baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A search and rescue vessel sustained minor gel coat damage whilst training A search and rescue (SAR) vessel sustained minor damage to the hull's gel coat whilst carrying out a beach landing for a training exercise. It is believed that the hull came into contact with small submerged rocks on the otherwise sandy beach. The damage was only noticed after the vessel had been recovered from the water at the station. Repairs to the hull were carried out the following day and the vessel remained on service throughout.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro-ro Cargo Ship had an unsafely rigged pilot ladder Onboard a Ro-ro cargo vessel the pilot ladder was supported by thin wires from the storage reel attached to the ladder by shackles rather than as they should be secured by rope lashings made fast to a strong point on deck. The ropes were slack as the weight was on the wires. The securing arrangement was corrected and the pilot boarded the vessel. There was no damage, pollution or injuries reported. The pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a yacht's anchor bracket resulting in damage to the guardrail A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to a sailing yacht that had fouled its propeller outside the harbour. The tow was established between the SAR vessel and the sailing yacht and was pulled clear of the rocks into deeper water when the SAR vessel made contact with the sailing yachts bow anchor and bracket contacted the starboard guardrail stanchion midships and broke it away from the deck mounting plate at the weld. The yacht sustained no damage during this contact.
Incident type: Collision
A offshore supply vessel crewmember sustained minor injuries from a fall A platform supply crew member sustained minor injuries to their back after a fall whilst descending a staircase on board. The injury was treated on board with pain killers and the crewmember later attended A&E and a hospital appointment. There were no other injures, damages or pollution and the crew of the vessel reported that the fall was due to 'poor risk awareness' and not using the appropriate hand technique whilst using the staircase.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Motor cruiser lost propulsion and grounded with no casualties. A non commercial motor cruiser suffered electrical failures leading to a loss of propulsion. The skipper called a mayday and could not operate the anchor as it was electrically dependent. Took some time for the CG to action. The skipper ended up calling the SAR assets to request a tow as the vessel had drifted towards shore and went hard aground. Both POB exited the vessel safely with the help of ALB, ILB and CRT. The cause of the electrical failures could not be determined. The SAR Assets ended up deploying due to 999 calls from people on shore. Skipper thought a more timely response from the CG could have avoided the incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crude Oil/product tanker had a non-conforming pilot ladder A crude oil/product tanker had a non-conforming pilot ladder arrangement, the distance between the stanchions was 1030mm. The stanchions should not be more than 800mm apart, therefore this arrangement was not conformant to SOLAS requirements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-pax ferry suffered water ingress as a result of corrosion in bilge suction area The vessel had suffered water ingress in the bow thruster room and set off the high-level bilge alarm. This was a result of corrosion in the bilge suction area eventually led to a small hole in the ship's hull.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
When disembarking a small vessel, a crew member slipped between a pontoon and quayside When disembarking from a row-boat onto a floating pontoon, a crew member fell down between the pontoon and the quay edge. The pontoon was secured to the edge of the quay with a chain at either end which allows the pontoon to come away from the quay wall if pushed, creating a gap. The crewmember was briefly trapped under the pontoon but managed to self recover and was assisted by the other crew members back onto the boat. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported. The harbormaster reported that they will be making modifications to the pontoon arrangement to make it more stable in light of this incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pleasure craft sank A pleasure vessel sank resulting in the activation of its EPIRB and subsequent rescue of all persons on board. The reason for the sinking has not been determined.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Recreational craft experienced an outboard engine fire A motor boat's outboard engine caught fire. The local fire and rescue service attended to extinguish the fire and the vessel was towed to a nearby repair yard.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A tug used a dangerously weighted heaving line A tug used a dangerously weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel lost its rudder and grounded with minor water ingress A fishing vessel suffered the loss of its rudder, resulting in a grounding on rocks. There was some water ingress in the forward compartment. The fishing vessel was able to get off the rocks, a search and rescue vessel was tasked to the scene. The fishing vessel was escorted back to port as they had power and some steering and the water ingress was minimal. There were no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug crew member fell overboard and managed to self recover A tug crew member threw an empty drinks bottle ashore from the tug, the wind blew the bottle back towards the tug. In an attempt to stop the bottle falling into the water the crew member rushed towards the bulwark gate opening to catch it. They tripped on a lug on the deck and fell towards the tug's side and into the water. With the guidance crew onboard, the crew member was able to recover themselves out of the water using the dockside ladder. The crew member uninjured and returned onboard where they were monitored by the other crew.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An oil tanker fouled its propeller and required tug assistance to berth Oil tanker fouled its propeller and required tug assistance to its berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel grounded and refloated. They proceeded to port for an out of water survey. Fishing vessel grounded and refloated. They proceeded to port for an out of water survey. There was no reported damage, but the vessel deemed it necessary to get a survey. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Motor cruiser ran aground on rocks Small motor cruiser with three crew on board ran aground on rocks and experienced water ingress and engine failure. They were assisted by local lifeboat service and towed back to port by another vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
RNLI ALB made contact with pontoon during training resulting in minor damage. RNLI ALB made contact with pontoon during training resulting in minor damage to the gel coat and fendering port side. There was also damage to the pontoon. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing vessel took on water and were assisted to safety by SAR assets. Sailing vessel with 5 pob called a mayday after taking on water. Multiple vessels, including two ALBs, were tasked to assist the casualty as their pumps were not coping with the water ingress. The ALB crew assisted with pumps and 4 of the crewmembers were disembarked and met by CRT. The casualty vessel was then escorted into the marina with the skipper on board. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cargo ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulations A cargo ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was secured correctly to the deck with a steel plate over the ladder from the access point to cover the securing area. This prohibited the use of the ladder for handholds at deck level and there were no other places to uses for the hands apart from the verticals on the railings on either side of the access which had a too wide a gap. On the steel plate covering the top of the ladder, there were cuts in the plate that looked like they were for use for stanchions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel crew member fell down a flight of stairs A cargo vessel was alongside when a crew member fell around four and a half metres down a flight of stairs. The crew member sustained injuries to their back, chest and elbow but was able to walk short distances. A coastguard team assisted the ambulance service with the extraction of the casualty and was then transported to hospital for further care.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship ran aground in sound of Mull The vessel suffered a grounding whilst on passage, causing damage to the fore peak ballast tank and some minor flooding. No pollution was observed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Passenger vessel made contact with a moored passenger vessel resulting in damage and minor injuries. Passenger vessel was berthing when the captain switched controls from wheelhouse to starboard bridge controls and put the revs on. The captain realised the boat was steering itself hard to starboard. Steering wasn't responding on the bridge wing so the captain ran back into wheelhouse to warn to the crew of impact. At this point the vessel, made contact with a moored passenger vessel. The berthing vessel sustained damage and some staff received minor injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Chocks missing and loose, spreader badly twisted and side rope stretched on one side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel had a fire in its port engine. Offshore supply vessel sustained an engine fire in its port engine. The passengers were transferred to another vessel. Fixed firefighting equipment used and smoke was initially reported as being in both engine rooms. This was later disproved. The vessel was towed back to harbour by its sister vessel and FRS confirmed the fire was extinguished on arrival. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Survey vessel crew member accidently impaled him hand on a crew driver whilst trying to fix a plunger At the time of the incident, the Injured Person (IP) was unblocking the galley drain using a plunger. The plunger was a "Drain Bomb" make reciprocating vacuum type hand plunger. The operation of the plunger required the operator to draw the handle upwards to fill the pump with water, then push the handle downwards causing the water to expel under pressure clearing the blockage. During the process of operating the plunger, the piston rod and handle of the plunger became detached from the piston resulting in the piston remaining at the bottom or the plunger. The IP tried to clear the piston from the plunger using a screwdriver. The IP held the plunger in their non-dominant left hand and tried to insert the screwdriver into the casing of the plunger trough the bottom opening. As the IP applied force to the screwdriver, the screwdriver slipped off the plunger and stabbed the IP's left hand which resulted in a puncture injury to the soft tissue area of the hand. First aid was applied, including a full wash of the injury using water and antiseptic wipes, and a plaster applied. There was no major bleed, and the Cook retains full use of his hand, with no loss of feeling. Telemedical advice was contacted from the point of view of prevention of infection, and advice was provided by Coastguard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member went overboard after the vessel turned While conducting a routine beach patrol, the helm of a search and rescue (SAR) vessel performed a turn with minimal warning given to the other crew member. At the time the crew members feet were not properly within the foot-straps of the boat, resulting in loss of balance and the crew member going overboard. Their back brushed against the propeller guard at slow speed. There were no injuries and the crew member immediately re-entered the boat and normal operations were resumed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder that was secured using shackles and had a tripping line at the bottom.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-pax ferry crew member injured their thumb. A ro-pax vessel was departing, a crew member caught their thumb between the port side stern ramp securing pin and the top edge of a metal lug on side of the stern door as the door was being closed. The crew member was assessed by a doctor and signed off the the rest of the shift. The crew member attended the local hospital where a fractured thumb was confirmed, the crew member required stitches and a tetanus shot.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a quay resulting in a small hole A ro-pax vessel was berthing, the vessel was manoeuvring and the bow was swinging to starboard. It was noticed that the yellow fender had disappeared under the flare of the vessel. About a second later there was a ‘jolt' and dust as the vessel contacted the quay wall. A small hole was sustained above the waterline.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-pax vessel crew member slipped and fell resulting in a dislocated shoulder A ro-pax crew member was going ashore, they were proceeded down the crew gangway, when they lost their footing, slipped and landed heavily on their shoulder. The crew member made their way back up the gangway where another crew member met them. The crew member was taken to hospital for treatment for a dislocated shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel pilot ladder rigging dint conform to SOLAS General cargo vessel pilot ladder rigging dint conform to SOLAS
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 reported that pilot ladder had loose wedges, there was 'give' in the ladder and a smell of petroleum. Pilot informed Master. Ladder exchanged for spare ladder and new one ordered.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel grounded A charity sailing vessel ran aground on a mud bank. The vessel managed to refloat with the rising tide and using its auxiliary motor. The grounding was reported to be a mistake based on a misunderstanding of which crewmember had the conn. There were no damages, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sail training vessel crewmember suffered a suspected broken ankle after slipping while taking down the main sail. A sailing training vessel crewmember suffered a suspected fractured ankle when they slipped and fell while taking down the main sail. They slipped on a dinghy that was lashed to the deck. The skipper called the emergency services for request of an ambulance, the marina, for berth and the marina called the coastguard to assist with lifting the injured crew member off the boat.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sail training vessel ran aground and the crew were evacuated by helicopter A sail training vessel was proceeding along a channel under engine, the crew were using the onboard plotter, depth readings and visual navigation as guidance. The skipper noticed that the under keel clearance was reducing and ordered evasive action, but it was too late and the vessel grounded. The strong winds pushed the vessel further onto the sandbank until it could not get off under its own power. The skipper issued a MAYDAY and two search and rescue (SAR) vessels attended. A SAR crew member boarded to assist with towing it free, but the tow was unsuccessful. A SAR helicopter evacuated those onboard. The grounded vessel was left anchored but started to drift on the flood tide. A SAR vessel established a tow and towed to a marina. There were no injuries or pollution. There was minor damage to the sailing vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Offshore supply vessel had an engine fire followed by an engine fire and were towed alongside by another vessel. Offshore supply vessel had a fire in the starboard engine which was extinguished. This was followed by a port engine failure. An RNLI ALB assisted the casualty to a position outside the windfarm where another vessel took them under tow (in accordance with company policy) back to harbour. There were no injuries reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sailing vessel crewmember fell overboard and was recovered by another vessel unhurt. Sailing vessel skipper fell overboard. They were wearing a lifejacket that inflated correctly. The casualty was recovered by another vessel and sustained no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel sustained a small fire in the bilge which was extinguished. Passenger vessel moved from its fleet landing to berth in preparation for its annual survey. On arrival, the crew lifted the stbd aft void space hatch to ready for the survey. Smoke and a small flame was sighted in the bilge. The crew dropped the hatch and emergency services were called. The vessel was electronically isolated and the firefighters entered the tank to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and only superficial damage to the void space.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship passenger lost their balance and fell over resulting in two fractured ankles A cruise ship passenger was walking back to their cabin assisted by a friend as the passenger was unsteady on their feet, which the vessel assumed was due to alcohol. As they approached the door to their cabin the passenger lost their balance and fell to the floor. A medic attended with the passenger being transferred to the medical centre by stretcher where they were treated for two fractured ankles. The passenger was later disembarked and taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A charter angling vessel passenger fell on board whilst catching a fish A charter angling vessel was on a fishing trip with seven passengers and the skipper. The vessel anchored and a mizzen sail hoisted to assist with stability. A passenger was trying to land a fish when they overbalanced, fell backwards and landed on a plastic bench. The passenger was assisted into a sitting position but was in pain. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed and met the angling vessel that was heading back to port, two SAR crew boarded to assess the passenger who was then transferred onto the SAR vessel. Once ashore the passenger was passed into the care of the ambulance service for further assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell down stairs resulting in a broken wrist. A cruise ship passenger missed a step and fell down some stairs resulting in a fractured wrist. The casualty remained on the vessel for the remainder of the cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger injured their knee while playing football. A cruise ship passenger was playing football on the sports court, they kicked the ball, continued running and then tried to change direction. This caused the right knee to twist. The passenger was transferred to the medical centre where they were treated for a right lateral patellar dislocation. to receive medical treatment. The passenger remained onboard. The area was inspected with no defects found, the sports court was well illuminated and with a dry deck surface.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Beam trawler's engine failed resulting in a tow. A beam trawler's engine failed resulting in a tow from another fishing vessel. There were no injuries or damage and there was no immediate danger to crew or vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember broke their ankle during main engine servicing. Ro/Ro passenger crew member was preparing the main engine for a service. The floor grid plate had been lifted to allow access to the lube oil filters. The casualty stepped forward to open the oil suction V/V to empty the sump and fell down the exposed space, a height of approximately 30cm onto pipework below resulting in a broken ankle. Colleagues extracted the crew member from the vessel and was then taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations A pilot was unable to board because the pilot ladder was rigged incorrectly The ropes were rigged to a piece of pipe which was then shackled to the pilot ladder, berthing was canceled as a second attempt to board the vessel the pilot ladder still failed because it was still rigged incorrectly. The ladder was shackled directly to the pipe on the second attempt and the vessel was told to return. The Master on VHF confirmed that he didn't have any shackle points on the deck so the pilot ladder could never have been rigged in accordance with IMO requirements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship crew member dropped a freezer box on their hand resulting in two fractured fingers A cruise ship crew member was inside a cold room, moving boxes of salmon, as they moved one of the boxes, it slipped from the crew members hand. They tried to stop the box falling and stuck their hand between the box and a metal pallet. The crew member attended the medical centre where it was confirmed they had fractured the 4th and 5th distal phalanx on the left hand. The crew member was sent ashore for a specialist consultation and later medically disembarked. The crew member was wearing gloves and PPE at the time of the incident. The area was inspected with no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember sustained a back crush injury. A fishing crewmember sustained a back crush injury after a block of ice fell in the ice locker and pinned him to the wall. The casualty was evacuated from the vessel and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crewmember sustained a serious injury A search and rescue (SAR) vessel crew member was taking part in an exercise aboard the vessel when they felt a pulling sensation to their abdomen whilst moving. This later turned out to be an abdominal hernia due to the stress of the movement. The crew member went to hospital on their own.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel had water ingress in the engine room after a seacock became detached. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on passage when the bilge alarm sounded. Upon inspection it was noted that the inspection cover on the seacock port side had become detached. The inspection cover and clamp were replaced and secured and bilges were pumped out. Upon arrival in port, the engine room was washed down with fresh water. During the debrief it transpired that before departure the seacock strainer was full of debris so it was removed and cleared. This is most likely the cause for the clamp being refitted incorrectly.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cruise ship crew member injured their neck during lifeboat familiarisation. A cruise ship crew member injured their neck during lifeboat familiarisation training. The crew member bent down to remove the engine compartment cover and stood up, making contact with the coxswain's cab structure. The crew member was assessed ashore and has been signed off work until further medical assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with a fender whilst berthing A ro-ro cargo vessel was inbound into a harbour, due to the swell the vessel had made contact with a fender before it berthed. Superficial paint scratches was the only damage and no injuries to crew.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel sustained minor damage on a launch carriage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel sustained minor damage to its hull and propeller on a launch carriage after a spring did not fully release. As the launch progressed the forward spring came under tension and jammed. The crew cut the spring to release the vessel. While this was carried out several waves caused sufficient motion for the hull and propellers to sustain damage by coming in to contact with the launch carriage. No crew were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel had a close quarters situation with yacht A fishing vessel was trawling nets when they were close to crossing paths with a sailing vessel nearby. After attempting to make contact with the vessel over channel 16 and having no response the fishing vessel contacted the coast guard for help. No contact or damage caused to either vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Pilot ladder of a survey vessel parted when the pilot stepped on it On board a survey vessel during pilot boarding the side rope of the pilot ladder parted. The pilot managed to jump back onto the launch and there were no injuries. The pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS standards and the construction of the ladder did not meet SOLAS standards (poor condition). The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked and the embarkation of the pilot was not supervised.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fractured their toe after slipping on a step while entering a swimming pool A cruise ship passenger was entering the pool area of the ship when their foot slipped on the first step of the central access area resulting in a broken toe. The guest was barefoot at the time of the incident. The area was inspect and no irregularities were discovered.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel started to take on water in heavy weather The yacht's port hull window failed in heavy weather and the vessel began to take on water. The crew attempted to raise the alarm using VHF and but there was no response. They then successfully contacted emergency services by mobile phone. In response, the coastguard launched a lifeboat which attempted to take the vessel in tow, however on finding that there were only seven lifejackets and four man liferaft for the eight persons on board, the decision was made to evacuate the vessel. All persons were rescued and the vessel was towed to harbour.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cruise ship crewmember suffered a sprain in their spine when lifting A cruise ship crew member was moving ceiling panels to transfer from one deck to another, when they heard a crack in their back. The pain was minimal for two days but became worse, and after attending the medical centre on board the doctor could see a decreased joint space on the lumbar and there was a possibility of a herniated disc. The crew member was medically disembarked from the vessel and referred to a doctor in their home country. The reported cause was poor lifting technique.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A angling charter vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to harbour. A angling charter vessel suffered engine failure resulting in a tow back to harbour. The crew disembarked and arranged a private recovery. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container Ship had a non-conforming pilot ladder The pilot ladder on board a container ship was found to be in poor condition and with differing distances between the steps making the climb dangerous. It was not SOLAS compliant. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing Training Vessel crew member sustained facial injuries On board a sailing training vessel a young crew member fell and injured their face resulting in them having to go to hospital. They cut their nose lip and chin resulting in open wounds but did not have signs of concussion. There were no damages reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A yacht suffered fire in engine space resulting in minor damage A yacht's secondary alternator was left taped to the top of the engine by a contractor following work to the alternator bracket. The battery cables were still connected to it, the contractor didn't think the boat was due to be used until he was due to come back a couple of weeks later and the vessel went sailing/motoring for a day. On the second day immediately after the ship had departed from a marina when black smoke was seen coming from the engine space. The skipper bought the vessel safely alongside another ship on a river pontoon. The inspection hatch of the engine space was opened, flames were seen and the skipper/mate let off the CO2 extinguisher and the fire was put out. The damage: There was smoke damage to the sound/fire proofing top of the engine space, the secondary alternator was destroyed, and a cable from this alternator to the battery regulator melted. The metal air intake on the top of the engine got scorched, a metal fuel pipe was burnt through and the return fuel hose from the injectors was damaged, the fuel hoses to and from the secondary fuel filter were damaged. The engine space light melted, outside of the engine space and several feet away, the outer casing of a wire from a battery terminal to a battery monitor melted through and the wire was severely damaged.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger fell in their bathroom A cruise ship passenger tripped over the lip of the shower in their cabin whilst entering resulting in a fall. They were assessed by the medical crew on board and diagnosed with broken ribs. The fall was attributed to lack of attention on the part of the passenger. There were no damages or defects in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel began taking on water and required assistance A fishing vessel was on passage when it began taking on water in the engine room. The vessel's pumps were blocked and could not manage the level of water entering the space. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and offered their pumps as support, clearing the water and enabling the fishing vessel to continue on its way.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A tanker's mooring lines parted during a cargo discharge operation Whilst the tanker was berthed alongside and discharging LNG, the weather changed from 15m/s westerly wind to a 20m/s north-westerly increasing the swell. This quickly led to the spring line parting and putting the remaining lines under tension. The master called for an emergency release and proceeded to anchorage.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port by the RNLI Fishing vessel with 4 POB suffered engine failure and was towed back to port by the RNLI
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing Vessel Aground on Rocks Sailing vessel with one person on board ran aground on submerged rocks. Crew member abandoned and was subsequently rescued by search and rescue assets. Sailing vessel re-floated and was towed back to nearby harbour. No injuries sustained to crew member. No significant damage sustained to vessel. Some water ingress due to waves.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cable laying vessel lost their starboard anchor during anchoring operations A cable laying vessel was walking the anchor out to the seabed and then recovered to ensure that the anchor windlass was fully operational. The anchor was then walked back out until it was on the seabed, the brake applied and the windlass taken out of gear. The order was then given to "Let go" the anchor, the brake was eased and the anchor started to pay out. The crew could not rescue the brake and the anchor ran out to the bitter end, which gave way. The anchor was recovered at a later date.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An LPG tanker crewmember sustained a facial injury after being hit by a mooring wire On board an LPG tanker an AB was struck on the chin by a mooring wire during berthing operations. The AB was close to the wire as it was passing out through a fair lead, assisting in moving the wire through the fair lead. The wire gained momentum and the slack of the wire jumped on deck and whipped the AB under the chin resulting in a laceration and a fracture to the crewmember's right condylar. There were no other injuries, damage or pollution. The AB stayed on board the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A patrol vessel experienced a lost of propulsion but were able to proceed to port A patrol vessel lost power and experienced a ship blackout. The automatic blackout recovery system established power to the to ancillary systems. The ESB was being supplied by the emergency diesel generator. The propulsion drives were reset, motors clutched in and run up. Propulsion was returned to the bridge and course was resumed. This vessel had a similar issue a week previously.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro cargo vessel's stern line parted while vessel was berthed. Berthing master attended the sailing of a Ro/Ro cargo vessel and noticed a stern line had parted. The vessel confirmed this was the case. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
RIB passenger unresponsive after grounding. RIB passenger unresponsive. Conflicting reports given. One that the vessel had run aground and the passenger suffered a medical episode after trying to push the vessel to deeper water. The other report suggested that the passenger became unresponsive first and then the vessel drifted ashore and grounded whilst the crew tried to give them medical attention.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel crew member dislocated their knee while pushing the vessel away from the pontoon with their foot A search and rescue (SAR) vessel crew member sustained a dislocated knee while attempting to push the vessel away from the marina pontoon during departure with their foot. Their foot slipped and they fell resulting in the dislocation. They were taken to hospital by local emergency services.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Small sailing vessel grounded and broke up on the rocks with skipper unhurt. A small sailing vessel skippered by an elderly man suffered a broken main sail and drifted onto the rocks. The casualty was transferred to ambulance care and the vessel broke up on the rocks. The casualty was elderly, suffered from diabetes and there is a suspicion of mental health issues. He initially wanted to go back to his boat, but was convinced not to when shown the state of the vessel. The casualty was uninjured apart from health concerns.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A bulk carrier experienced mooring failure in strong winds A bulk carrier parted lines while alongside. Reportedly they had been 'extremely tight' before the sea state and wind force increased and they parted. The wind increased to force 6 and the swell inside the harbor was reported to be 1.2m high. Additional crew stood by on the mooring stations to adjust the moorings. One spring line parted, two headlines and two stern lines experienced chafing. One headline and one stern line were added and equipped with anti-friction sleeves. Enhanced mooring duty was arranged forward and aft until the weather improved. There were no other damages besides the mooring lines. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Contractor onboard a container ship slipped in hold resulting in a torn hamstring. A contractor onboard a container ship slipped whilst in a hold resulting in a torn hamstring. Prior to operatives working on the vessel, there is a requirement to gas test all operational spaces. The contractor was gas testing the starboard access to a hold on the vessel, as they stepped though the access hatch, they slipped on hydraulic oil.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member went overboard as a result of a rogue wave An RNLI Severn Class was deployed to an ocean rowing boat that was in difficulty. On arrival the person on board the rowing boat didn't want to leave the vessel and so a tow was initiated. As the weather condition deteriorated, the RNLI made the decision to evacuate the rowing boat crewmember and bring them aboard the Severn Class. The Severn Class's Y boat was deployed and whilst returning to the ALB, as rogue wave caused the Y boat to collide with the ALB and throw a ember of the crew overboard. The crewmember was recovered without and did not sustain any injuries as a result of their incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel was at anchor and struck by another vessel A cargo vessel was at anchor awaiting its berth, a crew member noticed that another vessel anchored about away from the cargo vessel, appeared to be dragging its anchor. With the wind at about 29kts, the dragging vessel was approaching the anchored cargo vessel. The vessel who's anchor was dragging was contacted, they confirmed that they were preparing to heave up their anchor. The general cargo vessel's engines and crew were placed on standby, a minute the general cargo vessel placed its engines to full astern. The dragging vessel struck the general cargo vessel's port quarter before striking its port railings. The general cargo vessel was prevented from heaving up its own anchor as the other vessel was above the anchor chain.
Incident type: Collision
Small motor vessel broke down and was towed to port by lifeboat A small motor vessel with 3 POB lost propulsion power and required assistance to safety. The vessels around them were not willing to tow them back to port, the local lifeboat service towed them back to port. There were no injuries, pollution or damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship crew used a weighted heaving line. No persons were injured. Container ship crew threw a line from the aft deck which was found to have contained nuts, bolts and other metal objects. No persons were injured and the skipper was informed and ensured that all other lines were correct.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel made contact with a lock gate resulting in damage to the lock. A general cargo vessel made contact with a lock gate damaging the hand rails. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing vessel crewmember suffered burns from a gas explosion after cooking using LPG. A sailing vessel crewmember sustained facial and leg burns from a gas explosion as a result of cooking using LPG. Multiple assets were tasked with the casualty being extracted from the vessel and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An oil tanker's stern line fouled it's propeller An oil tanker was preparing to depart, whilst letting go of a stern line, it became fouled in the propeller. Divers were arranged to remove the rope from the propeller.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel's double gantry block failed resulting in a derrick to fall. A fishing vessel's starboard double gantry block failed. Whilst topping up the starboard derrick, the double gantry block failed causing the derrick to fall a small amount until the slack from the wire was taken up on the rest of the topping lift pulley blocks. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crewmember on a tug sustained a finger injury During mooring operations with an inland tug and tow (unmanned barge), a crew member sustained a serious finger injury when it became trapped between the turns of a rope being used for mooring. The crew member was not wearing gloves and when they pulled their finger out of the turn, the pad of the finger was ripped off. The crew member was signed off work for approximately 1.5 months.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Rib ran out of petrol and needed a tow to safety A motor cruiser suffered engine failure on passage resulting in the vessel needing assistance to return to port, the harbour patrol towed the vessel to safety.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst delivering personnel ashore A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was delivering fire service personnel ashore on a beach. Whilst approaching the beach, the vessel grounded on its propeller and caused damage to both the propellers on the outboard. The vessel made its way back to station where repairs were carried out.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember sustained ligament damage to their finger while removing a door from its hinges. Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember was removing an internal door to allow a tumble dryer unit to pass through. While lifting the door off it's hinges he strained the little finger on his left hand. The crew member was sent to A&E for examination and was informed that the tendon in the finger had detached. He was advised not to return to work until healed, and paid off the vessel later that day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship made contact with the arm of a peir A cruise ship came into contact with a harbor arm whilst shifting berth. There were two pilots on board at the time, one of whom was a trainee pilot. As the vessel was swinging, it came too close to the harbor arm and was not able to maneuver away from it to prevent contact. The vessel sustained damage to the stern and the pier was also damaged and a fender fell into the sea.
Incident type: Contact
Cargo Vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Condition of ladder poor throughout length on stbd side. Cleats caused damage to side ropes. Lower steps deformed and poor weight bearing integrity.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tanker under pilotage lost power and veered into shallow water Crude oil tanker lost steerage during departure from port with pilot on board and veered towards shallow water. Initial investigation has proved inconclusive as to whether the vessel touched bottom or not. The tanker was the towed to an anchorage area.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Motor cruiser began to take on water and sunk Recreational speedboat began taking on water and subsequently sank. The vessel posed a navigation risk and needed to be towed away and returned to its owner.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Scallop dredger ran aground due to equipment failure A fishing vessel was approaching the entrance to a river when it experienced a problem with the Morse control bracket for the engine controls. They identified the fault but not before they had entered shallow water, grounding on a sandbank in the falling tide. The vessel remained grounded with all crew onboard, later refloating in the rising tide. There were no injures, damages or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro-pax vessel made contact with a monopile/dolphin during berthing A ro-pax vessel allided with a monopile/dolphin whilst berthing under PEC navigation in high winds. The monopile sustained damage to the steel on the mooring point and the vessel sustained dented hull plating but was able to continue onto the next port. There was no material damage effecting the vessels hull integrity or performance. The wind at the time of berthing was reportedly from the west (blowing in land) and 31 to 37kts. The sea state in the harbor was calm due to the protective walls/riprap.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel fouled prop and was taken under tow by another fishing vessel. A beam trawler fouled its prop and was taken under tow to by another fishing vessel until it was alongside. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro pax vessel passenger tripped on vehicle deck resulting in a suspected fractured leg. A Ro/Pax vessel passenger tripped on the vehicle deck whilst exiting their truck and sustained a suspected fractured leg. The casualty was removed from the vessel and taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Tripping line incorrectly rigged. No inner stanchion in place on the bottom platform. All defects rectified prior to disembarkation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Steps were not parallel. On some steps gap between chocks and step was more than 100mm. Winch on ladder was not secured
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member sustained a laceration injury to two fingers whilst on duty A cruise ship crew member was trying to unblock a vacuum toilet. They had removed an elbow joint to carry out the task, whilst trying to reconnect the elbow joint to the pipe they lacerated two fingers (one on each hand) on the sharp edge of the pipe. The crew member was not wearing the correct PPE for the task.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore supply vessel had to reduce speed to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel. An offshore supply vessel encountered a fishing vessel coming from their port side. The offshore supply vessel contacted the fishing vessel but got a reply in poor English. The fishing vessel did not alter course or slow down resulting in the supply vessel having to reduce speed almost to a stop to avoid a potential collision.
Incident type: Collision
A platform supply vessel crew member injured their knee during heavy weather A platform supply vessel was on passage during heavy weather. A crew member was in the control room, sitting on a spinning chair next to a computer. The chair spun around resulting in the crew member's knee hitting the computer. The injury wasn't fully diagnosed, the crew member remained onboard and later went to hospital for advice.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A windfarm vessel's handrail was damaged by a mooring line A windfarm vessel was tied off with the tie off rope eyes onto each of the forward mooring posts. A crew member was attempting turn the vessel around as the tide was taking the vessel back around to the other side of the tower. Whilst attempting the manoeuvre the port line was resting on top of the forward gate access ropes. As tension came up on the mooring line, the line crushed part of the port stanchion and pulled off the top part of the handrail which is located on the top of the bulwark.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Inland waterways passenger ship collided with a leisure vessel resulting in a broken window and a minor injury. Inland waterways passenger ship collided with a leisure vessel resulting in a broken window on the passenger vessel and a minor injury to passenger.
Incident type: Collision
Container ship had a non-compliant pilot ladder Onboard a container ship, the pilot ladder was secured with shackles putting the weight on the individual step. The supplementary securing rope was in poor condition. Not in compliance with current SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel's bow grounded on a training wall after getting caught in a tidal stream. Minor damage only. A general cargo vessel's bow grounded on a training wall. Apprentice pilot on the helm with senior pilot supervising. Vessel caught in the end of the flood tide and taken across river and grounded. Vessel taken to jetty for survey. No damage found by surveyor. Vessel given certificate of class to sail.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht suffered an electrical fire that was quickly extinguished A motor vessel suffered a small electrical fire, the fire was extinguished by the crew onboard. A search and rescue (SAR) deployed to assist. The inspected the vessel to confirm the fire was out. The vessel was then back to port by the SAR vessel.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship crewmember fractured their arm after colliding with another crewmember and fell over. Cruise ship crewmember fractured their arm after colliding with another crewmember and fell over whilst transiting through a doorway. The casualty was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crane barge broke free of its anchor and began to drift A crane barge broke free of its anchor and began drifting. A tug was in the area and towed the barge to safety, having taken aboard the 5 people on the barge.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment