baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A specialist ambulance boat suffered propulsion failure and grounded. A hospital/ambulance vessel (patient transport) grounded after the jet units became clogged by seaweed causing propulsion failure. The skipper reported that the seaweed got into the jets due to not keeping an effective enough look out to sight the seaweed and take evasive action.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship crew member descended a ramp slipped backwards & resulted in a hip fracture A crew member was walking from their cabin to begin a shift at the time, they exited out of a door from the deck stairwell to the port side boat deck and began to descend the ramp to the flat level. A little way down the ramp, they slipped backwards and landed on the right-hand side of their hip which resulted in a fractured pelvis. They remained on the deck briefly, crawling back up the ramp in pain and managed to return inside the stairwell lobby, whereupon they managed to get assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel grounded with no damage The vessel grounded, re-floated, managed to self-recover and was escorted by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel safely into a port. No injuries were sustained to any crew members or damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Wind farm crew transfer vessel, engine room fire resulting in damage to alternator Wind farm crew transfer vessel, engine room fire resulting in damage to alternator.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sailing vessel dismasting resulting in minor damage A sailing training vessel was on a passage when the vessel was de-masted. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to assist and cut away the mast and rigging. No injuries to crew reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger lost balance and fell resulting in a fractured elbow A cruise ship passenger lost balance, slipped and fell over a bath tub landing on their right elbow. The passenger went to the medical centre and was diagnosed with a chip fracture on the head on the right radius. The passenger remained onboard. The area was inspected for defects, none reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel experienced a fire pump starter failure due to a loose electrical connection A service vessel was alongside, a crew member needed to test a fire pump, it failed so the crew member decided to reset the trip, the pump checked and found free to spin. Handed over watch to next on call crew member who attempted to start the fire pump two more times before informing the duty crew member that the pump would not start. An investigation found there was a loose electrical connection that lead to an excess current consumption, in turn causing an electrical meltdown within the contactor and associated wiring.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship crewmember accidentally activated a steam vent pipe and sustained a scald. A cruise ship crewmember sustained a scald injury from a steam vent whilst working in the galley. The crewmember was stirring a pot in the galley when they accidentally operated the foot operated valve for a steam vent outlet whilst their leg was positioned in front of the steam vent pipe. The crewmember sustained a scald injury to their ankle from the steam and were signed off work for 5 days in order to heal. The incident reportedly occurred due to a lack of situational awareness about where the crewmember was standing in relation to the steam vent operating lever and the outlet for the steam vent. The vessel safety staff renewed the already existing warning sign to make it more visible.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crew vessel had oil spill within port limits which was cleared up. Whilst conducting crane competency training on the forward deck utilising the hydraulic system, the starboard fuel transfer pump was activated by human error leading to the pump running unknowingly. The pump was filling the starboard day tank. As the tank became full the pumps pressure forced fuel up through the tank breather above and spilled uncontrolled onto the vessels deck, draining aft and across the vessel to the port rear quarter where it spilled unnoticed into the harbour. The flow of fuel was not noticed until the fuel oil now floating on the surface was witness by an adjacent vessel who alerted the crew aboard. The master investigated and immediately raised the alarm to shut down all systems and begin a SOPEP response. The relevant parties where informed and a spill containment implemented shortly after. The port authority attended to the vessel and begun to deploy a series of oil control booms. The booms were used to stop the spread of the fuel and contain the spill to between the aft of the vessel and the quay wall. The port officer assessed the spill and raised its priority to a tier two response. An oil extraction vehicle was arranged, and additional small craft attended to the scene to assist in manoeuvring the booms and further containing the spill. Once the extraction vehicle had arrived to scene, the operator deployed the extraction hose, with the assistance of the small craft begun to remove the corralled fuel from the boomed area. This continued until all traces could be extracted before the removal of the booms. Once the heavy extraction had been conducted the small craft was used to tow a series of oil booms around the quay structure to absorb any remaining residues.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro cargo vessel used an unsafely weighted heaving line and smashed the windscreen of a pilot launch. A ro-ro cargo vessel threw an unsafely weighted heaving line down to a pilot launch that was alongside, resulting in the center windscreen of the pilot launch being smashed. The heaving line was weighted with a carabiner clip and was thrown by the crew of the ro-ro cargo vessel, rather than being lowered. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motor vessel ran aground after capsizing. A recreational motor vessel ran aground after capsizing. All the occupants were able to get ashore but required rescue as they were trapped on the beach. The engine of the vessel was reportedly emitting smoke but was not on fire. A helicopter and lifeboat were dispatched to rescue the occupants, who were taken back onboard the lifeboat and checked for hypothermia. The occupants were given first aid by the lifeboat crew and made their own way home. The lifeboat crew also secured the vessel, which the owner picked up later.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cruise ship passenger was playing basketball when their achilles tendon ruptured A cruise ship passenger was on the sports court, they went to move and felt a pop on their ankle. The passenger went to the medical centre where a ruptured achilles tendon was diagnosed. The area was inspected and found in a good condition; no defects or contributing factors noted. The guest will remain on board for the duration of the cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The winch reel was not secured and there was not a life buoy with a self-igniting light available at the boarding station.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fire onboard tanker vessel resulting in unknow fire damage Fire onboard tanker vessel resulting in unknow fire damage. Reported that vessel suffered an A/E fire in E/R while alongside Navigator No. 2. Crew evacuated vessel to shore and shoreside fire service called. Fixed CO2 system discharged and E/R remains closed up. Incident still in progress.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel experienced rudder failure on one of its two rudders A domestic ro-pax vessel was departing from port when one of the rudders became stuck hard to one side due to mechanical issues. The vessel was able to maintain its heading until the tugs arrive to assist the vessel back to port so that the malfunction could be rectified. There were no damages, pollution or injuries.
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. Tongue at gunwhale level with step under tongue, some rope securing but not adequate.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug collided with a crude oil tanker resulting in minor during berthing operations. A tug was assisting a crude oil tanker with departure manoeuvring when it made contact with the shell plating of the port quarter of the tanker. This allegedly resulted in denting to the shell plating of the tanker. There was no damage reported to the tug. The crude oil tanker was able to depart and continue on passage without further issue. There was no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship's passenger lost their balance and fell resulting in a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was descending the stairs when they slipped and fell resulting in them sliding down the steps of the staircase. They came to a rest on their back at the bottom of the stairs. This resulted in a fractured shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fracture A cruise ship passenger fell in their bathroom and sustained a fractured femur. The area was inspected and there were no defects and the area was not slippery or wet. The vessel was rolling moderately at the time of the fall, which may have been a contributory factor.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore support vessel made contact with two berthed vessels while attempting to berth. An offshore support vessel was attempting to berth in gale force winds when it made contact with two other berthed vessels. The vessel then aborted the berthing attempt and embarked a pilot before berthing again without further incident. There was reportedly no major damage to any of the vessels involved. Reportedly there was another vessel in the vicinity using their thruster which may have also contributed to the casualty vessel struggling to get alongside. There was no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Collision
Inland waterway vessel grounded resulting in no damage Inland waterway vessel was making its return when it passed the lateral marker which indicates shallow water and grounded on mud. The crew was unable to reverse off using engines therefore, assistance was requested from a sister boat which resolved the situation. No damage was reported. One crew member had a minor injury to their head when the tow rope was returned.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel grounded whilst in port. A stern trawler was arriving in port when they grounded on the falling tide. It was initially reported that they had struck other vessels in the marina but this was not the case. The vessel was secured and re-floated on the flooding tide.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel went aground in a port area. A general cargo vessel grounded at the entrance to a port with a pilot on board. The crew and pilot reported that the stern of the vessel swung out before it grounded. There was no water ingress or injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell down some steps resulting in a fracture to the lower leg A cruise ship passenger was descending a spiral staircase when they fell down the last four or five steps. They were taken to the medical centre, an x-ray taken and treated for a fracture to the left lower leg. The passenger remains onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew transfer vessel grounded whilst shifting berth in harbour. A crew transfer vessel was shifting berth in preparation for an inspection when it grounded. The vessel crew had been requested to shift to a particular berth to enable diver attendance and during the shifting operation at a slow speed the vessel grounded. The crew inspected the vessel for water ingress and found none. The vessel was able to be freed in about 20 minutes. There was some damage to the cooling system due to mud being sucked in which caused damage to some of the seals on a cooling pump. The divers that had already been booked to attend inspected the hull and found no damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A replenishment tanker was recovering it's rescue craft when a painter line parted A replenishment tanker was carrying out training using their fast rescue craft (FRC). The FRC was in the process of being recovered, whilst attached to the painter the FRC was vigorously laid back under the fall, and attached to the henrikson hook. Power was then re-applied to steady the FRC and subsequently reduced which resulted in the painter parting. On recovery, the fall juddered due to the sudden weight of the FRC, this caused the tripping line to become twisted around the fall. The recovery was paused, the FRC was held again the ships side, whilst the trip line was untangled. Then the FRC was fully recovered.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Significant play/movement in steps between chocks. Side rope crimps slipped and a number of steps sloped at an angle on one side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crew member injured their hand while shooting gear A fishing vessel crew member sustained an injury while shooting gear. They caught their left hand between the chain and wire. Evacuation by a helicopter was impossible due to weather conditions therefore, the individual was taken to the nearest port to seek further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Spreaders had covers on. Ladder not lashed correctly.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pleasure yacht sailed into a jetty and was towed clear by a search and rescue vessel. A pleasure sailing yacht experienced problems with its sailing gear resulting in propulsion failure. The auxiliary engine failed to start and the vessel was blown into a dolphin of a nearby LNG jetty and pinned in place. A pleasure motor vessel initially towed them free but left them drifting in the middle of the channel. The local life boat service then dispatched a search and rescue vessel which towed the sailing vessel back to port. There were no injures, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Contact
Dive RIB suffered an engine failure with two divers in the water resulting in no injuries Dive RIB suffered an engine failure while 2 divers were in the water. Assistance was provided by a passing by vessel. No injuries/other damages were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A potting vessel experience propulsion failure A potter fishing vessel suffered propulsion failure and called for assistance. Another fishing vessel provided assistance in the form of a tow back to harbour. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder fastened with shackles and cow hitch New ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-Ro passenger vessel suffered a fire resulting in minor damage. Ro-Ro passenger vessel's fire alarm system activated, indicating an issue with the aft generator. The crew investigated and saw smoke coming from the alternator on the aft generator. They used a CO2 extinguisher to put out the fire. As engineers worked to change over generators, the fire re-ignited and the crew member in attendance used a foam extinguisher. There was minor smoke damage, damage to alternator and possibly the wiring on the aft generator.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Passenger vessel was disembarking a guest when they fell and sustained a fractured arm. Inland passenger vessel was disembarking passengers when they slipped on the edge of the pier and fell. This resulted in the passenger to fall onto their knees and one of their legs went between the pier and the boat. The vessel fendering was holding the vessel off the pier as normal. The passenger sustained an arm fracture and was taken for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Starboard side: Stanchions 88cm between midpoints, so more like 90cm apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Sheered stantion resulting in onboard handrail being poorly rigged and inefficient for purpose. Repairs required ASAP. Vessel aware.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured with 6mm line. No lifebuoy available. Stanchion grip obscured due to unnecessary man ropes being secured around them. No officer present.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger vessel crew member fell from scaffolding and dislocated their knee. A passenger vessel crew member was pressure washing inside a cargo hold and standing on top of a scaffold, when they fell. They initially felt ok however their knee began to swell and they were diagnosed with a dislocated knee and told they needed to take 2 weeks off work. The crew member was not sure how they fell, but that it was possible they had lost awareness as to where they were standing on the tower.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A visitor to a harbour dredger fell and sustained a fractured wrist. A hopper dredger was alongside and a visitor was boarding to carry out some work. They were climbing down a vertical ladder when, close to the bottom, they slipped and fell to the deck, landing on their bottom and wrist. They sustained a fractured wrist. The crew of the vessel were not near by at the time of the accident and the visitor didn't tell anyone right away what had happened, reportedly due to being embarrassed. However, later on the pain was enough for the visitor to seek medical attention and they were diagnosed with a fractured wrist. The harbour master and vessel management carried out investigations into the incident and suggested that all visitors should be supervised when boarding the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member sustained a laceration to the head resulting in drifting in and out of consciousness. A fishing vessel crew member was using a crowbar to remove stones from the dredge gear. The crowbar slipped and hit the crew member's head resulting in a laceration. There was a lot of blood and the crew member was drifting in and out of consciousness. A call for assistance was requested, a helicopter was tasked to the scene and extracted the crew member. The laceration was superficial requiring a few stitches. The crew member remained in hospital for a few hours before being released and back onboard the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A keelboat ran aground and refloated with minor damage A keelboat with four crew onboard ran aground on rocks near a bridge. The crew were going to wait for the vessel to refloat and then continue back to shore. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed and recovered the crew due to the vessel listing. The vessel was left at anchor and anchor light on. The vessel later refloated but was dragging it's anchor. To prevent the vessel becoming a navigation hazard, it was towed to a nearby pontoon. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A support vessel crew member trapped finger resulting in crush injury. A support vessel crew member trapped finger resulting in crush injury. Whilst carrying out MOB drill injured person trapped finger under lifting strops.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell in their cabin and fractured their shoulder. A cruise ship passenger was in their cabin preparing for bed when they lost their balance and fell against a cabinate in the bathroom area. This resulted in a broken shoulder bone that was treated on board. The passenger had consumed 8 'small' glasses of wine and had a previous injury to their wrist, which was in a cast at the time of the incident. They had bare feet, the lighting in the area was good and there was no defects found with the area. There were no damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An inland passenger ferry got their hand trapped by a mooring line and got a de-gloving injury An inland waters passenger ferry was departing the berth when a trainee put their hand near a mooring line. As the vessel moved due to swell, tension came on the line resulting in the trainee getting their hand trapped. Their fingers were crushed and degloved by the tension. There was no damage or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had a Non-Compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had a non-compliant combination pilot ladder arrangement. The slant bottom platform was too close to waterline and when it was raised it lay across the ladder. When the ladder was rigged further aft, the ship side rails were in the way and improvised securing arrangements were required on deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was assisting a canal barge when they collided. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was assisting a canal barge that had lost power and was drifting towards a bridge in a wind over tide situation. The SAR vessel was attempting to come alongside in order to put a crew member on board when the vessels collided. The SAR vessel sustained minor damage to its A frame, name plate and navigation light.
Incident type: Collision
A yacht grounded on rocks and the crewmember was taken off vessel by search and rescue crew. A single handed yacht grounded on rocks and called a mayday. Search and rescue assets were launched, including a helicopter. However, the helicopter was terminated prior to launch due to the fact the crew member was able to step onto the rocks if needed. The crew member was transferred to a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and the yacht left with anchor down.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A pleasure craft broke down in a channel and was towed due to it being a potential hazard to navigation. A motor pleasure craft experienced an engine malfunction leading to propulsion failure. The vessel was able to anchor but due to the incident happening in the approaches to a port, the local life boat service was dispatched to tow them back to prevent the vessel from becoming a hazard to navigation for approaching vessels. There were no injuries, damages or pollution, however the engine did leak oil but it didn't go overboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue crewmember fell overboard during a MOB training drill. A search and rescue vessel crew was carrying out man overboard recovery training with a dummy in the water. As the vessel slowed and began to drift towards the dummy, one crewmember leant over to retrieve them, overbalancing and falling into the water. The other crew on board the search and rescue vessel were able to recover them. They were wearing life jackets which inflated as well as PPE and clothing appropriate for the weather. They were not injured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A replenishment tanker suffered an exhaust gas leak resulting in one of the main engines being shut down as a precaution. A replenishment tanker suffered an exhaust gas escape from one of its main diesel engines. The crew initially thought that it was a fire as the exhaust gas triggered the fire alarms in the area. After shutting down the engine, no fire danger was discovered and the vessel crew examined the exhaust and found the source of the smoke. The exhaust manifold end cap clamp had failed and caused the exhaust gasses to leak into the engine room. There was another main diesel engine was able to maintain power on one propeller shaft. There were no injuries or pollution, or damage. The incident reportedly occurred due to failure to refit the exhaust cap correctly after maintenance.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crew member fell down the stairs and was disembarked. A cruise ship crew member was carrying some empty baking trays down a stair case when they slipped and lost balance. They fell backwards and slid down the stairs to the bottom, resulting in injuries to their back. They were given treatment on board the vessel in the medical centre before being sent ashore for further investigation, where they were diagnosed with lumber spin sprain and muscular spasm. The cause of the fall was reported to be due to the fact that they were not using the handrail on the staircase.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was in very poor condition with one of the side ropes being partially parted.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A dredger and a fishing vessel were involved in a near miss resulting in no damage/injuries A dredger and a fishing vessel were involved in a close quarter situation. The dredger made an emergency manoeuvre to avoid collision. No damage/injuries were reported.
Incident type: Collision
Passenger toppled out of chair after moving themselves in cabin resulting in fractured forearm trying to move The vessel was approaching the port, when a passenger was sitting in a chair in their cabin balcony and they moved in the chair and it toppled over resulting in them falling out of the chair onto the cabin floor. There was a ramp present in the cabin that allows accessible access to the cabin balcony. At the time of the accident stated that the chair was partly positioned on the ramp, this allowed the chair to move. The passenger was diagnosed with a fractured forearm
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship lost power resulting in damage to the bow, quayside and emergency escape ladder. Cargo ship lost power resulting in damage to the bow, quayside and emergency escape ladder. Substantial damage sustained to the bow of the vessel and minor damage to the quayside and emergency escape ladder.
Incident type: Contact
A sailing yacht started to take on water and the occupant abandoned the vessel. A sailing yacht began to take on water at anchor and the single occupant abandoned to a life raft. They were picked up from their life raft by a search and rescue vessel. The stricken vessel was later towed into port for repairs. There were no injuries or pollution, but the vessel did settle on the bottom due to the flooding before it was towed.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Recreational sailing vessel made contact with floating bridge Recreational sailing vessel made contact with floating bridge resulting in minor damage to yacht.
Incident type: Collision
A cargo vessel suffered an engine failure during pre-start checks A cargo vessel was preparing to leave port with a pilot onboard. During pre-start checks a failure in the main engine starter motor was identified. The departure was then cancelled. The vessel ordered a new part, fitted and tested the engines. The vessel was underway three days later.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Motor boat suffered engine failure and was towed back to harbour A motor vessel suffered mechanical issues outside a harbour and was towed in.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. No stanchions / handholds only flat bar of ships side rails. Master advised he already has compliant stanchions in the ship ‘s workshop ready to fit. He advised they will be fitted before the next visit. Not yet fitted due to requiring a hot work permit. pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder weight was secured by means of a deck tongue. Side ropes were slack and turned up around non strong points. Side rope shackles were in place but not bearing any weight. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was assisting casualties in the water when the crew fell overboard. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist casualties that were in water. When the crew positioned themselves to help the casualties on board they were pulled and fell overboard. No one was injured and no damages were reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel suffered an engine failure and requested assistance Fishing vessel suffered an engine failure. The crew requested assistance to get back to shore. No further damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line. A container vessel had a dangerously weighted heaving line that was thrown ashore during arrival mooring operations. The port staff confiscated the line by cutting the weight from the end, and discovered that there were metal objects within the monkey's fist. A bean bag was given to the chief officer of the vessel to replace the confiscare
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A rhib with children on board broke down and were towed by a vessel which then required assistance from a lifeboat. A commercial RHIB with nine persons on board broke down. They were towed by a dive vessel from the same company with seven persons on board. It was reported that the dive vessel was taking damage so a lifeboat was tasked. This decision was made quickly due to children being on board. The lifeboat took the RHIB under tow back to the marina where CRT met the casualties. No medical assistance was required by any persons involved.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger ship's crew member suffered a cut on their finger after it made contact with a sharp metal rim. Passenger ship's crew member opened a cooking oil drum and the cap came off the spout. The crew member inserted their finger into the silicon cap to remove the whole cap rather than just the spout. The silicone cap came off from the drum and the crew members index finger made contact with the sharp metal rim of the oil drum causing a deep cut into the finger. Crew member was sent ashore and received six stitches to the finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Oil tanker's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured at intermediate length by shackles with weight on a spreader. Tails secured inboard of this around pipework. Ladder was not adequately lit at night. The ship's deck boarding area was not adequately lit. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger fell and sustained a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was walking when they fell forward landing on their pelvis resulting in a closed fracture. There were no defects, obstructions or hazards noted.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crew member fell overboard from yacht into the water and was recovered by kayaker with no injuries A crew member fell overboard from their yacht and was found clinging onto the bottom of the vessel. They were recovered by a kayaker and assisted ashore where a lifeboat transported them to a rendezvous point with the ambulance service. They handed them to CRT and paramedics for be taken to hospital. No injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel was disabled and a crew member sustained a head injury. A sailing vessel became disabled when the spinnaker became entangled on the main mast and the vessel's crew were unable to control the vessel. During the incident, one crew member struck the back of their head. They did not become unconscious but were taken to hospital after the vessel was towed back to safe harbour by the local lifeboat service. There were no other injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel made contact with carriage during recovery A search and rescue vessel was being recovered to the carriage, as they reversed, the port sponson was outside the trailer gate which caused the port outboard engine to make contact with the drawbar on the carriage. As they drove forward to rectify it, the vessel was pushed against the port side of the trailer. The vessel, carriage and outboard engine were checked for damage. There were no injuries or pollution. The incident occurred due to the weather conditions.
Incident type: Contact
A SAR vessel made contact with an unseen rock resulting in damage to the prop A SAR vessel made contact with an unseen rock resulting in damage to the prop. Tender was undertaking a search for a missing person around the entrance to harbour in shallow water. The tender struck a unseen submerged rock damaging the propeller
Incident type: Contact
A rowing craft went over a weir and the occupants were ejected from the craft resulting in one fatality A rowing craft and its support launch got into difficulty following an on water incident. The rowing craft went over a weir and capsized with the four crew entering the water. The support launch went to assist and that person also entered the water. Four people were recovered and treated at hospital, but one person was still unaccounted-for but later found and confirmed deceased. ​
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A service vessel made contact with a quay whilst manoeuvring A service vessel entered a harbour where the vessel was going to turn and get in position to berth. The vessel was stopped and the manoeuvring gear shifted to the aft position, when a crew member noticed that the vessel was making slow speed towards a quay. The crew tried to manoeuvre away using the aft azimuth but the vessel was still heading towards the quay. The port main engine was used to try to steer away from the quay, which resulted in overspeed and reduction of power. The vessel made contact with the quay. The vessel sustained minor damage to the aft portside quarter railing. The was no damage to the quay other than paint transfer. No pollution observed or reported.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel's equipment failure resulting in a near miss with crew member. Fishing vessel's equipment failure resulting in a near miss with crew member. Topped derrick up too much and pulled shackle out of derrick swivel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel's crew member injured hand while removing rubbish from vessel. A service vessel's crew member injured hand while removing gash from vessel. Ditching gash/rubbish/trash/garbage by using a chain of people down the accommodation ladder to the shore side skips. IP was passed a green plastic bin bag as part of the chain, as passing it a protruding metal wire slashed there hand.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Collision with tug and tow resulting in superficial damage. A tug was departing port towing a offshore platform. The crew connected the tow line and the engines started hunting. The crew believed it was fuel issue due to poor weather and the engineers cleaned the filters. However, this did not stop the issue and then the vessel lost a generator, followed quickly by the second. The vessel lost all power and dropped anchor and slipped two line. The tug made contact with the platform support frame work for the helideck. The tug then regained power and were able to move away from the platform and moor the vessel out of the way. The tug sustained damage to the mast, whilst the platform sustained superficial paint damage.
Incident type: Collision
A pleasure vessel experienced propulsion failure and was towed back to port A recreational motor cruiser experienced propulsion failure. The vessel dropped anchor and called for assistance. Initially a commercial vessel offered their services but subsequently were unable to render assistance and instead the local lifeboat service launched and towed the vessel back to port after about an hour of waiting. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A chemical tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the construction of the vessel. The vessel has rubbing bands on the hull and does not have a 6m gap for the pilot vessel to come alongside or other alternate means to enable safe pilot embarkation and disembarkation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger ship crew member was injured after falling whilst doing fast rescue craft training. On board a ro-ro passenger vessel that was moored alongside, two members of the ship's crew were tasked with recovering the fast rescue boat. Earlier in the day, the fast rescue boat had been used to carry out an inspection of the ship's side and was moored alongside. After embarking onto the fast rescue boat from the pilot door via a pilot ladder, the crew manoeuvered the fast rescue craft under the davit to recover it. One crew member moved forward to attach the forward painter to the securing point at the bow of the fast rescue boat, but tripped on a raised hatch that is installed on the deck of the boat. The crewmember fell and hit their head on the port side gunwale of the boat. The crewmember fell unconscious for a brief period. The fast rescue craft was used to take the injured crew member ashore where they were taken to the hospital by the shore side police. The crewmember was diagnosed with a concussion and had a CT scan. They were advised by medical personnel to take time off work until the confusion from the injury abated and were sent home to recover.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Stbd ladder did not meet SOLAS construction standards with regards to secondary securing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel crew member became trapped in an enclosed space. A ro-pax vessel crew member was working in the funnel scrubber tower using a hand tool when they felt a pain in the right side of their neck, shoulder and side which caused them to be un able to walk. The crew member was able to exit the scrubber tower onto the walkway inside the funnel. The ship's first aid team attended and kept the injured crew member still until the shore side emergency teams arrived to take the crew member to hospital. It was reported that the crewmember was using the tool correctly and was wearing appropriate PPE for the job. The suspected reason for the pain was a previous injury that became aggravated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore supply ship was shifting berths whilst and made contact with a passenger ferry. An offshore supply vessel was shifting from one berth to another. The master was manoeuvring the vessel past a Ro/Ro passenger ferry when the officer supporting the master provided the wrong distance. The master applied power on the port engine and the distance was not checked from the starboard quarter to the passenger ferry. This resulted in the supply vessel making contact with the bow of the ferry. There were no injuries or pollution but minor damage sustained to the ferry.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-pax vessel crew member fractured their finger whilst descending a staircase. A ro-pax crew member caught their finger whilst descending a staircase resulting in a fracture and subsequent sign off from the vessel. There were no witnesses to the incident but investigations carried out by the vessel's safety officer concluded that the manner of descent contributed to the injury. The crew member had their fingers splayed whilst the descended at speed and reportedly caught them against a seam between two bulkhead panels. The force on the fingers cause the crewmember to sustain a fracture. The crewmember was disembarked to the hospital and was subsequently signed off the vessel due to the injury. There were no defects or damages found in the area of the staircase or handrail.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger came out of the shower and slipped resulting in a fractured leg. Cruise ship's passenger was stepping out of the shower when they stepped with their wet foot on the metal threshold and slipped. They fell backwards which resulted in a fractured leg.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Vehicles carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. During the pilot disembarkation, the portside pilot ladder was struck by the pilot boat resulting to a loss of chocks on the second and third steps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel caught on a fresh water hose resulting in damage to propeller blades. A search and rescue vessel caught on a fresh water hose resulting in damage to propeller blades. On recovery, the vessels port prop caught the fresh water hose. This resulted in the end fitting was missing and a couple of propeller blades were nicked.
Incident type: Contact
A crew transfer vessel experienced propulsion failure shortly after leaving the berth. An offshore windfarm crew transfer vessel experienced propulsion failure shortly after departing from the berth and began to drift up river on the current. The crew noticed that the vessel was drifting onto a nearby ferry terminal and deployed an anchor however the anchor did not hold the vessel. Another work boat came and took the stricken vessel under emergency tow to a safe berth for further inspection. The anchor could not be recovered and had to be cut, leaving it on the seabed. The incident reportedly occurred as a result of an electrical failure or 'human error'.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel ran aground whilst assisting another vessel A search and rescue vessel was launched to assist a sailing vessel that had run aground. Whilst trying to assist the search and rescue vessel became grounded and buffeted by the swell. Attempts to the free the vessel failed, the crew waited for the flooding tide to life the vessel. On return, the vessel was lifted, there was minor damage to the hull and significant damage to the main keel and bilge keel, no water ingress. No injuries to crew reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A vessel crew member fell overboard when being helped by a search and rescue vessel. A search and rescue vessel (SAR) was tasked to a yacht with an unwell crew member. The decision was made to transfer the crew member to the SAR vessel. The vessel came alongside and the crew member took it upon themselves to try and jump to the SAR vessel. The crew member caught their foot on the guard rail and fell forwards as the vessels started to part. The SAR crew were unable to hold the crew member and they entered the water. The SAR vessel steered away and it was noted the crew member's lifejacket did not inflate, so one of the crew entered the water to assist. A man overboard procedure was carried out and both brought aboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker had a damaged pilot ladder. A chemical tanker had a damaged pilot ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Motor boat suffered engine failure and was towed back to harbour Motor boat suffered engine failure and was towed back to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger tripped when exiting the bathroom in their cabin and broke their shoulder A cruise ship passenger was leaving the bathroom area in their cabin when they tripped and fell into a piece of furniture resulting in a broken shoulder. The passenger didn't report to the medical center on board until 5 days after the accident. The reason for the trip was not confirmed but reported to be lack of attention when exiting the cabin bathroom. There were no defects or damages found in the cabin.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel crewmember tripped over some pallets and fractured their arm. A ro-pax ferry crewmember had just exited the lift and was walking down an alleyway, when they tripped over an unused pallet that had been left there. The crewmember put out their right hand to break the fall. Their hand hit the pallet and caused it to shift. They felt immediate pain along their entire right arm and sustained bruising to the left palm and thumb. The crewmember disembarked at the next port after receiving first aid on board and was diagnosed with a fracture to the right arm after an x-ray. The incident was reportedly a result of poor house keeping (not storing the pallet in an appropriate location) and the lack of care and attention of the crewmember walking through the area which caused them not to notice the pallet in time.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A single handed potting vessel capsized. A single handed potting vessel sank and the crew member went over board. The crewmember was pulling a shellfish pot on board when part of the gear snagged and caused them to lose their balance and fall into the water, capsizing the small vessel at the same time. The crewmember was wearing a life jacket and a personal locator beacon. They were also able to activate emergency flares which were seen by people on the shore who raised the alarm. A local search and rescue (SAR) vessel launched and recovered the crewmember after 30 minutes in the water. They took the crewmember ashore who received first aid from the shoreside ambulance service and although cold, they were not seriously injured. The SAR vessel was also able to recover the sunken vessel and tow it back to port.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
General cargo vessel sustained minor damage while coming alongside. A general cargo vessel was coming alongside when the port side in the bow quarter made contact with the pier whilst being pushed by a tug. Minor damage was sustained to the wing tank and there were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per current 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. No mechanical device or locking pin utilised to lock the winch reel. Pilot ladder not secured to a strong point, independent of the pilot ladder winch reel. Pilot ladder not secured at deck level. Accommodation ladder not secured to the ship's side at or close to the lower platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An oven on a cruise ship caught fire resulting in no injuries. Smoke was noticed in the galley on a cruise ship. The crew members proceeded to investigate when they noticed a fire in the oven. The crew extinguished the fire with two CO2 extinguishers. The fire occurred as a result of an electrical short circuit. No injuries were reported and/or significant damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ships passenger tripped, resulting in a closed fracture to the hand. Cruise ships passenger tripped, resulting in a closed fracture to the hand. Passenger was stood on open deck to watch sail away and tripped over, resulting in a closed fracture to the left hand following an x-ray by the med centre.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug grounded during restricted visibility. A tug was proceeding in a navigable channel to assist an incoming tanker, however, they were not able t make fast to the tanker due to heavy fog. The tug then left the navigable channel and grounded on a sand bank. The tug crew requested assistance however they were able to manoeuvre themselves free without assistance and return to the berth. There was no damage, pollution or injuries reported. The incident reportedly occurred as a result of losing situational awareness in dense fog where the visibility was approximated to be 165m.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Collision between cargo ship and pleasure craft resulting in damage. Collision between cargo ship and pleasure craft resulting in unknown damage.
Incident type: Collision