5 cable, Vessel 1 had reduced speed to around 3.5 kts, while vessel 2 maintained speed of 12.8 kts and steered around the slower moving vessel 1. Vessel 3 passed clear of vessel 1.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship passenger fell and hit their back on a handrail resulting in fractured ribs. A cruise ship passenger was running slowly down a corridor when they turned around suddenly, tripped and hit their lower back on the handrails. The passenger was escorted to the medical centre in a wheelchair. An initial examination revealed no bruises however a later x-ray confirmed two broken ribs. The passenger remained onboard. No other contributing factors were found during investigation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cable laying vessel crew member sustained a crush injury to their finger A cable laying vessel crew member crushed part of their right index finger whilst operating the work boat travers & launching system. Two crew members were lifting a "keel support beam" from a horizontal position to an upright position in order to stow one of the workboats. While lifting the hinged beam, the safety pin was not sufficiently retracted so that the beam came to an immediate halt after it was lifted about 40 degrees. This resulted in both crew members loosing their grip with one crew member inadvertently placing their finger between two pitch points resulting in the crush injury. The crew member was treated onboard and then evacuated to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ropes in poor condition and were perishing on manipulation. Ladder stored in exposed position and close to the ships side ladder also had no makers plate visible, and could not be compared to any certificates presented.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Casualty on a catamaran was taken from the vessel with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Casualty on a catamaran was taken from the vessel by RNLI crew with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. It is possible that this was due to a newly installed heater. The casualty was transferred to the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations When the vessel's pilot ladder was rigged at a requested 1.5m above water, it was observed to be trailing in the water on checking from the bridge wing and a request was made for this to be immediately lifted to the correct height.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel suffered engine failure, the lone skipper was unsure if they would be able to deployed their anchor due to water depth. A search and rescue (SAR) was deployed and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Commercial yacht crew member missed footing falling down from a step onto cabin floor injuring head and resulting in a fatality Whilst going below for a moment prior to the mooring, the skipper missed his footing and fell from the second step onto the cabin floor. The fall resulted in an open head wound about 2-3 inches long and considerable lower back pain. His immediate treatment on board was under the care of a crew member while the vessel made for a marina. Once safely alongside, a request for paramedic assessment was made. An ambulance was dispatched and he was taken ashore and assessed in the ambulance. At this point, the decision was made to transfer him to the hospital, where his head wound was treated and he was kept overnight for observation. He sustained no fractures and was released after 12 hours as he had no fractures. It seemed he recovered well, the following day and he noticed his head wound was still tender he was advised to attend the hospital where he was admitted as his injury had developed into something infectious and needed surgery. He wasn't able to recover from this and passed away. Crew member fall down a step into the cabin of a commercial yacht, resulting in a fatal head injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A recreational motor vessel suffered engine failure on the main and auxiliary engine. The vessel then began to take on water. The two people onboard were extracted by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. Another vessel in the area towed the flooding motor vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Inland tanker crew member tripped and broke their ankle onboard Onboard an inland tanker, a crew member broke their left ankle after falling at the top of a ramp. The injured crew member fell backwards and landed awkwardly with their left leg behind the right in an 'unusual position'. First aid was administered by crew, an ambulance attended and the crew member was taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment. Reportedly they will have corrective surgery to treat the injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel experienced engine failure and a crew member was injured. A search and rescue vessel was involved in a search pattern when propeller cavitation began which caused the vessel to experience propulsion failure. The crew attempted to row back to shore. When the vessel arrived in the surf, one crew member prepared a throw bag to send ashore to shore crew to assist. The shore crew were in the water near the vessel and assisted the vessel ashore. One crew member from the vessel disembarked and a wave lifted the stern of the vessel around, pushing them under water and they were sucked under the boat. Another crew member rescued them. The crew member who had been struck by the vessel sustained superficial injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crewmember fell while using a staircase A cruise ship crew member was carrying a plate down a staircase and slipped resulting in a fractured hip. The crewmember was wearing safety shoes and the staircase was not damaged or slippery. The crewmember was not holding onto the handrail, which likely contributed to them loosing their balance and galling down the stairs. The crewmember was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel's mooring lines began to part A passenger vessel's mooring lines began to part, with contractors and other workers onboard. The harbour master instructed two tugs to support by pushing the vessel onto the berth. All personnel were evacuated from the passenger ship and just 2 mooring lines were holding the vessel to the berth. Shore cables and the gangway remained attached.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Research vessel's starboard shoulder made contact with a pier during inbound passage. Research vessel's starboard shoulder made contact with a pier during inbound passage. No injuries were reported but the vessel sustained minor damage to the plates across a three metre area.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel suffered a grounding resulting in getting towed off by a landing craft and proceeded to port under own power The vessel suffered a grounding and was found to be listing. A different vessel managed to tow the vessel off, after checking the conditions onboard no water ingress was located and no damage was confirmed. The vessel managed to make its own way into port under its own steam because it has propulsion and steering. No injuries were confirmed to any crew members.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel passenger tripped and fractured their wrist. A ro-pax vessel passenger was walking when they tripped and fell. The passenger was treated onboard with their wrist bandaged placed in a sling but the passenger did not want further treatment ashore initially. During the passage the passenger's wrist began to swell, they were taken to hospital where a fracture was confirmed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational Vessel caught fire A recreational motorboat caught fire, with 2 people on board. The vessel was abandoned and drifted into a nearby cove where it ran aground. During the drift and whilst ashore, there was a small amount of pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Commercial rib's prop made contact with a swimmer resulting in a minor injury. A swimmer cut their leg on the propeller of a commercial rib. The CRT assessed the casualty and awaited confirmation from the ambulance service that the casualty was able to proceed to hospital on their own means. The injury was not deemed serious enough to warrant an ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel was taking on water but managed to control ingress using pumps. A fishing vessel called mayday as they were taking on water in the engine room. ALB was tasked but the vessel managed to get the ingress under control with the use of pumps and made their own way to their destination.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A crewmember of a jack up construction vessel suffered a finger amputation On board a jack up offshore support vessel, during routine maintenance activities in the engine room, a crewmember sustained a traumatic finger amputation. After completing maintenance on a fan drive belt, the injured crewmember turned the drive belt by hand to check its operational status. At this time, another crew member entered the space and asked them a question. The injured person misjudged their hand placement and placed it into the still-rotating fans, which could not be stopped immediately, resulting in amputation of their ring finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had an non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that it was secured to the deck using shackles which meant the weight of the ladder came onto one step, rather than being on the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A high speed inland passenger vessel experienced an engine room fire A high speed inland waterways passenger vessel experienced an engine room fire. The engine room watch initially told the captain that the alarm was a false alarm, so it was isolated. The captain then saw smoke and flames on the vessel's CCTV system. The fixed fire suppression system was activated after evacuating crew and passengers and closing down the ventilation. The vessel was able to make its way to the berth under its own power using the other engine. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A Ro/Ro cargo vessel broke it's moorings during bad weather A ro/ro cargo vessel was secured alongside when some moorings failed in poor weather conditions resulting in the vessel breaking off forwards. Tugs assisted the vessel, minor damage was sustained to the ramp on the port side of the vessel and minor damage to the shoreside. There were no injuries to persons onboard or shoreside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by deck tongue. Side ropes were used also but were slack so the weight of the ladder was on deck tongue. Master agreed that the ladder will be secured properly by ropes in the future
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel's rudder broke and were towed to harbour by lifeboat. A sailing vessel with 1 pob broke its rudder and could not put its anchor down. The casualty vessel was towed to safety by a lifeboat due to the fact there was only one person onboard, there was no chance of resolving its own issue and its proximity to a shipping channel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Non commercial wooden fishing vessel sunk with all persons recovered safely. Non commercial wooden fishing vessel sunk with all persons recovered safely. The vessel lost propulsion and started taking on water. Despite additional pumps being placed onboard, the vessel sunk with both crewmembers successfully rescued and taken ashore. Lifeboats and a helicopter were tasked to assist in recovery. Neither of the crew were hurt.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
An offshore support vessel contacted a shore object resulting in minor damage. An offshore support vessel made contact with a shore object during arrival at port resulting in bent railings on the port side of the vessel where the two contacted. There was no material damages, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder .
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel crew member fractured their ankle whilst retrieving a heaving line. A ro-pax vessel was in the process of berthing when a crew member fractured their ankle whilst retrieving a heaving line. A part became stuck on the shore fender securing chain. Whilst attempting to free the line, the coiled end on the deck went over the side and became caught in the propeller, making the line tight. The coiled part on deck wrapped around the casualty's right knee, scraping down to their ankle before eventually parting.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A vehicle carrier crew member sustained facial injuries after being struck A vehicle carrier crew member was connecting an oxy-acetylene hose to the oxygen cylinder for gas cutting. Upon opening the oxygen cylinder valve, the hose slipped out from the connection and hit the crew member under the chin. As a result of the impact, the crew member sustained a laceration to the underside of their jaw behind the chin. First aid was administered and radio medical advice sought.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship pilot ladder not rigged in compliance with SOLAS Pilot ladder not rigged in compliance with SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro passenger ship crewmember sustained a finger injury while carrying food to the cafe. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember sprained their finger in the process of carrying a food basket from the galley. The basket hit the operating handle of the brat pan. The crewmember was sent to hospital for assessment and was off work for four days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
High speed passenger craft's fire alarm sounded. Passengers disembarked successfully and no evidence of fire found. High speed passenger vessel was in passage when a fire alarm sounded. The master transited to the pier where all passengers were successfully disembarked. The fire was reported in the port engine but the fire brigade confirmed there were no signs of fire. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro/Ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ro/Ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
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 search and rescue vessel suffered a failure of directional control during a training exercise A search and rescue vessel was carrying out a training exercise involving the operation of the emergency steering system. The skipper turned the system over to the emergency system while travelling at high speed but due to disconnected communications, the other crew did not hear the warning. The torque of the propellers during the sudden maneuver caused the boat to swing to port and stop suddenly. One crewmember was thrown over board and another fell onto the floor of the boat. The vessel recovered control and was able to rescue the crewmember who fell over board. There were no serious injures, pollution or damages. The incident reportedly happened due to lack of communications and conducting the event at high speed rather than stopping to change over to emergency steering. The skipper of the vessel had practiced this at another rescue boat station without incident so didn't anticipate the outcome.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that the distance between the pilot slant and the straight ladder was too far. The pilot informed the captain and the vessel crew rectified it before use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel's fire system activated as a result of smouldering rags A ro-pax vessel's fire head activated in a corridor outside a pump room. A crew member investigated the pump room and reported a presence of smoke. The smoke was identified as coming from area of a fresh water dosing system pump. 4 or 5 smouldering rags were found around a stored chemical drum. The rags were extracted, separated and doused with water to extinguish them. No damage to the vessel or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A survey vessel hit a rock causing water ingress into the anchor box A survey vessel was undertaking a near shore survey. The area being surveyed was full of rocks and the vessel's bow hit an uncovered rock. The initial response was to reverse away and confirm that the vessel was off the rock. The crew members were mustered and also searched through all compartments for any water ingress. The anchor box was found to have a fairly slow ingress which was managed by the fixed bilge pump. When making speed forwards the water ingress increased slightly but was under control all the time on the transit back to port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship crewmember injured their shoulder after a handrail detached whilst carrying out cleaning. Cruise ship crewmember injured their shoulder after a handrail detached whilst carrying out cleaning. As the casualty leant below the level of the metal handrail, they grabbed it, and the rail detached causing him to fall onto his right shoulder. The crewmember was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember sustained minor injuries A potter vessel crew were hauling pots when their gear fouled another string of pots which were hauled aboard, A crew member was attempting to cut away the attached anchor (estimated to be 30kg) and it swung and hit them above the right eye causing a superficial wound. The vessel returned to port and the crew member was taken to A&E, wound was dressed and he had an X-ray. cleared for sea and discharged. He returned to vessel to work
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pilot vessel suffered failure of one engine resulting a tow from lifeboat The vessel suffered the loss of propulsion of one of its engines, steam was also witnessed coming out from vents during the incident, and was towed by a lifeboat into a port. The reason for the engine failure is unknown.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht suffered a fire on board that was quickly extinguished A sailing yacht was leaving a harbour when the crew reported a fire on board. Two police launches arrived, passed a fire extinguisher to the crew and relayed a Mayday. Once the fire was extinguished, one of the launches towed the sailing yacht back to shore. No injuries to the crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel crew member went overboard and swam ashore A fishing vessel was entering a port when a crew member fell overboard. The crew member swam to the nearest point of land where they were assisted ashore by a member of the public.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship sustained a fire during garbage burning operation. Fire was extinguished quickly with no injuries. Container ship sustained a fire whilst using the incinerator during garbage burning operation. Fire was extinguished quickly by the crew who suffered no injuries. The incinerator sustained minor damage but was still operational.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Roro-cargo vessel crew member suffered an eye injury after an object penetrated the eye A ro-ro cargo vessel crew member was working in the engine room when an object penetrated their eye. The metal object was 2mm in size and appeared metallic. The crew member was initially given drops for the inflammation and after finding the foreign object they were given further drops for an irritation to the eyelid.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A vehicles carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A vehicles carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. The ladder was secured using shackles rather than tied to strong points.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger fell overboard resulting in a fatality The vessel reported a man overboard which was visually confirmed, while enroute from a port at the time, and a passenger was seen jumping on the balcony. A man overboard announcement was done by the Captain, the vessel also performed Search & Rescue Operations and the Security shipboard team locked down the scene. Captain called the local coastguard station and a rescue airplane was coming in approximately an hour for assistance as far as the ship cannot deploy a rescue boat due to adverse weather. At first light, two additional helicopters joined the search at the request of the local maritime coastguard station. A possible casualty was identified, the ship proceeded towards the area and one of the helicopters recovered the casualty, who was confirmed as deceased. which was the passenger who fell overboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A platform supply vessel crew member fell overboard A crewmember from a platform supply ship fell overboard during recovery of the fast rescue craft (FRC). The painter reportedly came loose or snapped causing the bow of the FRC to swing away from the vessel's side and the stern to swing into the vessel's side. The crew member fell between the stern of the FRC and the the vessel's side, sustaining potential crush injures before entering the water. They were in the water for approx. 5 to 10 minutes before being recovered by the FRC. They were taken ashore and seen by the advance paramedic before being taken to hospital with shock, shallow breathing, inability to move arms and legs and suspected crush injures.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Buoy-Laying vessel crewmember injured their leg while adjusting ship's gangway due to rising tide. A Buoy-Laying vessel crewmember injured their leg while adjusting the ship's gangway due to the rising tide, where it required to be pushed further on to the shore from the main deck of the vessel. While pushing the gangway from main deck on to the quay, the crewmember felt pain behind their knee as the gangway caught and stopped on the quayside bar. The weight of the gangway became caught on the pier bar, and not on the gangway wheels as the casualty expected. The hospital confirmed that there was muscle damage and the casualty was advised to rest for two weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue craft sustained damage whilst landing a casualty ashore A search and rescue vessel was landing a rescued person ashore when the forward part of the vessel sustained damage. When trying to approach the drop off area a swell came and lifted the vessel causing the forward inflatable sponson to come into contact with the rocks. The rescued person successfully disembarked the rescue vessel but afterwards the crew of the rescue vessel noted that the forward sponson had begun to deflate due to a 13cm tear. The rescue craft requested assistance from another search and rescue boat to tow them back to their launch station. The damaged search and rescue vessel was still able to float and proceed, but the tow was requested as a precaution due to the inclement weather and fading light. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was non-compliant. The pilot ladder's construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. The ladder was secured by shackles through the ropes and the crew were unaware that it should not be rigged this way. The crew was instructed on how to use ropes to secure the ladder in the future. The vessel was in a generally poor state, the starboard gangway was damaged and the vessel would not lift off the berth in very good conditions. It was suspected the Becker rudder may be damaged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
RNLI B- Class made contact with an uncharted rock, no damage to the vessel The ILB was undertaking a slow speed search of the South side of Loch Ness operating in safe water when it struck an isolated rock formation. The ILB passed the rock, with it rubbing down the starboard side. No injuries where incurred by the crew.
Incident type: Contact
Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained a blackout whilst on approach to harbour. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained a blackout whilst on approach to harbour. The crew subsequently regained control after halting vessel via anchors, and berthed alongside shortly after proving all systems operational, to discharge all passengers and vehicles.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with the quayside A ro-ro cargo vessel was making an outbound transit of the lock, the flare of the stern at the starboard quarter rubbed along the top of the quayside, causing the outer shell of the aft peak ballast tank to be holed.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. General cargo's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Pilot ladder looks in poor condition. The ropes were brittle and weathered. There are no broken strands.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-Ro Passenger Vessel Passenger Broke their Hip Falling Out of Bed On board a ro-ro/Passenger vessel, an elderly passenger sustained a broken hip caused by falling from their bed. Shore authorities contacted by vessel's crew to arrange ambulance attendance at destination port in the UK. Once alongside, the injured passenger was successfully disembarked and taken by the ambulance crew.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel under pilotage partially grounded A general cargo vessel grounded gently the starboard shoulder on a mud shallow in the turning basin while shifting berth with a pilot on board. According to pilot and master, the grounding was caused by a combination of current, wind and unfamiliarity with the vessel's lefthanded propeller. There was no damage or pollution reported but the vessel had to be freed from the mud with tug assistance.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder hanging arrangement and length of ladder tails meant that the top step was too far from the deck opening to allow safe access. Crew could not easily adjust the height of the ladder. Ladder had to be disconnected from the hanging arrangement to allow the ladder to be raised.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel experienced propulsion failure A search and rescue vessel damaged its port jet engine during departure for a training exercise when the bowline was sucked into the jet. The jet engine stopped working but the starboard engine was still operational so the search and rescue vessel was able to return to its launch station and get out of the water for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sail training vessel stepped mast fell down when launching A sail training vessel was alongside when the mast fell down, narrowly missing the vessel's two occupants. The mast was held in place with a steel bracket bracing against the mast where a bolt was supposed to be fitted to secure it. One bolt was missing but the mast was considered to be secure enough. The mast had been stepped before the vessel was launched. After launching the vessel was moved a short distance to the berth and secured. A motor catamaran passed the marina and the subsequent vessel movement from the wash caused the mast to break free and fall down. The operations manager reported that they underestimated the potential for movement. The procedure was not followed for correct securing. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel crew injured their chest after falling through a hatch. A crewmember onboard a sail training vessel injured their chest after their legs went through a hatch after they has been removing a fuel pump from the yacht bilge. The crewman had completed the task and sat down for a minute, forgot the hatch was not closed and fell through. The injury prevented them from working for more than 7 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Hopper dredger pilot ladder in poor condition Hopper dredger pilot ladder in poor condition
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Port side ladder was rigged with shackles only with no securing ropes in sight. Ladder re-rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing club open motor launch vessel crewmember suffered a shoulder injury whilst securing it to a mooring. Sailing club open motor launch vessel crewmember suffered a shoulder injury whilst securing it to a mooring. On reaching the mooring, the casualty gathered up the mooring buoy and line and holding them in one hand, he undid the line securing launch B to his own vessel and attempted to pull it forward to secure it to the mooring. At this point the wind caused the second launch to drift away. When the line became taught, the casualty sustained a shoulder injury resulting in time being taken off work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Support vessel made contact with jetty during berthing operations when a tug failed to follow pilot instructions The commanding officer instructed the pilot to lift off the stern, by use of a stern tug. To prevent the vessel from closing the jetty, the tug saw to continue to push on to the port quarter, which increased the closing rate with the jetty. Stern tug failed to follow the directions of the pilot. This subsequently led to a delay in the appropriate action of pulling the stern laterally to port, in order to prevent impact with the jetty. Damage to the vessel was superficial paint scraping at the upper end of the flair 30x20cm, weld popped slightly (10cmx0.5cm) on rubbing strake at aft corner, no structural damage. Damage that the jetty sustained was superficial to the face and lifting of concrete 20 x 30cm. No visible cracks had been noticed from the impact.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel crewmember fell over board during a casualty rescue. During a rescue of a casualty in the water, one crewmember from a lifeboat was pulled overboard by the casualty. Both were rescued with no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder came directly from a reel with no preventer rigged. No Officer present. Lifebuoy and light located some 10m away from the ladder and could not be immediately located by the AB present.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a metal capped wooden pile fender A ro-pax vessel was under taking a berthing manoeuvre for the weather conditions at the time. Due to the tidal height, the vessel belting rose above the top of the pier fender and contact was made with the shell plating below the belting and a metal capped wooden pile fender. The damage to the vessel was a 10cm diameter hole in the shell plating starboard shoulder.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing yacht collided with a fishing vessel resulting in damage to both vessels. Sailing yacht collided with a fishing vessel resulting in damage to both vessels. The fishing vessel was hauling gear at the time. The fishing vessel sustained a hole above the waterline, with the sailing vessel sustaining a scratched hull and broken rigging. There were no injuries and both vessels made it to shore safely.
Incident type: Collision
Research vessel's helm applied by the autopilot resulting in switch to hand steering. A research vessel experienced random unpredicted helm applied by the autopilot, resulting in the necessity to switch to hand steering and take out a full turn in the lower leg of the channel. The vessel was instructed to remain on hand steering until clear of the VTS area.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing topper capsized resulting in towage A sailing dinghy with two people on board capsized resulting in the two crew members being rescued by local lifeboat and the dinghy being towed to a place of safety. There were no injuries, damages or pollution reported. Safety advice was given to both the crewmembers after they were back on land.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Cruise ship crewmember sprained their ankle whilst descending the stairs A cruise ship crewmember twisted their ankle after misjudging the descent of a staircase and landing badly. They were signed off work until it healed but remained on board the vessel. The incident reportedly occurred because the crewmember was rushing. They were wearing safety shoes and the staircase and railings were well lit and in good condition without slippery substances on them. There were no other injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A replenishment tanker and a tug collided during in berthing operations A replenishment tanker and a tug collided during berthing operations when the tug passed close ahead of the replenishment tanker's bow whilst trying to receive the messenger line and came into contact with the bulbous bow. The bulbous bow sustained some minor scratches and the tug did not report any damages. There were no injuries, material damages or pollution. Both vessels berthed safely after the incident.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-pax vessel crew member was struck by a vehicle on the deck A ro-pax vessel crew member was struck by a vehicle on the vehicle deck during loading operations. A crew member instructed the vehicle driver to proceed to the outermost lane on the port side of the vessel. The driver initially complied and started moving to the port side, the crew member's attention then moved to the next vehicle being loaded. Unbeknown to the crew member, the driver straitened the wheel and struck the crew member in the lower leg & ankle along with the hip & shoulder. The driver then corrected and proceeded towards the original space causing the crew member to make contact with wing mirror which then became partially detached from the vehicle. The crew member sustained minor injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel ran aground and was towed to safety Fishing vessel with 7 crew onboard ran aground the vessel was towed clear of the reef and then made its own way to port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel began taking on water and had to be towed Fishing vessel with two persons onboard began taking on water for unconfirmed reasons. Local search and rescue/lifeboats responded to the distress and towed the vessel back to port whilst pumping out the water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement due to the absence of deck eyes/fittings/strong points to secure the ladder. Instead the fire mains pipeline on deck was used as a securing point. Rolling hitches were not used.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement 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. Tripping line (a) leading aft and (b) secured between first and second step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's crew used a weighted heaving line which hit a crewmember on a tug vessel. Container ship's crew used a weighted heaving line which hit a crewmember on a tug vessel. The crewmember sustained no injuries. The monkey's fist was cut open and found to contain crushed concrete. Monkey's fist and contents weighed 470g.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pilot onboard a pilot vessel got winded by a handrail in a heavy swell whilst attempting an embarkation. A pilot onboard a cutter was going to embark a vessel in poor weather. The pilot made his way round the cutter on the outboard side of the boat. The sea and swell caused the pilot boat to become lodged against the ship's belting resulting in a jolting motion. The pilot, who was holding the handrails tightly, was jolted into the rail resulting in him being "winded". The boarding was aborted as it was deemed to unsafe to continue. The casualty was not seriously injured and returned to work that same day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel suffered a steering failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel with two crew onboard suffered a steering failure and dropped anchor. The fishing vessel requested assistance, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene and towed the vessel back to port. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger vessel crewmember was disembarking via a pilot ladder, when one of the stanchions used to secure the ladder gave way A passenger vessel crew member was disembarking to a pilot vessel, via pilot ladder, when a stanchion used to secure the ladder gave way. The securing point was the vertical upright of a hand rail. The support appeared to fail at it's base, where it sits in water so possibly suffered some corrosion. The crew member was toward the bottom of the ladder and only fell a small distance and was uninjured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel capsized. The vessel and all occupants were recovered to safety. (not a duplicate) A sailing vessel capsized. The vessel and all occupants were recovered to safety by a lifeboat. There were no reported injuries. (not a duplicate)
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
3 elderly passangers on board ro-ro passanger vessel were seriously injured in rough weather On board a ro-ro passenger ferry, 3 elderly passengers sustained serious injuries when the vessel unexpectedly rolled sharply to starboard at an approximate angle of 10-15 degrees from upright. Passengers were seated in bucket style seating facing to port and had tipped over backwards in their chairs due to the roll. Passengers were transferred to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel with 2 POB sank with one loss of life A recreational motor vessel foundered with two persons on board. Both were elderly, one lost their life. They were both recovered from the water by local coastguard services. The surviving person was assessed by the ambulance before being released. The other person was declared dead after efforts to revive them were unsuccessful. The circumstances of the sinking remain uncertain and the vessel has not been raised from where it sank, nor has the exact position of the wreck been determined. Foundering of a recreational vessel with two persons on board. The occupants were recovered from the water but one was subsequently declared deceased.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Inland passenger vessel suffered a fire A fire was detected on board the vessel, the cause of the fire is still unknown and all passengers were evacuated to a nearby pier. The fire was detected as the boat was traveling eastbound towards a pier. The Master of the boat alerted the port authorities and contacted the fire brigade for assistance and the crew immediately implemented emergency procedures. Emergency services assisted the vessel, fire brigade were on the scene and the fire was extinguished. No injuries sustained to any passengers or crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Oil products tanker made contact with a permanently moored up vessel. Oil products tanker made contact with a permanently moored up vessel during berthing operations as a result of adverse weather conditions. No damage or pollution was reported.
Incident type: Contact
Charter yacht ran aground and was assisted back to berth. A charter yacht ran aground and were recovered and assisted by a lifeboat. There were no injuries and no reported damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sail training vessel grounded on a sandbank resulting in no damage. Sail training vessel grounded on a sandbank on arrival to harbour. The vessel engaged the engine and reversed off the sandbank and returned to the main channel. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Lifeboat and yacht made contact during a towage exercise resulting in minor damage. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting a towing exercise involving a yacht. As the SAR craft brought the yacht alongside to set up an alongside tow, the upper deck of the casualty vessel came alongside the SAR craft but under the 'D' fendering on the port side. The fendering made contact with the starboard side forward quarter deck rail on the casualty vessel causing the upright to bend and the rail foot to split the wooden deck at the point that it is fixed to the deck. Fenders were in place on both casualty and SAR vessel but due to the shape of the yacht hull were unable to hold the yacht far enough from the SAR vessel's side to avoid the damage occurring. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A tripping line was rigged to the lowest rung and leading aft. It was very long and hindered access to the ladder. Crew advised to remove it or re-rig, above the spreader and leading forward.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motor cruiser ran aground A recreational motor cruiser ran aground on a falling tide. The local marina supplied a tow. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro-pax ferry under tow by tug going for maintenance and sustained damage to ramp The vessel was en route to a different port for maintenance reasons, arrived at a port, and was scheduled to turn to for a pilot. The vessel arrived prior to the scheduled pilot boarding time, the vessel ahead of her was delayed with the pilot attending a safety meeting to discuss the berthing of that vessel. Weather conditions/ sea state were poor and deteriorating, the vessel apparently turned to await the pilot. The towed vessel collided with the stern of the tug. The tow sustained damage to her ramp and damage was also caused to the loading ramp and ram
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel suffered rudder failure and was towed. A sailing vessel with two crew onboard reported a snapped rudder and were drifting. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel towed the sailing vessel back as it was deemed unseaworthy. Both crew were wearing lifejackets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An angling vessel crewmember fell overboard and was recovered by another vessel. An angling vessel crew member fell overboard. Search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked after a Mayday alert. The casualty was recovered unharmed by a recreational motor vessel and was transferred to a SAR vessel and then into the care of the ambulance service. A SAR crew member took the angling vessel back to shore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A Ro-Ro cargo vessel's bow thruster started emitting smoke A ro-ro cargo vessel was on approach to a harbour with a pilot embarked. The vessel informed harbour control that they had a fire in the bow thruster space, turned round and headed for anchorage. Whilst at anchor the area was investigated by crew who reported that no fire actually occurred only smoke in the bow thruster space.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro/Ro Passenger vessel made contact with a slipway resulting in some water ingress. Ro/Ro passenger vessel had loaded a concrete mixer and was unloading it on the slipway. Maintenance work being carried out on the slipway resulted in the skipper moving further south than usual. Once in position, the ramp was lowered and concrete mixer made its way off the vessel. As it was making its way off, the swell lifted up the vessel and dropped her down again which was followed by the bilge alarms sounding. Crew went to investigate and found there to be some water ingress. The vessel made her way back to port and was made secure.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel suffered a gear box failure resulting in a tow to harbour. Fishing vessel's gear boxed failed resulting in a tow to harbour. No reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor boat grounded on sandbank with 5 persons on board A small motorboat with 5 persons onboard ran aground on a sandbank at the mouth of a river. The small vessel also experienced engine failure and a list. Local lifeboat brought all persons ashore and anchored the stricken vessel nearby. No damages or pollution reported. No injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Lifeboat volunteer injured their hand during rescue operation On board a lifeboat, a volunteer sustained an injury to their hand when carrying out a rescue operation on a barge. A winch handle hit them on the hand after they lost control and this resulted in them sustaining a compound comminuted fracture on the metacarpal. The volunteer crewmember is still in hospital awaiting surgery.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical/products tanker crewmember sustained an amputated thumb A chemical/products tanker crew member amputated their thumb below the first knuckle in an accident on board. The vessel was still in port waters so proceeded back into a lock where the injured crewmember was disembarked with the assistance of shore-side emergency services. The amputated part of the thumb was retained on ice by the vessel crew to aid re-attachment if possible.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)