baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Passenger vessel reported a fire alarm. There was no fire but smoke was detected and all passengers were disembarked. Passenger vessel reported a fire alarm on her port engine whilst departing port. The vessel returned to harbour and disembarked the passengers whilst smoke was noted as coming from the vessel. The fire service confirmed that there was no actual fire. The vessel will continue investigations into the cause of the alarm and smoke. No persons were injured and there was no reported damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger fell down stairs sustaining multiple superficial injuries A cruise ship passenger fell down six steps resulting in a head injury, superficial wounds to the left wrist and right lower leg. The passenger did not loose consciousness but the onboard medic requested that the passenger was taken ashore for a further assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A member of public assisted a grounded yacht and fell overboard resulting in a fatality A sailing yacht departing a marina ran aground on a sandbank. A member of the public assisted by stepping onto a moored motor vessel's bathing platform and took a line from the yacht to then tie off somewhere. While doing this, the yacht freed itself and shot forward, making contact with the motor vessel. The person on the bathing platform wobbled and fell into the water. They were recovered from the water after 3-4 minutes, but despite CPR being conducted, could not be revived. The deceased was not wearing a lifejacket.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A Chemical/Oil products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the stanchions being too far apart and also wider in circumference than 32mm meaning they were reportedly hard to grip.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained a hand injury A fishing vessel crewmember caught their finger between machinery when shooting gear resulting in the amputation of the tip of their finger down to the bone with profuse bleeding. Radio medical assistance was sought and first aid administered. Due to the distance from land, the fishing vessel headed back towards port but would not be able to get there within the 6 hour window given by the radio medical for the casualty to get to hospital. A helicopter was dispatched and the casualty was airlifted to the shore before being taken to hospital by taxi.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
LPG Tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. LPG Tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member sustained partial thickness burns to their forehead A cruise ship crew member sustained partial thickness burns to their forehead following pressurised steam release from a line. A crew member noticed a failure of the safety valve of the economizer and agreed to isolate the equipment to allow the depressurization and remove the failure. The crew member decided to check a drain valve which releases the pressure and flows into a service pot. On performing this operation, pressurised steam was released from the line and hit the crew member. The crew member was later medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
River cruiser made light contact with another river cruiser during berthing operations. A river cruiser was moored alongside a pier, another river cruiser was coming in to berth when it made contact with the moored vessel. The berthing vessel's stern port quarter rubbing band made contact with starboard side just aft of the stern removing some paint. No damage to the vessel that was berthing, no injuries to crew or passengers on either vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Commercial rib had engine difficulties resulting in passengers being offloaded and the rib being escorted by an ALB. Commercial rib had engine difficulties resulting in passengers being offloaded and the rib being escorted by an ALB back to harbour. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Vehicle carrier involved in a weighted heaving line incident The vessel was involved in a weighted heaving line incident and was advised to check other heaving lines.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Near miss collision between a Ro-pax ferry and a sailing yacht A sailing yacht and a ro-pax coastal ferry had a near-miss collision in a narrow channel, when the ro-pax vessel altered in front of the sailing yacht. The yacht was forced to take up it's sails and alter to starboard to avoid collision, the closest point of approach reportedly being 10m.
Incident type: Collision
A single-handed pleasure fishing vessel experienced engine failure A single-handed pleasure fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure and was drifting towards land. Another fishing vessel set up a tow and brought it to safety. There was no pollution, injuries or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A close quarters situation occurred between two fishinf vessels Two fishing vessels experienced a close quarters situation and the fishing gear of one was dragged across the nets of the other resulting in damaged nets and was a risk of snagging/fouling gear. There were no injuries or pollution but the fishing vessel whose nets were out and the other dragged their gear across suffered damage to their nets, the end of it was missing when the nets were hauled back in.
Incident type: Collision
An LNG had flames coming from the funnel when approaching a port An LNG tanker experienced flames coming from the funnel when approaching a berth. They aborted the approach and headed back out to sea where they changed over from running the engine on boil-off from cargo to running on gas oil, which stopped the flames. The vessel was able to proceed back into port and berth without further issues. There was no damage, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Pilot vessel suffered a small fire, resulting in disablement of the vessel Pilot vessel suffered an engine fire and consequently disablement. The fire suppression systems worked effectively and the two POB were safe. The vessel was towed to a berth.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A recreational motor vessel was towed to safety after water ingress. A motor cruiser with three people onboard was reported as taking on water as the engine bung had been left out before launching. A fishing vessel towed the motor cruiser to a slipway where it was recovered safely before a coastguard team and search and rescue vessel arrived. The motor cruiser suffered no damage and was successfully bailed out before refloating on the flood tide.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Chartered vessel towed after fouling its anchor. Chartered vessel fouled their anchor and were towed by a sailing vessel. A workboat took up the tow and proceeded to the harbour limits.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A commercial speedboat passenger sustained back injury On board a commercial speedboat a passenger complained of backpain arising from an injury that occurred on board. The passenger made their own way to hospital after being taken ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Vehicle carrier made contact with spill plate and was unable to berth. Vehicle carrier's starboard shoulder made contact with spill plate. The Master said the vessel was listed slightly to port and when the vessel landed it made contact as the fenders compressed. The vessel had the tugs pushing up alongside 50%. The Master wasn't prepared to lower the ramp as this would create a starboard list, in his opinion, initiating contact with the spill plates again. The vessel had 3 spring and 2 stern lines out aft and 3 spring, 2 breast and 1 head line out forward. The master and pilot made the decision to sail from the berth and singled up for departure. There was paint damage to the vessel but awaiting for assessment to damage of the spill plate.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro cargo vessel grounded in poor weather and refloated with no damage. Ro/Ro cargo vessel was approaching harbour and was blown off from its intended track and drifted to shallow waters within the harbour. During the final swing and approach to the berth, the wind strengthened and the vessel drifted west of the turning circle to a shallow area. The port side anchor was let go to stop the drift. The vessel was resting on a mud bank in shallow waters. The vessel managed to move from the bank to the berth. A damage assessment was started and all tanks sounded to ascertain if there was water ingress to the vessel, none was found. Vessel's propulsion equipment operated as expected during the berthing manoeuvre and no signs of any damage or malfunction was identified upon inspection. Shortly after arrival a diving company attended the vessel for hull inspection for damages. No damage was found.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel grounded on a submerged rock during an exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel ran aground after experiencing propulsion issues brought about by kelp fouling the propeller. The vessel's crew were able to refloat the vessel and there were no damages, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A pilot vessel sustained damage after making contact with a tanker during a pilot transfer. A pilot vessel sustained damage after making contact with a tanker during a pilot transfer. The pilot vessel moved starboard side of the tanker beneath the pilot ladder. As the crew made ready for the pilot, the pilot vessel experienced a change in wave period and the vessel dropped several inches into a trough. The pilot was transferred to the pilot ladder without incident before the pilot vessel navigated away from the tanker's side. As a result of the launch dropping, the vessel had a crack in the starboard side gunwale and fendering. The vessel was removed from service for further investigation on the vessel's structural integrity.
Incident type: Collision
An offshore support vessel made contact with a dock An offshore support vessel was departing from a port when it had a minor allision with a dock. The vessel suffered a minor indentation and the dock structure suffered minor damage.
Incident type: Contact
Research vessel suffered small fire in laundry room A research vessel was on passage when a report was made to the Bridge of a burning smell coming from one of the vents on the outside deck. A crew member went to investigate and reported back that the smell was coming from the vent for the laundry room, on investigation it was found that items inside a tumble dryer were smouldering. The dryer was switched off and the space electrically isolated and monitored by a crew member. However the items inside combusted and a fire started, the crew member opened the dryer and extinguished the fire using a CO2 extinguisher located inside the laundry. The door was then closed again however reignition occurred and the crew member carried out the same operation again. The items inside once again reignited and smoke was filling the laundry room. A fire team was sent in who extinguished the fire, pulled out the items from the dryer and cooled those to prevent reignition.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel was towed after rope fouled in prop. A fishing vessel requested assistance because a rope was fouled in the prop. The casualty was taken under tow by a nearby vessel to harbour where it was made secure alongside with the assistance of CRT and the harbour authority.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Recreational angling vessel sank outside harbour entrance An angling vessel sank after the crew put the anchor over the stern causing the vessel to capsize. The crew were rescued unharmed but the vessel was lost.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A hopper dredger crew member fractured their leg A hopper dredger crew member decided to move a spare sheave that was stored in a below deck storage area. They were walking alone and started to roll the sheave on its side towards the area where it could be lifted by the crane arm. Before the crew member reached the area of the crane arm, the sheave became unbalanced and toppled onto the crew member's right leg resulting in a fracture to the leg. The sheave is described as being about the size of a cartwheel. An internal investigation was carried out to find out the reasons for the crewmember moving the sheave alone.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel suffered steering issues A general cargo vessel had just left the berth and crossed the turning basin. The vessel crew under the guidance of the pilot altered to port. The pilot reportedly gave the instruction for port 10 but the rudder indicator showed hard to port. When the pilot asked the helm for hard to starboard to counter the swing, the helm reported that it was jammed hard to port. The vessel was closing towards a concrete pier and despite the efforts of the bridge team, they could not regain steering. The master ordered the anchor to be dropped to halt the swing and this was successful. A tug was dispatched and aided the vessel back towards deeper water and the vessel was able to regain steering and continue out of the port without further incident, using non follow up steering.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A barge grounded and capsized whilst under tow. Following maintenance, a jack-up barge was going to be towed and returned to its normal location. After being made fast to the towing vessel, the jack-up was let go from the quay wall and started to list. The tow was released and the jack-up listed to about 45 degrees, before eventually laying on it's side on the seabed. During the initial event, one crew member was lifted off the barge, the second crew member entered the water and was recovered quickly with no adverse effects.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Dive support vessel diver fell overboard during diving operations and was retrieved A dive support vessel diver fell over the guard rail during diving operations whilst the vessel was on a four point mooring. The casualty was wearing a lifejacket and was retrieved quickly sustaining only a minor injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Research vessel made contact with quayside During the entry to the port, the vessel's starboard shoulder made contact with the quayside.
Incident type: Contact
A sail training yacht grounded at a harbour entrance resulting in no damage A sail training yacht was approaching a harbour entrance when the crew misidentified the first buoy and cut the corner to the approach resulting in the vessel grounding. The skipper reversed off and the lack of wave action meant the boat was not dropped onto its keel. There was no damage to the vessel and no injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger tripped whilst exiting the bathroom resulting in a fractured ankle. Elderly cruise ship passenger tripped whilst exiting the bathroom resulting in a fractured ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Yacht crewman deceased after falling off vessel into a lock. Crewmember deceased after falling off vessel into a lock. The vessel entered the dock. One crewmember stepped onto the pontoon. The skipper stayed in the wheelhouse and called for the crewmember but had no reply. The skipper assumed they had gone to the pub. The casualty was found deceased the following morning in the lock by the rescue team.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship crew member tripped over a bag containing hoses and badly sprained their shoulder A cruise ship crew member was in the engine room, preparing to wash the evaporators. They had a bag of hoses and wire that was placed on the walk way in the space they were working. As they were moving about the space, they tripped over the bag and sprained their shoulder. The crew member was relieved of their duties whilst the recovered but after a few days, they were medically disembarked as the injury was not healing and they were unable to carry out their duties.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Buoy-laying vessel suffered a blackout after the power management system failed. A buoy-laying vessel suffered a blackout after its power management system failed as the vessel manoeuvred in order to lift a buoy for servicing. Due to the proximity of the sand ridge shoal and the shoreline, the vessel was immediately anchored whilst the situation was rectified and power restored after 18 minutes.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax vessel passenger slipped and fell on deck suffering a suspected concussion A ro-pax vessel passenger slipped and fell hitting their head resulting in a concussion. The vessel was enroute to the port at the time of the incident and an ambulance was called but due to high levels of traffic around the port, the passenger was driven to hospital for an assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A small fishing vessel made contact with a person spear fishing whilst they resurfaced A person spear fishing was operating in a bay with an orange buoy attached to them and conducted a dive lasting around one minute. On resurfacing, they made contact with a small vessel and sustained a minor head injury. The person exited the water and made their own way home.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel suffered engine failure whilst alongside ME shutdown before unmooring operation. A damaged control air pipe caused a malfunction of engine's control system leading to ME to shutdown. Repair could not be effected in time to prevent the vessel grounding on the falling tide. Subsequent hull survey revealed no damage
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A crew transfer vessel was struck by closing lock gates A shore operative thought that two crew transfer vessels that were inbound had cleared the outer lock gates. The shore operative went ahead to close the outer gates, as they began to close, the gate clipped the one of the vessel's mid ship/ port quarter, the vessel reported it over the radio. There was no damage to the gates and they continued to close normally. The vessel had a slight scuff to the paintwork on the port side.
Incident type: Contact
Bulk carrier made contact with fenders resulting in minor damage. A bulk carrier approached the berth when it made contact with the fenders resulting in paint damage to the vessel. The bulk carrier had a tug aft and fwd at the time. The damage will be inspected the damage in daylight.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder only secured with choke shackles. Boarding area poorly lit.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sail training vessel trainee lost their balance but were able to hold onto the capping rail A trainee lost balance during a deck wash and fell over the capping rail, the guardrails reduced in height at the bow. The trainee had their feet on the deck, their hands holding the capping rail but with most of their body over the windward side of the vessel. The Skipper assisted the trainee back into the vessel. There had been a safety brief given to the group. The trainee was wearing a lifejacket but not not a lifeline.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel fouled it's gear and was towed back by another fishing vessel A fishing vessel got a net wrapped around the propeller and the trawl door stuck on the seabed. A tow was arranged with another fishing vessel vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured with ropes but not rigged from deck and secured to ladder side ropes. Weight of ladder secured by spreader and rope wrapped around deck cross bar. Duty officer on deck informed/instructed to inform Master.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht crew member fell and dislocated their shoulder. A sailing yacht crew member fell and dislocated their shoulder, the yacht was able to make it's own way to a harbour. A coastguard team and search and rescue (SAR) vessel extracted the crew member from the vessel, the crew member made their own way to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations The vessel was bombarded with shackle arrangements, the Master was given an explanation of the correct rigging arrangement with detailed photos, and once at the pilot station for disembarking was presented with the below picture. The crew had to be physically shown how to rig the securing arrangement before disembarking and also conducted a complete disregard for the rigging arrangement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger vessel lost propulsion Passenger vessel lost propulsion as a result of an overheated drive shaft.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel capsized after being caught by a wave A search and rescue (SAR) vessel's daughter craft were tasked to recover a manikin that had been used on a training exercise. They initially began heading for the wrong beach, this was noticed by a crew member who told the helm. The helm then altered course, the vessel was caught by a wave which caused the vessel to capsize with the crew were in waist deep. The SAR vessel came as close as the draught would allow. Two crew members entered the water to assist, the daughter craft was re-righted and recovered to the SAR vessel. The two crew in the daughter craft were checked over, no injuries were found. There was some minor damage to the skeg of the outboard on the daughter craft but otherwise it was fully operational.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A service vessel crew member slipped and fell resulting in a head injury A service vessel crew member slipped and fell resulting in a head injury. The casualty was evacuated from the vessel and taken onto hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell over and fractured their left femur A passenger was sitting on the floor just outside the toilet and was found by crew. The passenger could not recall if they fell or how they ended up on the floor. They were taken to the medical centre on board. A fracture of the left neck of the femur was confirmed by an x-ray and they were medically disembarked off the vessel and taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel capsized on launch from beach, minor damage to superstructure. A fishing vessel was being launched from a beach. The skipper and a skipper from another fishing were onboard, the vessel was on it's trailer and being launched by a tractor. Once the fishing vessel was floating, the tractor started to pull the trailer clear. The skipper started to turn the vessel to head out to sea, before the turn was completed, the vessel grounded, a wave struck the starboard shoulder causing the vessel to capsize. Both skippers were able to get clear and were uninjured. The vessel sustained damage to the spray canopy, the vessel was recovered and returned to service the following day.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder originally rigged with bottom platform of accommodation ladder 1.5m above the water. No inboard stantion on platform. Accommodation ladder not secured to ship's side. Pilot ladder aspect secured using shackles below a step, additional lashings not load bearing. Tripping line fitted to bottom of ladder. Refused to disembark until rectified. Additionally, vessel restricted to Slow Ahead due main engine defect which became apparent when clear of the lock.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crew member required medical attention after partially amputating a finger A fishing vessel crew member got their hand caught in a block resulting in injury to their fingers and severing the tip of one finger. First aid treatment was given onboard, the crew member was transferred to a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and taken ashore. They were passed into the care of the ambulance and transferred to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bitumen tanker began drifting after they lost an anchor A tanker was anchored, awaiting pilot boarding instructions. A crew member noticed the vessel swinging and dragging from the anchored position, they alerted the Master engines were started. When heaving up the anchor, it was realized that the starboard anchor was missing, and the pin was noticed to be detached from the anchor shackle.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel briefly grounded whilst on service A search and rescue (SAR) vessel had tried to secure a tow line to a vessel inside a harbour that was drifting onto the rocks. Once it was established the SAR vessel couldn't render assistance it was decided to get a coastguard rescue team to take over. On the way out of that sector of the harbour the SAR vessel briefly touched the bottom but was able to proceed without any incident. No damage to the vessel
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel suffered engine failure during arrival to port requiring assistance from a tug A ro-pax vessel departed port, as the vessel cleared the breakwater, an alarm sounded for the forward aquamaster. The vessel continued on to it's destination on the aft propulsion. Port authorities at the destination port were informed and tug assistance requested. Crew members tested the backup and emergency systems as the vessel continued on safe passage but there was still no propulsion from the forward aquamaster unit. Once on approach into port, the tug assisted the vessel alongside to disembark passengers and vehicles.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax vessel crew member trapped their finger in a sliding door sustaining a laceration A ro-pax vessel crew member was opening a pneumatic sliding door. The door was set to close with the switches on the bulkhead. The crew member opened the door by the override handle, and the door began to slide open. Immediately the crew member placed their hand in the crack of the opening door and the door slid closed trapping the injured finger. The crew member pulled the finger away and sustained a laceration to the right hand ring finger. The crew member received treatment from a shore side medical facility to dress the wound.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A dive support vessel was pinned against a jetty in high winds after both propellers were fouled, one on an anchor, the other on a pot buoy. A dive vessel lost propulsion in high winds due to fouled propellers and was pinned against a nearby jetty causing minor scrapping, requiring a tow from a lifeboat. Vessel was fishing in nearby bay. The wind rose and so the vessel pulled up the anchor to depart but found one motor fouled by the anchor. Shortly afterwards the second propeller became fouled on a pot buoy anchor. The sea conditions were too severe to allow the crew to retrieve the second anchor from the roof of the wheelhouse, so they called CG. The vessel drifted towards the jetty and became pinned underneath the jetty and had to be towed to safety by the local lifeboat services. There were no injuries or pollution. Some minor damage to the dive vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A heavy load carrier partially broke free of its moorings in high wind gusts A heavy load carrier was moored to a buoy in a port awaiting the weather window to proceed on passage when the wind increased with gusts in excess of 40 knots. This caused some of the mooring lines to part or partially part. The Master had been offered a chain to moor to but had initially refused. After getting the vessel under control with the help of a tug and a pilot the vessel re-moored, this time using a chain.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger fell in cabin resulting in a fractured wrist Passenger lost balance when going in the toilet and fell over the shower with the consequence of having a fracture on the right wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil Tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Oil Tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Pilot ladder secured with shackles and not rope tails.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing yacht crew member suffered ankle injury after becoming entangled in a rope during anchoring. A sailing yacht crew member sustained an injury to their ankle after it became entangled in a rope during anchoring. A PANPAN was issued and a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene to assist. The crew member was transferred to the SAR vessel and then medivac'd by helicopter to a nearby hospital. Two SAR remained onboard the yacht as the remaining four crew were unable to helm the vessel, the SAR vessel escorted the yacht into port. The injured crew member was released from hospital the following day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier crew threw a weighted heaving line directly at boatmen. No injuries were sustained. Bulk carrier crew threw a weighted heaving line directly at boatmen. No injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship had non-conforming pilot ladder arrangement A cruise ship had a non-conforming pilot ladder where the deck stanchions were not rigidly secured into the deck sockets and instead were being kept in place by the deck crew pushing their feet against the base of the stanchions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel crew member fell resulting in a fractured elbow A service vessel crew member was exiting the shower, they stepped out of the bathroom onto plastic sheeting on the cabin floor with wet feet. The crew member slipped on the sheeting and put left arm out to break fall. This resulted in the full body weight of the crew member landing on the left arm. The crew member was taken ashore and went to hospital where it was confirmed that they had fractured their elbow.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot vessel suffered engine failure which lead to a full electrical failure A pilot vessel suffered engine failure which led to complete electrical blackout. The vessel deployed it's anchor and waited for search and rescue (SAR) assistance. A SAR vessel was deployed and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A rib fouled its propeller and was towed back to safety A commercial rib fouled its impeller (the vessel was jet driven). There was no imminent danger but all passengers were taken off the vessel and onto a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. The crew remained onboard and the rib was towed to a harbour. Later inspections revealed that the issue was something that could be fixed at sea and the crew of the sightseeing vessel used this as a learning opportunity.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tug suffered small fire in electrical cabinet resulting in a blackout A tug was starting up, the engine start signal was given from the bridge and shortly after the vessel blacked out. A crew member cleared the alarms and gave the engines a local start signal. The engines failed to start and the vessel blacked out again, the crew member then opened the battery change over cabinet to cross connect the batteries and noticed a developed fire inside. A second crew member in attendance retrieved two fire extinguishers. The fire was extinguished and the electrical supply to the cabinet isolated.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember fell over some hosing lying in the engine room resulting in a hand injury. Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember was en route to carry out a routine inspection of a motor starter cabinet which was located within the main hydraulic room. As he entered the space, he tripped over some spare hydraulic hoses which were lying on the deck, and as he was falling he put his hands out in front of him to break the fall, which resulted in him injuring his hand. It resulted in a tendon/soft tissue injury to the right hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational motor vessel lost propulsion and was being blown into shore A recreational motor vessel lost power in open seas and had to be towed to a place of safety. The only method of communication they had on board was via mobile phone - they did not have any GMDSS equipment available. Local lifeboat was deployed and towed them to a nearby marina. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing yacht experienced steering failure and was towed A sailing yacht with two people on board experienced rudder failure and was towed back to harbor by the local lifeboat service. There were no inquiries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An oil chemical/product tanker had a non-SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder An oil chemical/product tanker had a non-SOLAS-conforming pilot ladder arrangement due to the positioning of the pilot ladder and the vessel's hull shape. The ship's belting was not cut out so that the ladder could sit against the hull when in ballast condition. In loaded condition the vessel's belting may interfere with the pilot boat fendering/coming alongside during heavy seas.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pair trawler crewmember sustained a crush injury to their hand A fishing vessel was hauling a net onboard, it was heavier than normal due to a large amount of mud. To get the bag on top of the drum, it needed to be tied off to get some slack. As a crew member was pulling the rope around the bag, the stern of the vessel rose on a wave, trapping their hand between the bag and the rail, becoming tight. Once the stern fell, other crew could free the crewmember's hand. The crush injury was above the knuckle and effected all of the digits but there no open wounds. There was swelling and circulation loss to some digits. The crew member was eventually medically evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital, the delay was due to the risk of a bird-strike from gulls around the vessel. There were no other injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS regulations An oil tanker's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser suffered a fire, then sank after the crew evacuated to a life raft A recreational vessel suffered a fire onboard, the two crew abandoned to the liferaft and sent a Mayday. Both crew were recovered by a pilot boat tasked to the scene and taken ashore. The vessel eventually sank.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sailing vessel grounded on departure from a harbour. A sailing yacht grounded on departure from a harbour. The stopping motion caused one of the crew to fall down a hatch and into the cabin space of the vessel. The casualty was taken ashore by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel for assessment but they did not require further treatment. The yacht later refloated on the flood tide.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crude Oil tanker pilot ladder slipped while pilot was bording On board a crude oil/product tanker the pilot ladder dropped about half a metre whilst the pilot was ascending. The pilot was unhurt and there was no damage. The pilot ladder and rigging arrangement was inspected after boarding and was found to be compliant with SOLAS. The pilot believes that the ladder may have been caught on the fishplate and came free under load.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Research rib's engine cut out resulting in a tow back to the pontoon. Research rib's engine cut out resulting in a tow back to the pontoon. The engine started to warn of overheating, so they crew decided to head back to shore when the engine cut out. They were towed back to pontoon by shore support team. It was later found that the issue was a faulty temperature sensor which triggered the engine to operate at low revs and eventually cut out.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crew member was using a lathe when a glove was caught resulting in a fractured arm A cruise ship crew member was working on a lathe in the engine workshop, they were turning a piece of metal on the lathe and using a piece of sanding paper to smooth it. The crew member was wearing a pair of cloth gloves, during this process the right glove got caught on the turning metal and which in turn pulled the crew member's arm towards and wrapped around the metal, resulting in an open fracture to the right forearm. A nearby contractor pushed the emergency stop button to the machinery, thereby releasing the crew member's arm. The crew member was taken to the medical centre for treatment before being transported ashore for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fractured femur A cruise ship passenger was playing table tennis when their shoe caught on the flooring causing the passenger to fall and land on a pole. The passenger sustained a fracture to their femur.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Commercial rib passenger suffered back injury during trip A RIB with ten passengers onboard was on a trip along the coastline. During the trip, a wave came up under the vessel, a passenger went to brace by putting weight onto their feet. This caused a spasm in their back, the skipper radioed for assistance. The RIB headed back to harbour and was met by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and paramedics who evacuated the passenger. The passenger was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS General cargo vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship gangway was being lowered when it fell 2 metres whilst 2 crewmembers were walking down it. A cruise ship lowered its gangway whilst alongside. As it was lowering, two crew members walked down it. As they approached the end of the gangway, it fell approximately a further 2 metres, unexpectedly. No injuries were sustained. The gangway wire was not properly spooled on to the winch whilst recovering the gangway from a previous port visit.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A support vessel crew member cut their hand with a knife A support vessel crew member was preparing securing equipment for use. The crew member using a knife to cut a cable tie that was holding a securing line, as the cable tie broke the knife cut the crew member's other hand resulting in a deep laceration.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Motor boat with three POB flooding A motor vessel with 3 POB started to progressively flood up to the engine. Vessel required assistance of local lifeboat services to pump out the water and get the flooding under control. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cruise ship passenger suffered amputation of finger tip On board a cruise ship, an infant passenger suffered an amputation injury whilst exiting the toilet with their parent. Their right index finger as caught between the door and the door frame resulting in the loss of the finger tip. The area was inspected and no defects were found. The apparent cause was lack of supervision/carelessness when passing through the door.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crude Oil Tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Crude Oil Tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel crew member fell on some stairs and injured their back A service vessel crew member fell down a set of stairs and landed on their back, causing injury to their spine. The vessel requested medical advice as there was concern for the lower spine injury, it was advised that the crew member be evacuated by helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker had a high exhaust gas temperature in one cylinder upon engine start-up. Chemical tanker started up its main engine when it was discovered that there was an abnormally high exhaust gas temperature on one cylinder. The vessel went back to anchorage for repair. It was found that a valve was stuck in the open position. The cylinder head was replaced with a spare and the main engine was tested with no further incidents.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger vessel and yacht collided in a harbour A commercial passenger boat collided with the stern of a private recreational sailing yacht that was waiting to transit a swing bridge. The skipper of the passenger vessel misjudged the situation and thought that the yacht was underway when it was stationary, and drove into the back of it. There was no damage to the passenger vessel and minor damage to the stern of the yacht. There were no injuries or pollution. The crew member of the sailing yacht, wearing a lifejackjet, chose to jump overboard to avoid being 'thrown by the force of collision' and was recovered from the water by a local passenger vessel operator without injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel hit a submerged object resulting in damage to the propellers and skegs. A search and rescue vessel was on exercise when it hit a submerged object outside local operating procedures. On return they made a further impact in a similar location. The vessel's propeller and skegs were damaged. The engines were removed and replaced. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax vessel had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder arrangement A ro-pax vessel had a non-SOLAS conformant pilot ladder arrangement. There were no stanchions in place at the pilot ladder on deck. The ladder was secured to the bulkhead and the main weight was on a spreader wedged against part of the superstructure. There was no gap in the fendering/rubbing strake on the side of the vessel so the ladder could not lie flush with the hull. There was not a heaving line available for emergency use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Multiple frayed strands. A second ladder was rigged in excellent condition
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew member of accessible excursion boat broke their ankle On board a commercial motor boat designed for wheelchair users, a crewmember broke her ankle when they slipped while moving on deck during choppy conditions. The vessel contacted the JRCC via VHF who informed the ambulance services. The ambulance met the vessel when they arrived at the harbor and the injured crewmember was taken to hospital by the ambulance. There were no other injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel sustained minor damage after making contact with a pontoon. A search and rescue vessel came into contact with a ship's pontoon during a medivac resulting in minor damage to the deck and fendering. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line A ro-ro cargo vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line. Vessel used a weighted monkeys fist when send a heaving line ashore.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember suffered a finger crush injury whilst rehousing the anchor. Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember was assisting the bosun to rehouse the anchor which had become twisted. A crow bar was being used to re-align the chain but as the weight was released from the windlass, the casualty's finger became trapped between the bar and the deck.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell in their bathroom resulting in a fractured arm. A cruise ship passenger lost their footing in their bathroom and fell backwards resulting in a fractured arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with the quay displacing a fender. A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with the inner knuckle of the quay whilst arriving, resulting in one fender being displaced. There were no reported injuries.
Incident type: Contact
An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Pilot ladder connected directly to the accommodation ladder and did not continue 2m above the hatch. Clearance under the accommodation was under 5m
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS On board a container vessel the loose pilot ladder was secured to the deck using shackles between the steps, meaning the weight was on the steps and not the ropes. When instructed to change it by the boarding pilot they attempted to secure the ladder to the handrails instead. The master was advised to secure the pilot ladder to a strongpoint on deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations The pilot ladder was initially secured with shackles only and it was discussed with crew on deck and Master via VHF and eventually secured with suitable rope to strong points.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A person was injured after their leg was trapped between two vessels A private motorcruiser collided with a commercial sail training vessel that was moored alongside, resulting in one crew member of the motorcruiser getting their leg trapped between the two vessels. The injury was severe enough to warrant ambulance attendance. There were no significant damages reported. No pollution or other injuries reported.
Incident type: Collision
A motor cruiser suffered water ingress whilst alongside A motor cruiser began taking on water whilst alongside through a failed stern seal. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and set up a salvage pump to assist in bailing the water out. The vessel was then successfully lifted from the water ashore to carry out repairs.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Starboard ladder in poor condition, master informed. Advice given for ladder to be decommissioned.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-ro vessel shore worker sustained a broken leg during discharging operations A ro-ro vessel shore worker was struck by a forklift truck and sustained serious injuries. During discharging operations, a shore worker was driving a forklift down the loading ramp to discharge slate whilst four other shore workers were preparing ropes on the ramp in preparation for the loading of excavators. The injured shore worker was crouching down to move the ropes when the forklift driver struck them. They did not see the crouching shore worker and they did not hear the warning shouts of the other shore workers due to wearing ear defenders. The injured shore worker was taken to hospital and required surgery to repair the damage to their leg. The forklift worker was shaken by the incident. There were no damages or other injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel crew member injured their finger in a lift door A passenger vessel was alongside, a crew member was loading the lift with equipment. They placed their hand on the frame as the lift door closed resulting in an injury to their middle finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)