baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A hovercraft master slipped from the deck on to the hovercraft skirt fracturing their ankle. The master of the vessel was conducting a pre-operational inspection of the hovercraft at the landing pad. At the time the master was the sole person onboard. As the master made their way around the port side deck they slipped on the deck and their momentum carried them over the edge of the side deck onto the hovercraft skirt (which was deflated); a fall from a height of 80cm onto the skirt. Once on the ground they gathered themself and feeling severe pain in their left ankle proceeded into the terminal building. The master was relieved of their duties and received medical attention where a diagnosis of a facture to the left ankle was made. They attended the local hospital fracture clinic for follow up and were assessed as unfit for a period of 8 weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel's moorings lines snapped during strong winds. A ro-pax vessel was alongside and a strong wind passed over the vessel causing five out of eight mooring lines to break and ship's ramp to fall from the linkspan.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel broke down and was towed back to port A fishing vessel burst a pipe resulting in the engine overheating and breaking town. It was towed back to port by the search and rescue services.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor cruiser started taking on water and eventually sank. A motor cruiser that was moored alongside started taking on water. The two crew onboard found that the propeller had come off and were unable to stem the ingress and abandoned the vessel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel and fire service attended to try and pump out the vessel but stopped as they were making no progress. The vessel eventually sank and was secured until the owners could organise salvage of the vessel. No diesel pollution was reported, some debris from the vessel was seen floating in the area.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder was in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel reported a fouled propeller and was towed back to port. A fishing vessel reported a fouled propeller and was drifting. The crew had tried to arrange a tow but a suitable vessel was not available. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and towed the fishing vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A vehicles carrier made contact with an outer gate. There was minor damage to the fender. A vehicles carrier made contact with a lock outer gate and damaged one vertical and one horizontal wooden fender.
Incident type: Contact
A tall ship had engine failure and was taking on water and required a tow. A tall ship with six people on board had and engine failure and was taking on water. The lifeboat provided a tow back to port. They had a burst pipe earlier in the day which was rectified.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder's steps were not horizontal. One side rope was longer than the other.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell on the dance floor and broke their wrist. A cruise ship passenger lost their balance and fell while they were dancing on the dance floor. The passenger sustained a suspected left wrist fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel crewmember was hit by a dropped pin and injured their lower back. A crewmember had a back injury after a metal holding pin was dropped on them by another crewmember whilst removing the pin from a hatch cover.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was rigged using a deck tongue /bar arrangement and was loosely secured to pad eyes not at deck level. The pad eyes are more than 915mm and not at deck level.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew transfer vessel experienced propulsion failure and collided with another, moored crew transfer vessel. A crew transfer vessel lost propulsion and collided with another, moored crew transfer vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing Vessel began taking on water. A sailing vessel began taking on water and was towed back to port for repairs to be carried out.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. It was not visible from the launch, but the pilot ladder was secured around a handrail and not to strong points. On recovering the accommodation ladder the hoisting wire standing parted, came free at the securing bolts, which caused the accommodation ladder tail to fall free into the water.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motor vessel had a broken propeller shaft and started taking on water A recreational motor vessel started taking on water after breaking its propeller shaft. The bilge pumps on board were coping with the water ingress and a search and rescue (SAR) vessel towed the vessel to safety.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A motor cruiser lost power to both engines, managed to get one engine re-started and made its own back to harbour. A motor cruiser lost power to both engines, managed to get one engine re-started and made its own back to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst searching close inshore. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out an inshore search looking for a missing person. The SAR vessel was travelling slowly ahead when it struck a submerged object, probably a rock. The vessel was put into neutral, astern gear engaged and came off the obstruction. The rock was not visible on the navigation system. Minor damage was sustained consisting of scratches on the gel coat to keel and the hull. There was no penetration of the hull or fracture of the composite.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motor vessel ran aground and sustained water ingress. A motor vessel ran aground and sustained water ingress. The crew made it safely ashore.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A lifeboat capsized in the surf. During helm training in surf, a lifeboat hit a feathering green face wave with too much throttle resulting in the lifeboat going vertical and, combined with the onshore wind, the lifeboat capsized. No injuries were incurred, the boat was recovered and reported following the reporting procedures. The equipment was quarantined and was checked and engine reinstated prior to the next use.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A sailing yacht grounded on mud and required assistance. A sailing yacht with two crew onboard grounded on mud and were unable to free themselves. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene and towed the yacht clear into deeper water. No injuries to crew or damage to vessel reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was not properly secured using shackles and a spreader was used to hold the weight of the ladder. After the note from the pilot, the crew rectified the issue and secured the ladder properly.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel was making its final approach to the berth when the main engine shut off and the bow struck the quayside. A general cargo vessel was on its final approach to the berth and had begun making a turn to go port side. The main engine shut off without warning and the bow thruster was used to push the vessel around and the anchor deployed to slow the vessel further. The bow of the vessel struck the quayside resulting in a slight scrape to the bow and a small chip on the quayside.
Incident type: Contact
A tanker had a near miss collision with a sailing yacht. A tanker had to alter course to avoid a collision with a sailing yacht that would not move out of the way.
Incident type: Collision
A roro passenger vessel's pilot ladder was in poor condition. A roro passenger vessel's pilot ladder was in poor condition, the ropes were frayed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Charter motor yacht experienced a fire. A charter yacht crewmember spotted black smoke on the starboard side, they reported to the captain who investigated and saw flames and thick black smoke. The captain applied five fire extinguishers and the inboard sprinkler system. The fire was brought under control within thirty seconds. The captain made a mayday call and the vessel was towed to port.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A passenger vessel performed an emergency stop as a result of a burst flexi-hose from the fuel supply pump discharge. A passenger vessel conducted an emergency stop whilst approaching its berth after an alarm went off for the forward standby fuel pump. A leak was confirmed and the forward engine was shut down. The vessel was kept in a safe position and the forward engine de-clutched. The vessel berthed safely on the aft engine. An estimated 300-400 litres of fuel was captured in the bilges and contained onboard. A flexi-hose had failed causing the fuel leak.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A lifeboat crewmember broke their foot when the vessel punched through a wave. A lifeboat was responding to three casualties in the water. The craft had to navigate through large waves close to rocks and had to punch through a wave. The force of the impact resulted in a crewmember landing on their right foot and breaking it.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship crewmember sustained a broken arm after a fall. A container ship crewmember sustained a broken arm after a fall during a fire exercise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A small workboat crewmember fell overboard, their lifejacket inflated and no injuries were sustained. A workboat was manoeuvring into position to collect mooring buoys and cans. A crewmember was using a boat hook to hook the cans. The crewmember had the boat hook behind their legs, the vessel moved slightly causing boat hook to knock the crewmember off balance, resulting in them falling overboard. The auto-inflation life jacket went off and the crewmember was helped backed onboard within approximately 45 seconds. There were no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5. The ladder was secured by shackles around the side ropes. The rope tails were not secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured with choke shackles against a rubber step. The ends of the rope tails were not secured although strong points were available. There was no life buoy.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A windfarm transfer vessel had a gas leak due to faulty batteries. A windfarm transfer vessel had a gas leak due to the engine starter batteries being faulty. A bad smell was detected and a gas detector was used to confirm the presence of gas, behind a bulkhead. The passenger area was free of gas. However the passengers were transferred to another vessel while the vessel returned to port for investigation. The batteries were replaced and permanent gas detectors fitted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A RIB's engine flooded resulting in the RIB being washed ashore. A RIB's (rigid inflatable boat) engine flooded resulting in the RIB being washed ashore.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro passenger ferry had engine failure. A ro-ro passenger vessel lost propulsion power on both main engines during fuel change over from marine gas oil (MGO) to very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO). Electrical power was maintained throughout and the bow thruster and windlasses were fully operational if required. The vessel was drifting in 80 metres of water and away from the nearest coast until problem was resolved .
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger trapped their hand in a door and sustained a partial amputation. A cruise ship passenger was leaving their bathroom, when they over balanced and steadied themself by placing their hands on the door frame. They also grabbed the handle and partially closed the door on their hand that was on the frame. As a result, they sustained a partially amputated distal tip of their left thumb.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The ladder was secured with shackles and had a tripping line secured to the bottom step. The master was informed how to correctly secure the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser had an engine fire which was extinguished. A motor cruiser had an engine fire, which was extinguished and the vessel was towed to port.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller on its own gear. The crew were able to clear the gear themselves. A fishing vessel with three crew was disabled after its propeller was fouled with nets. It was assisted by a lifeboat and managed to free the nets and continue fishing.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel reported electrical issues resulting in engine failure and was towed back to port. A general cargo vessel reported electrical issues resulting in engine failure and was towed back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fast rescue craft of a fishing support vessel capsized while attempting to board a fishing vessel resulting in a crewmember dislocating their shoulder. A fast rescue craft from an offshore supply ship which was chartered for fishery protection work capsized when the crew were boarding a fishing vessel. Just after the second fishery protection crewmember stepped on to the boarding ladder the FRC's (fast rescue craft) bow fell into a trough and was swamped leading to the capsize. The coxswain was thrown clear of the fast rescue craft but the other crewmember was trapped underneath the boat in an air pocket. The coxswain then pulled the righting bag release cord and righted the FRC. The coxswain managed to get back into the craft, but the other crewmember could not due to their injury. The offshore supply ship's daughter craft was launched to assist and its crew helped the injured crewmember back into the FRC. The crewmember was transferred to hospital and treated for a dislocated shoulder. The coxswain was very experienced and completed numerous similar boat transfers.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A motor cruiser ran aground, one person was rescued but the vessel was unsalvageable. A motor cruiser ran aground on rocks. The single crewmember climbed onto the rocks and was rescued but the vessel was unsalvageable. The casualty was passed into the care of the ambulance service on land.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was held under a boarding plate. A step was taking the weight against the underside of the boarding plate. The side ropes had lashings attached but they were ineffective and taking no weight.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel lost propulsion in open sea and required assistance. The vessel lost engine power and propulsion and required assistance as it was in the open sea.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
The daughter craft of a search and rescue vessel lost engine power and drifted ashore. A search and rescue vessel's daughter craft was launched to assist a casualty vessel that was aground with two people on board. Soon after the casualties were taken onboard, the daughter craft's engine failed and was unable to be restarted. Due to the location of the vessel, the daughter craft was blown ashore. The crew and casualties made it ashore uninjured. The daughter craft was also brought ashore undamaged. The crew and causalities were airlifted to safety by a helicopter.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked or the embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot were not supervised by a watch-keeping deck officer. The port combination ladder steps were not horizontal, the bottom step was deformed & missing a chock. The starboard combination ladder steps had been painted yellow.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two fishing vessels had a near-miss collision. A fishing vessel reported that it had to take evasive action to avoid another fishing vessel. They said they had to cut their gear. An initial call to the other vessel received no response. Then someone answered and got hold of the skipper. They said they knew nothing of the incident. Then they liaised with the crew and stated they had to alter course to avoid a collision.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel experienced steering failure and drifted away from its two scallop divers. Fishing vessel experienced steering failure while two scallop divers were working on the seabed. They drifted away from the diver's position but managed to drop anchor. The fishing vessel informed the coastguard and the divers were recovered by a local lifeboat. In the meantime, back-up steering was restored to the fishing boat so the divers were returned to the vessel to make its own passage back to port, accompanied by the lifeboat.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had bow thruster failure. Whilst berthing a general cargo vessel's bow thruster failed as they were coming alongside. They had sent the forward spring ashore at the time and had two tugs in attendance so the vessel was kept under control and didn't have any problem completing the berthing. No contact was made with the berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. The ladder was secured with weight on shackles below a step. Due low freeboard, the pilot was able to board without the ladder. The lifebuoy did not have attached light. No officer was present and the crewmember present was not aware that lifebuoy required a light or that the ladder was improperly rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew member fell overboard from a dinghy tender during a fishing trip. A crewmember fell from their dinghy tender, they were recovered by another vessel and no medical attention was required.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel's engine failed and made contact with two other moored cargo vessels resulting in no damage. A ro-ro cargo vessel's engine failed on arrival to port and made contact with two other moored cargo vessels resulting in no damage to two of the vessels.
Incident type: Collision
An offshore supply vessel made contact with another moored vessel while coming alongside resulting in minor damage. An offshore supply vessel made contact with a moored vessel whilst coming alongside following a wind gust. Both vessels had minor damage. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
A general cargo ship's crewmember fell from a ladder and sustained suspected fractured ribs. A general cargo ship's crewmember fell from a ladder at a height of 1.5 metres and was suspected to have broken ribs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure vessel broke down and was towed back to port. A pleasure vessel broke down and was towed back to port by a lifeboat.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor cruiser had engine failure and was towed back to a mooring. A motor cruiser had engine failure and was towed back to a mooring.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A catamaran sailing vessel ran aground. A catamaran sailing vessel ran aground.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A recreational vessel crewmember fell and had a chest injury and was taken away in an ambulance. A crew member on a vessel alongside had a chest injury after a fall and was evacuated for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot launch crew reported the rubber step second from the bottom was split.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crewmember fell overboard from a yacht A crewmember fell overboard from their vessel and sustained no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship made contact with a berth after the towing lines parted. An aft tug's tow line parted after winch failure while berthing a container ship. Berthing operations were completed successfully using other tugs involved in the operation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel had loss of electrical power and was towed back to shore by another vessel. A fishing vessel had loss of electrical power and was towed back to shore by another vessel. There were issues with the engine's electrics.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was secured to the bottom step leading aft. The pilot advised the master to secure the line above the spreader.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passengers vessel crew member fell overboard while alongside resulting in a head injury. A passengers vessel crew member fell overboard while alongside resulting in a head injury. A crew member who had fallen overboard while they were alongside. Crew member was wearing a lifejacket which deployed and was recovered.. The crew member sustained a head injury and the vessel requested ambulance attendance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A deep sea rowing boat and a catamaran had a near miss collision. An ocean rowing boat and a catamaran had a near miss collision. Whilst navigating at night, the single crewmember of the rowing boat noticed a potential collision situation developing. They attempted to contact the other vessel by radio and set off a white flare. There was no response or evasive action from the crew of the catamaran and the two boats passed at a distance of approximately 0.1 nautical miles.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-ro cargo vessel made contact with quay side A ro-ro cargo vessel was manoeuvring to line up to enter a lock when the vessel made contact with the eastern approach causing damage to at least two fenders. A tug was assisting the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A service vessel drifted from a quayside resulting in a gangway falling into the water A service vessel entered a port through lock gates and came alongside with a tie up of a breast line forward and aft. A gangway was then deployed. The vessel started to drift astern with the bow canting slightly, resulting in the gangway twisting on the deck. An attempt was made to manoeuvre back to position but with no noticeable effect. The vessel pivoted on its stern against the quay edge with the stern line preventing it from moving off the quay, the gangway dropped off the edge of the quay and hung off the vessel being dragged through the water. Two crewmembers grabbed the gangway in an attempt to prevent it falling in the water but were unable to hold it.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A inland passenger vessel passenger fell down stairs resulting in a head laceration An inland waterways passenger vessel passenger fell whilst onboard resulting in a head injury. The passenger refused assistance from an ambulance and made their own way to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel's gearbox failed resulting in a tow. Fishing vessel's gearbox failed resulting in a tow from another fishing vessel. The casualty vessel was not in danger at any point.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing yacht crew member suffered partial amputation of 2 fingers on right hand A sailing yacht was seeking shelter as the wind was due, the crew set about stowing the sails. The furling gear had loosened, a crew member went forward to furl the genoa. As they rotated the furling gear the genoa released catching the crew member's fingers between the line guard and the drum. The pressure was intense enough to amputate the tips of the index and middle finger to the right hand. The crew alerted the coastguard, a helicopter was tasked to the scene, evacuated the crew member and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A Ro/Ro passenger vessel's batteries exploded upon starting the generator. Ro/Ro passenger vessel batteries exploded inside the battery box upon starting the generator. No persons were injured and there was no damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not compliant with SOLAS regulations An oil tanker's pilot ladder was not compliant with SOLAS regulations. Insufficient lashing points on hull and lashing only on one side of ladder. Accommodation ladder lashed to pilot ladder. The ship had no magnets available and new pilot ladder was too short for ballast condition
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 shackles over the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Angling vessel lost steerage and required towage after drifting towards the shore A fishing vessel with two people on board lost steerage and was drifting towards the shore. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and towed it to a place of safety. There was no damage and no injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
SAR Boat grounded on breakwater during rescue operations Lifeboat ran aground on a breakwater while assisting two persons in the water with difficulties when a wave lifted it onto the structure. There was minor damage to the hull and sponson but no severe damage or injuries reported. The vessel later refloated under her own power after embarking the persons they were rescuing.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing yacht suffered water ingress resulting in tow to safety A sailing yacht with four crew onboard suffered water ingress after losing the propeller. The crew, who were wearing lifejackets ,were bailing by hand as the bilge pump was not working. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked to assist and bail out the yacht. The yacht was then towed to a harbour.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
RoRo passenger vessel suffered an accidental CO2 release in engine room A ro-pax vessel was alongside, a crew member was working in the engine room when the Co2 alarm went off. The crew member evacuated the area and reported it. The damage control station was checked, the system valves and pilot bottles were still in the correct position. The Co2 locker was checked by opening the door slightly, Co2 could be seen to be discharging from a bottle. Icing was evident around the cylinder and the nut above the unit. Forced ventilation was established into the Co2 locker. A crew member wearing breathing apparatus (BA) entered into the space to investigate and try to close the cylinders. Due to the pressure in the line this was not possible and the engine room closed off.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug experienced a generator fire A fish farm tug experienced a fire on its generator which was extinguished by the crew before the local lifeboat service reached the vessel. The tug made its own way back into port under the ME power, with the local lifeboat service standing by to render assistance if necessary. There were no injuries, pollution or damage reported apart from the minor damage to the generator that caught fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember trapped and broke their leg to the side of the vessel after mirror line got caught around the Voith unit. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember suffered a lower leg injury when he got it caught between the side of the vessel and a mooring line that had become caught in the Voith unit. The ambulance crew were not comfortable recovering the casualty from the lay up berth and requested they move with the aid of a tug to the operational berth. The Fire Service arrived and successfully recovered the casualty without the need to move the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded on a beach after trying to recover to it's launch carriage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was coming in for recovery onto it's carriage. The vessel in line with the carriage and was in the process of following a wave into the carriage, the wave unexpectedly flattened and dissipated and at the same time another wave came in which caused unalignment very close to the trailer. As the helm had committed to this manoeuvre the decision was made to beach the vessel. Once the SAR vessel was recovered , an inspection was carried out and the engines were run and flushed through. There was no evidence of damage to the vessel or pollution on the beach.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro-ro cargo vessel lost propulsion but manged to berth safely A cargo ship was making its approach to port with a pilot on board, During the berthing manoeuvre, the vessel lost the use of its main engine, the pilot relocated a tug and after an assessment decided that the safest option was to berth without the main engine. The vessel managed to berth without further incident and made fast safely.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder came away from the deck whilst pilot was disembarking. No injuries were sustained. During pilot disembarkation from chemical tanker, pilot ladder stantion (post) came loose from the deck and bent while pilot was climbing onto top of ladder. Thereafter, pilot disembarked using ladder without further incident. There were no injuries as a result of this accident.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger ferry had a seal failure and leaked 3 litres of hydraulic oil A passenger vessel was alongside in port, oil was noted around the starboard jet unit. The vessel departed and on arrival, the ram was seen to be leaking. The vessel was taken out of service until the ram had been replaced. The steering ram that was attached to the steering bucket seal had failed and started to leak hydraulic oil. It was estimated that 3 litres leaked from the system.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel crew member sustained a head injury after being struck by the boom A sailing vessel crew member was hit by the boom and hit their head on a cleat resulting in a 4 inch cut and bruising. The casualty may have lost consciousness for a couple of minutes. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and evacuated the casualty who was taken ashore for onward transfer to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel made contact with starboard shoulder whilst making an ebb approach to the lock The vessel made contact with the starboard shoulder whilst making an ebb approach to the lock
Incident type: Contact
Pilot vessel made contact with chemical tanker whilst pilot was disembarking. A pilot vessel and chemical tanker made contact whilst pilot was disembarking from the tanker. The starboard handrail of the pilot vessel came into contact with the the bottom of the gangway of the combination ladder. No injuries were sustained and temporary repairs were effected to the handrail.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a submerged object A search and rescue vessel was entering harbor when it made contact with a submerged object. Crew reported that the vessel seemed to touch the sea bed or a soft underwater object. There were recent storms in the area which may have changed the deposits of silt or increased the amount of debris in the water. There were no damages, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Contact
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles around side ropes. Ropes also tied, but not load bearing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel grounded on the shore resulting in damage to the propellers A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was launched to assist a yacht aground on a beach. The SAR vessel arrived and was making an assessment of the situation manoeuvring with searchlights on the yacht when an unexpected swell took the SAR vessel to the shore resulting in the vessel grounding. With one crew member assisting from the beach the SAR vessel was able to get back out to deep water. This resulted in damage to both propellers which were replaced.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel suffered a fouled propeller and required a tow back to port A fishing vessel with two crew onboard suffered a fouled propeller from a fishing net. With the fishing gear deployed the vessel was not drifting A request for assistance was issued, a search and rescue (SAR) was tasked to the scene and towed the vessel back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Hopper Dredger's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Hopper Dredger's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew supply vessel suffered a fire in starboard main engine exhaust stack A crew supply vessel had departed from port. Soon after leaving a TSS area a large quantity of black smoke was seen coming from the starboard main engine exhaust stacks, the fire alarms for that compartment sounded. The vessel was throttled back on both engines and emergency shutdown was undertaken. All starboard side fuel was shut off, the fans shut off and all vents closed. The fire suppression system was activated. The hydraulic pumps and generator were switched to portside. The boundary cooling commenced, smoke was seen to be clearing and the vessel managed to make its way into port. The starboard main engine compartment suffered fire/smoke damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sail training vessel sustained a cooling system failure resulting in temporary loss of propulsion. A sail training vessel was departing port when it temporarily lost propulsion after an issue with the heat exchanger. The crew made the decision to return to port. No damage was sustained to the vessel and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing Vessel grounded on a falling tide and needed urgent assistance A sailing yacht grounded on a mudbank and required urgent assistance to refloat due to the risk of capsize caused by the falling tide. Local lifeboat service attended in a RHIB and towed them off the bank. The yacht was able to proceed on passage afterwards. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing Yacht experienced small electrical fire A yacht experienced a small engine room fire that produced smoke before it was extinguished. The engine was reportedly smoking. Once the fire was extinguished, nearby yachts elected to assist the stricken yacht back to port. There were no injuries or pollution reported and limited damage reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Commercial rental cruiser made contact with a leisure motor cruiser A bystander has seen a collision between a commercial rental river cruiser and a motor cruiser. The rental vessel has exceeded the 4knt speed limit and upon colliding with the other vessel the a child passenger was thrown to the deck.
Incident type: Collision
Passenger cargo vessel stewardess trapped their thumb in a door resulting in a fracture Passenger cargo vessel stewardess trapped their thumb in a door resulting in a fracture
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel passenger trapped their foot under a ramp whilst boarding A ro-pax vessel passenger trapped their foot under a ramp whilst boarding due to the vessel moving around, the passenger was able to free their foot themselves. The passenger received a foot injury but the extent was unknown. The passenger was taken to hospital for an assessment and further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel passenger tripped and fell on board resulting in a fractured clavicle A ro-pax vessel was alongside embarking passengers, a passenger walking in a passenger area tripped on the edge of a chair leg, fell and struck their shoulder. The passenger initially confirmed to a crew member they felt ok and was not in need of further assistance, though they then laid down on a seat to rest, the crew member maintained an occasional observation of the passenger during the crossing. Upon arrival in port the injured passenger disembarked, the vessel was later informed by shore operations that the passenger had visited a hospital, been x-rayed and diagnosed with a fractured clavicle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Small motorboat capsized and sunk with 2 persons successfully recovered from the water. A small motorboat capsized resulting in the two occupants entering the water. A nearby kayaker recovered the two casualties and passed them to another vessel and ILB. The casualty vessel sunk but both persons were unhurt.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A sailing vessel experienced propulsion failure and was pushed into a harbor arm A recreational sailing vessel experienced propulsion failure and was blown into the harbor arm of a marina. It was towed into the marina by the local lifeboat service and berthed safely. There were no injuries, damages or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Offshore supply ship crew member was struck by a mooring line that was under tension An offshore supply ship was moving astern when a crew member tried to make a mooring line fast. in doing so, the line 'popped off' under tension and struck the crew member's finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel sustained a crack in the stern corner weld resulting in water entering the aft fuel tank rendering the main engine unusable. Fishing vessel's trawl door caused a crack in the stern corner weld resulting in seawater entering the aft fuel tank and rendering the main engine unusable. The fuel pump and the injector were both damaged and the vessel was unable to make way. The vessel may have lost two tonnes of diesel. A tow was established with another fishing vessel and the casualty was taken successfully to harbour. The vessel listed to starboard during towage to minimise the risk of further pollution. The port aft fuel tank has been pumped and repairs are underway. There were no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A vehicles carrier used a dangerously weighted heaving line during mooring operations On board a vehicles carrier whilst carrying out mooring operations, a monkey's fist was overweight ( later weighed to 710g) item was removed from line. Bean bag replaced on heaving line. Monkey's fist was then cut open and discovered bolts, nuts, stones and detritus inside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Gillnetter's propeller fouled by discarded long lines resulting in a tow to harbour. Gillnetter's propeller fouled by discarded long lines resulting in a tow to harbour by SAR asset. There were no injuries but there was some gear box damage sustained.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro passenger ship had a chemical spill onboard which was contained to the ship. Ro/Ro passenger ship had a chemical spill onboard which was contained to the ship. 80 litres of Ferric Chloric Solution was spilled on the main vehicle deck. As it was confined to the ship, no further action was needed. A pollution report was sent to the coastguard by the port control. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was drifting whilst attempting a repair A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was drifting. The crew attempted to fix the issue and alerted the Coastguard that they may require assistance. The crew fixed the issue and the vessel was able to continue back to shore.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel crew member fell on the deck resulting in head and neck injuries A fishing vessel crew member slipped and fell on the deck resulting in head and neck injuries. The crew member was responsive and breathing normally, the crew were in radio contact with a doctor who confirmed that the crew member could make their own way to hospital for further assessment and treatment. The fishing vessel returned to port and the crew member made their way to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A charter sailing yacht briefly ran aground and recovered into deeper water A charter sailing yacht with eight crew onboard was leaving a river when the helm realised the yacht was no longer moving forward. The yacht was within the speed limit (approx 4 knots) and came to a slow stop. The engine was engaged into astern but did not immediately reverse, the crew moved to the starboard side of cockpit and the yacht reversed off the bank and continued passage without further incident. There were no sings of damage or water ingress.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Crew supply vessel suffered flooding and was towed by a vessel An offshore supply/service ship suffered water ingress into one of its hulls and experienced propulsion failure on one engine. The vessel proceeded to anchorage and called for assistance. Local lifeboat services attended and started to pump out the ingress after the vessel's bilge pump & portable bilge pump failed. The crew of the vessel was disembarked and there were no injuries.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
An ocean rowing vessel capsized and the occupant rescued An ocean rowing vessel with 1 person on board capsized after the crewmember lost an oar in heavy weather. The vessel washed in towards the shore and the crewmember self rescued to the rocks. The vessel had an EPIRB that was activated and local emergency services attended and took the crewmember into their care. There was no injuries, pollution or damages reported. The vessel was not able to be recovered immediately because of the strength of the surf so the authorities waited for an improvement in the weather before retrieving it. In the mean time, the shore MRCC suppressed the EPIRB alert as they could not access it to deactivate it locally.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Cruise ship crewmember fractured their collar bone as a result of falling from bunk ladder. Cruise ship crewmember fractured their collar bone after falling from the ladder of their bunk bead. The casualty was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement because there was a tripping rope fitted to the bottom of the ladder at the 2nd step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship lifeboat was damaged during a drill because of a davit failure. A cruise ship was conducting its weekly lifeboat drill a davit failed causing the lifeboat to lower before the davit arm was fully extended, resulting in the boat landing heavily on the ships railings and damaging the boat. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Commercial sailing yacht ground, vessel later re-floated during high tide Charter sailing yacht grounded, the vessel waited for high tide to refloat. The crew were taken off the vessel and the skipper stayed onboard to refloat the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing vessel collided with an anchored motorboat resulting in minor damage A sailing vessel collided with a motorboat at anchor. The anchored vessel sustained cosmetic damage with no injures to the two people onboard. They managed to lift the anchor and return to port. The sailing vessel carried on its way and no damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Collision
A Ro/Ro cargo vessel's forward head line parted Ro/Ro cargo vessel's forward head line parted. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel made contact with the quayside after miscommunication between the pilot and master. General cargo vessel made contact with the quayside whilst leaving a lock after miscommunication between the pilot and master. This resulted in minor damage to the vessel and no injuries.
Incident type: Contact
Sailing yacht skipper suffered a head injury from being hit by the boom The skipper of a yacht suffered a minor head injury when the boom swung into his forehead. He was checked by the paramedic from the local lifeboat service and instructed to attend a minor injuries clinic.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Small commercial inland waterway passenger vessel ran aground. A small inland waterways passenger vessel, designed to carry disabled passengers, ran aground which damaged it's propeller. Fire Service attended but the passengers remained on board as there was no danger and due to their disabilities it would potentially be more dangerous to disembark them. The vessel was towed back to the marina. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Potter grounded on soft mud within harbour limits. Refloated with no damage. A potter was arriving into harbour when it grounded on soft mud whilst manoeuvring and refloated in under one hour. The vessel sustained no damage and there were no injuries. The potter berthed safely alongside.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding