baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A search and rescue vessel crewmember got burned due to a hydraulic hose failure on a davit. A search and rescue vessel launched on routine training and the crew prepared to launch the daughter boat from above the wheelhouse using a crane. They noticed that the crane was not operating correctly. Once the boat was clear, the mechanic entered the main engine room and attempted to move the crane using manual controls. One of the hydraulic hoses parted, spraying them with hot oil on the side of the face, arm and chest. This led to some scalding and a small abrasion on their chest. They went to hospital and the wound was cleaned and dressed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crewmember lost tip of their finger and was airlifted to hospital. A fishing vessel crewmember lost the tip of their finger after crushing it against a rope and a winch. The crewmember was airlifted to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The weight of the ladder was on a spreader against railings and the line used to secure the ladder was too small and of a dissimilar material.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst launching and damaged both propellers A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst launching from a drive off carriage to a rescue. Immediately after the launch, both outboard engines struck the seabed. The helm maintained steerage and managed to manoeuvre the vessel back to harbour and then self recovered onto the carriage. Upon inspection, both propellers were damaged and had to be replaced. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A vessel's crewmember injured their shoulder during aircraft refuelling operations. A crewmember was in the process of securing a fuel hose to a helicopter on the flight deck. As they went to make the connection, the hose became pressurised. The hose kicked and jarred the crewmember's shoulder as they restrained it. The crewmember dislocated their shoulder as a result.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel had engine failure and briefly grounded. A fishing vessel had engine failure resulting in the vessel briefly grounding. The vessel re-floated and returned to its berth before heading back out to sea later. There was no reported damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro cargo vessel parted a stern morning line. A ro-ro cargo vessel parted a stern morning line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew member broke a finger and sustained other injuries after becoming trapped in an MES (Mass Evacuation System) chute during a training exercise. A crewmember was taking part in a training exercise using a mass evacuation system (MES). As they descended the chute their leg got trapped within the inner sock of the MES chute. As a result they were unable to descend the chute to the mother raft. Other crew tried to assist them but the crewmember was stuck. The rescue system was deployed which involved the trapped crewmember donning a safety harness so they could be lifted up. Eventually the injured crewmember was lowered down the chute and they were taken to hospital. The crewmember sustained soft tissue injures as well as a spiral fracture of their right finger during their entrapment. The reason for the crewmember becoming trapped could not be determined for certain but it was believed to be because the crewmember did not put their legs together on entering the chute.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An angling vessel crewmember dislocated their shoulder after hitting a wave awkwardly. An angling vessel crewmember was injured when the vessel hit a wave causing the crewmember to fall to the deck and dislocate their shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A yacht ran aground and started taking on water. A yacht ran aground and started taking on water. It was recovered to a mooring by a lifeboat.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A container vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. On arriving at the vessel, the pilot cutter's crew observed that the pilot ladder was in poor condition with the second from the bottom rubber step broken from the side rope and two other wooden steps split.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel had engine failure and was towed back to port. A fishing vessel had engine failure and was towed back to port by a search and rescue vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht's propeller fell off. A sailing yacht's propeller dropped off and it was towed back to port by a search and rescue vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel had an engine fire and was towed by a harbour patrol vessel. A sailing vessel had an engine fire outside of a harbour area but drifted in due to the tide. A harbour patrol vessel picked up the vessel and was towed to floating pontoons. A fire officer boarded the vessel and confirmed it was safe. The vessel sustained smoke damage with some superficial melting of fiberglass in the engine casing.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A container ship's crew sent a heaving line ashore using a weighted monkey's fist. A container ship's crew sent a heaving line ashore using a weighted monkey's fist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained injuries to their hand after getting caught it in a chain. A fishing vessel with five people on board was preparing to shoot gear when the chain back strap of the starboard door got caught between the hull of the vessel and the trawl door. The door was lowered to free the chain from the hull and as the door was being heaved back up a crewmember's hand got caught on the chain. The crewmember sustained a fractured left hand and the vessel returned to port so that the casualty could be taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel skipper was evacuated after experiencing a severe finger injury. A fishing vessel skipper was evacuated after experiencing a severely crushed finger. They were evacuated by local lifeboat to shore where they were met by an ambulance and taken to hospital. Their finger was crushed in a winch.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor Cruiser lost steering and was assisted to safety. A twin engine recreational motor cruiser with ten people on board lost steering and the owner believed a belt had come off. A lifeboat located the casualty vessel and assisted them to safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel crewmember fell from height onto the quayside experiencing life changing leg injuries. A general cargo vessel crewmember fell from height onto the quayside experiencing leg injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A racing motor boat had a near miss with divers and a dive vessel. A racing motorboat passed close to a dive vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A tug had engine failure possibly due to a fuel issue and lost its anchor. A tug had engine failure possibly due to a fuel issue and lost its anchor.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A jet-RIB's jets were blocked by debris, causing it to lose propulsion and ground A search and rescue operation was underway. Whilst crew of the search and rescue craft were attending to the casualty, the jets ingested a significant about of flotsam and jetsam and the rescue craft was unable to reverse power off the foreshore. As a result, the craft grounded as the tide fell away. The craft was afloat again on the flood tide and the debris was cleared from the jets by hand.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cargo vessel had propulsion issues and made contact with a moored charter fishing vessel. A cargo vessel was under pilotage, transiting the main river channel to its berth when it had issues with its propulsion system. This was noticed as the vessel was rounding a corner with another vessel moored at a jetty on the starboard side. The engine/gearbox de-clutched and alarm was sounded in the wheelhouse. There was a temporary lack of propulsion meaning the helm orders to check the swing were not having any effect. As the cargo vessel made contact with the moored vessel the propulsion system engaged and steerage was regained. The moored vessel had damage to the hull above the waterline, fibreglass wood gunwale and stainless steel railings. There was also damage sustained to navigational equipment in the wheelhouse. There was no pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A yacht crewmember was climbing a ladder and fell back into their boat. A crewmember on board a yacht fell from a ladder whilst climbing out and fell back into the vessel. They sustained suspected chest injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel grounded and was damaged and needed a tow once it refloated. A yacht was sailing on a broad reach to return to an anchorage in the lee of an island. The skipper became distracted from navigation while the sails were lowered and the vessel grounded on a submerged, charted, rock. The yacht heeled over as the tide ebbed. A lifeboat responded and evacuated the three crew before returning them to the yacht when it re-floated at the next high tide. The casualty vessel was then towed to a local pier where it was pumped out and allowed to ground for assessment and repair. The yacht had some internal flooding and possible consequential damage to the electrics and the inboard engine.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A yacht crewmember had a back injury after falling down a hatch. A yacht crewmember fell through a hatch injuring their back during an offshore race. After spending two days in bed they were recovered ashore after the yacht returned to its berth.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel had a propeller shaft failure and required a tow. A vessel had a propeller shaft mechanical failure which resulted in a tow from a lifeboat. No damage was confirmed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel had engine failure and grounded. A fishing vessel lost engine power and drifted onto rocks. A short time later, the vessel's engine power was restored. The vessel made its own way off the rocks and back to port, undamaged.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
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 ladder was not secured effectively.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel lost propulsion and steerage and had to anchor. The vessel was taken under tow to port. A general cargo vessel had a blackout and lost propulsion and steering. A coupling between the main engine and the gearbox failed and could not be repaired. The ship dropped anchor in a traffic separation scheme and initially the anchored dragged until it then held. A tug arrived the next day and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An ocean rowing boat capsized with four crew onboard An ocean rowing boat with four crew onboard was out on a training row when the boat capsized in deteriorating weather conditions. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene. One crew member had sustained a head injury and was evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital. The other three crew initially stayed on board whilst the SAR vessel started towing but were later taken off when the rowing boat capsized again. The rowing boat later sunk after it was left to drift.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A container ship's crew used a dangerously weighted heaving line. A container ship's crew used a dangerously weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel crewmember slipped on a step and injured their head. A service vessel crewmember was transiting down a stairwell when they slipped on a step and fell receiving a 10 centimetre laceration at the back of their head and bruising to their nose.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A small passenger vessel experienced engine failure and subsequently grounded. A small passenger vessel was on an evening trip when the vessel's two engines failed. The vessel drifted with the wind and ebbing tide, before the anchor could be deployed the vessel was in shallow water and then grounded. The fire service attended and evacuated the nine passengers and one crew member, and two crew remained onboard until the vessel re-floated on the next tide. The vessel proceeded to its mooring without any assistance. No injuries to passengers or crew reported, no damage to vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor cruiser had engine failure resulting in the vessel going aground. A motor cruiser had engine failure with one person on board, as a result of the engine failure the vessel went aground on the mud and was towed free.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was in poor condition. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was in poor condition as the whippings were loose and frayed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug vessel crewmember fell and sustained a gash to the underside of their forearm A crewmember was onboard a tug alongside taking some photographs in the engine room. They turned and fell down a step where the level drops in the engine room, as they were distracted looking at the phone. Their forearm made contact with the main engine platform causing a deep tissue wound to the underside of their forearm. The casualty was taken to hospital for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel had engine failure and water ingress. A fishing vessel had engine failure and water ingress. Three other fishing vessels came to help the casualty vessel with pumps and established a tow.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A passenger vessel had engine failure and was towed. A passenger vessel had engine failure and was towed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel grounded after a crewmember fell asleep during their watch. The vessel was engaged in seabed mapping, the watchkeeper was called to start their watch when they fell asleep and the vessel grounded. Damage was sustained to three frames and water ingress was also seen in the fish room and the vessel required repairs to be made to the hull
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A vehicle carrier vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. Vehicle carrier vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The bottom rubber rung was damaged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A RIB passenger fell overboard. A RIB (rigid inflatable boat) passenger fell over board. They were wearing a life jacket and were rescued from the water and given warm clothes. The boat reportedly hooked causing the passenger to be ejected overboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger lost their balance and fell resulting in a hip fracture. A cruise ship passenger lost their balance in the restaurant and fell over resulting in a broken hip.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a carriage on recovery resulting in minor damage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning to shore for a recovery after the completion of an exercise. During the stern recovery onto the carriage, a gust moved the vessel resulting in the starboard propeller getting caught on the trailer. The SAR vessel was recovered and returned to the station. There were no injuries to the crew, the propeller was damaged but there was no other vessel damage.
Incident type: Contact
A remote unmanned survey vessel capsized in large swell A remote Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was approaching its support vessel when it was manoeuvred broadside onto a large wave. The wave broke and capsized the craft, it remained afloat and the support vessel was able to tow it into harbour.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A dive vessel reported electronic chart failure whilst underway in fog. A dive vessel reported electronic chart failure whilst underway in fog.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had a near miss with a lock after a bow thruster malfunction. On the vessel's approach to a lock, the pilot realised that the bow thruster was having little to no effect and struggled to keep the ship aligned with the lock. Attending tugs were used to manoeuvre the vessel back on course. No apparent grounding or contact occurred.
Incident type: Contact
A tug grounded during operations. A tug grounded during port operations. There was no damage to the vessel and the vessel later re-floated on the flood tide.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An offshore supply vessel experienced steering failure and avoided making contact with a quayside. An offshore supply experienced steering failure and avoided making contact with a quayside.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The ladder had gaps of approximately 20 to 30 millimetres between the steps and chocks such that steps were not held in place. The crewmember present had not checked the ladder and did not believe that it was their duty to do so.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel dropped it's anchor to avoid a collision with a bridge A general cargo vessel was on passage and approaching a bridge, the vessel was turned hard to starboard but the effect of wind and tide did not turn the vessel enough so the vessel was still heading towards the bridge. To avoid a collision with the bridge, an anchor was dropped and with the strong tide, the vessel swung around on the anchor. The anchor was later recovered and the vessel continued on it's passage. No reported grounding, vessel damage or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A service ship made contact with a jetty during dredging operations. A dredger was undertaking harbour dredging operations in close proximity to a ro-ro terminal. When turning the vessel around, the combined strength and effect of the wind and tide were underestimated and the vessel made contact with the ro-ro jetty. Engineering support was required to repair the damage to the dredge gear.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-ro ferry had a fire on its main car deck. During routine cargo loading operations on the main car deck of a ro-ro ferry, a refrigerated trailer had been plugged in to the vessels 3 phase 415v system. Within a few minutes of the trailer being plugged in, smoke and flames were seen to be coming from the trailer's reefer unit. The vessel's crew reacted immediately by disconnecting the reefer cable and extinguished the flames using a dry powder extinguisher. The trailer was then removed from the vessel.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An inland waterways vessel sank during towage. An inland waterways vessel sank whilst being towed. The vessel sank due to being swamped during towage. No damage was noted prior to departure. There was 120 litres of diesel onboard but it did not leak. Salvage was arranged for the vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A motor cruiser was towed due to water ingress. A motor cruiser was towed due to water ingress.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A sailing vessel's mast collapsed and was taking on water. The vessel was towed back to port. A sailing vessel's mast collapsed and was taking on water. The vessel was towed back to port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel capsized whilst dredging in shallow water A fishing vessel was dredging for oysters, another fishing vessel was nearby. The lone skipper had deployed the dredge line and bag, increased speed and started towing. The dredge line went taut and the bow came around to starboard. As the skipper stepped out of the wheelhouse, the starboard side dipped under the water and the boat quickly capsized and almost fully submerged despite the shallow water. The skipper, who was wearing a lifejacket, climbed the port side and entered the water. The other fishing vessel quickly recovered the skipper.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A fishing vessel had engine issues. A fishing vessel had engine issues but managed to fix the problems and made their way to port without the need for a tow.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug received a weighted heaving line during tug operations. A tug received a heavily weighted heaving line. It was cut off by the tug crew and found to contain six mild steel ball bearings. The pilot was informed and photos taken and sent to the pilot who informed that the matter would be passed onto the ship's crew.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht had a de-masting and required assistance. A sailing yacht with a lone skipper onboard had a de-masting. The mast was still attached but over the side of the yacht and dragging. The skipper requested assistance, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene, took the yacht under tow and placed one SAR crewmember onboard with the skipper. The SAR vessel then proceeded to tow the yacht to a port. No injuries to the skipper were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A wind farm support vessel reported a starboard engine fire alarm activation. A windfarm vessel reported a starboard engine fire alarm activation. The engine was shut down and vents isolated. The vessel maintained position until another support vessel arrived. The vessel was then escorted back to port. No damage or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel was taken under tow after engine failure. A fishing vessel with one person on board had engine failure and was towed back to port. There was no damage to the vessel or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A vessel had a non-compliant pilot ladder arrangement. 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. The pilot station was manned by one crewmember during pilot boarding.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A SAR vessel crewmember dislocated their shoulder after a wave hit the sponson and threw them into the air. An inflatable SAR (search and rescue) boat was launched to conduct surf rescue training. While manoeuvring out through the waves, a large wave broke just in front of the bow. As the wave hit the bow, a crewmember leaned forwards to stop the vessel from lifting too high at the bow. Their foot came out of the foot strap and the wave hitting the sponson threw them into the air. The crewmember landed on their shoulder resulting in a dislocation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tanker made contact with fendering during berthing operations. The vessel touched the forward of the two-terminal fender during berthing operation and the fender collapsed. The movement speed of the vessel was less than one knot (0.5 metres per second).
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship passenger fractured their tibia following a fall. A cruise ship passenger tripped on the threshold between their cabin bathroom and the main cabin area. They subsequently fractured their right ankle
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A grab hopper dredger made contact with a pier upon departure. During departure from a turning basin to proceed to a spoil ground, a dredger made contact with the pier. The wind speed and direction at the time of departure caught the vessel's starboard quarter and accentuated the set towards the pier preventing a normal turn to port. In order to correct the adverse drift direction, power had to be applied with port helm initially and then starboard helm was given. The vessel's speed then made the point of contact stronger. The pier itself was undamaged and only minor damage was sustained to the vessel's rubbing band.
Incident type: Contact
Duplicate of 4037/2021 Duplicate of 4037/2021
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A near miss collision occurred between a ferry and a yacht. The yacht was overtaking, passing down the port side of the ferry as the ferry was in its final approach to the ferry berth in the harbour. The skipper of the yacht thought the ferry was departing, not entering. This put the yacht between the pier and the ferry berth. Yacht was speeding and slowed down in front of the ferry as it approached the ferry berth just north of the harbour entrance, ferry sounded five short blasts on the ships whistle and engaged astern gear. The yacht then continued in to the harbour to berth for the night.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing vessel capsized and sank. A traditional sailing fishing boat capsized and sunk in five metres of water. The two people on board who were wearing lifejackets were recovered from the water by a nearby fishing vessel. The vessel was refloated and returned alongside. Neither of the crew were injured.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A SAR vessel grounded after fouling propeller on line A SAR (search and rescue) vessel was launched to assist a RHIB with four persons on board that had had engine failure and was drifting towards sea defence rocks. Just prior to arriving on scene the SAR vessel was informed that the casualty vessel was now aground on the rocks. Three of the persons had managed to scramble from the craft up onto the rocks and onto the concrete walkway above. One person was reported to be unaccounted for and the SAR vessel continued to proceed. The SAR vessel arrived on scene and was informed that all four persons from the casualty craft were now accounted for and in the company of a rescue team who were on the walkway above the craft. The decision was taken to make an attempt to tow the casualty craft off the rocks and take it the short distance round the arm to shelter. The rescue team on shore agreed to assist by passing the rope from the shore to the SAR vessel in the water. When attempting the tow, the SAR vessel broke down and began to drift onto the rocks. The crew of the SAR vessel lifted the props and found that they had been fouled by the towline. The SAR was then pressed by the wind and the waves onto the rocks of the harbour arm, making heavy contact and experiencing heavy rolling. The crew cleared the fouled propellers and made their way to a safe place to inspect the damage. There were no injures, but the hull had had gouging and deep scratches to the gelcoat. None of the damage was penetrating and there was no visible deformation indicating internal structural damage. Both engines were clear of any visible damage and were not known to have made any contact with the rocks during the grounding.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell over in the restaurant resulting in a broken shoulder. A cruise ship passenger was walking in the restaurant area on board when they fell and fractured their shoulder. They used crutches to aid them in walking and one of their crutches hit their foot causing them to overbalance and fall to the floor. They were diagnosed with a fractured shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
The hirer of inland waterway cruiser fell onto jetty resulting in a leg injury. A person from an inland waterway hire cruiser fell from the vessel onto the wooden jetty and injured their leg. The casualty was assessed by paramedics and transferred to an ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug received a weighted heaving line. A tug received a weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A yacht ran aground in soft mud. A yacht with three people on board ran aground on soft mud. There was no evident damage to the vessel but there was concern around the fin keel and how the yacht would settle. In the end they decided to wait overnight for the incoming tide and self recovered.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and required a tow. A lifeboat towed the fishing vessel back to port due to engine failure.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An oil tanker's crew used a weighted heaving line. A crude oil tanker's crew used a weighted heaving line. The weight was cut off by the tug's crew and reported to the harbour authority.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-ro passenger vessel and a vehicle carrier had a close quarters situation. A ro-ro passenger vessel and a vehicle carrier experienced a close quarters situation after the vehicle carrier sped up after boarding a pilot, but before the pilot arrived on the bridge. This resulted in the ro-ro passenger vessel doing a round turn to avoid a collision.
Incident type: Collision
A leisure fishing vessel had engine failure and a fuel leak which resulted in a tow from a lifeboat. A leisure fishing vessel had engine failure and fuel leaking into the starboard bilge. The fuel leaked from the injector pump and started to fill the starboard bilge with red diesel. The vessel was towed by a lifeboat into port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel had propeller damage whilst recovering into a trailer. The SAR (search and rescue) vessel was on a practice exercise and was being recovered onto its trailer when the propeller made contact with the steel frame, taking the tips off all three blades.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A trawling fishing vessel dragged their nets across the anchor and chain of another vessel. A trawler fishing vessel dragged its net over the anchor of a private fishing vessel. The crewmember onboard the anchored vessel cut their anchor line to avoid being dragged and potentially sustaining damage.
Incident type: Collision
A tug crewmember lost balance and fell down stairs and sustained a head injury. A crewmember was carrying out maintenance on a vent, after a review of CCTV footage was made, the crewmember was seen to have fallen from the top of the ladder/stairs to the main deck due to possibly losing their balance. The crewmember had sustained a brain injury in the past and the reason for the incident is still unknown
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship crewmember was injured while clearing an accommodation ladder snag A container ship crewmember was injured while trying to stow the ship's accommodation ladder. While standing on the quay, a shore-side forklift was assisting in lifting the bottom of the accommodation ladder clear of an obstruction when it became snagged. The crewmember was trying to see what was snagging the ladder when it broke free and hit them in the jaw. They were taken to hospital and underwent surgery to their jaw.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember fell overboard. A fishing vessel crewmember was found to be missing when the skipper rose from their bunk. A PLB (personal locator beacon) had been activated and a search and rescue operation was undertaken. The crewmember was found safe and well after approximately 1 hour - 1.5 hours in the water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A SAR craft's propeller made contact with rock groyne. A SAR (search and rescue) vessel was attending an emergency of a vessel on fire. It was acting as a cordon at the time and the conditions pushed the vessel close to a rock groyne. The vessel's propeller touched the groyne and then moved away. As a result, the propellers had burred edges and it was filed back down on returning to the station.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder parted whilst the pilot was disembarking. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder failed when the pilot was disembarking. The rope parted and the bottom step fell. The pilot fell about one metre and landed on their ankle. No damage to the ladder was seen when the pilot was boarding the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel collided with a stationary yacht. A sailing yacht had broken down and while trying to fix the issue a passing fishing vessel collided with the yacht.
Incident type: Collision
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was in a poor state and appeared weathered. The distance spacers were loose on numerous steps, causing the steps to tilt. The ladder was shackled to eyebolts on deck and a man rope was leading aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-ro passenger ferry made contact with a RIB while protecting three dinghies. A ro-ro passenger ferry had a close quarters situation with three sailing dinghies who were struggling to manoeuvre out of the way of the ferry. The sailing clubs safety RIB (rigid inflatable boat) then placed itself in between the ferry and the dinghies to protect them before helping them out of the way.
Incident type: Collision
A SAR craft's two propellers made contact with the seabed during a rescue. A search and rescue (SAR) craft was assigned to secure a recreational fishing vessel which had lost power and was being blown ashore by onshore winds with three persons onboard. The SAR vessel entered known shallow water to try and make fast a tow line. Whilst trying to conduct the rescue in windy and choppy wave conditions, both outboard engines made contact with the seabed causing damage. Due to complications with trying to tow the casualty vessel to a place of safety in breaking waves, the towline was cut and the casualty vessel left to beach.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A catamaran capsized and was towed by a fishing vessel. A catamaran capsized and the two persons on board were recovered by a FRC (fast rescue craft) from a local ferry and found not to require any medical assistance. A fishing boat provided a tow and a local lifeboat also observed the vessel until they reached the harbour safely. No damage was confirmed to the vessel.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A pilot fell overboard after disembarking a vessel during heavy swell. The pilot was disembarking the vessel when they fell into the water between the ship's starboard side and the pilot boat due to the effects of the swell on the pilot boat. The master put the helm hard to starboard and crew on deck released life buoy with a rope. The pilot managed to grab a securing rope alongside the pilot boat and they were recovered from the water onto the pilot boat.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motorboat reported a fire on board and was towed back to the marina. A motorboat reported fire on board and was towed back to the marina. The fire was extinguished and no damage was sustained.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. A heaving line was not available for immediate use. The ladder was hung from a step pulled over the back of the ladder guide below the air driven spool. The crew were told to unhook and hang the ladder from the spool and secure the side ropes to the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel had an engine failure and collided with an unoccupied vessel A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist a yacht pinned under an arch of a bridge with its bow facing up-river with a flow estimated at four to six knots. The SAR vessel was in the process of investigating for signs of occupancy and to attach a tow line when the port engine unexpectedly stopped. Due to the river flow the SAR vessel allided and both vessels became entangled. The SAR vessel manoeuvred away with one engine, the yacht passed under the bridge. The ~SAR vessel managed to secure the yacht to a mooring before returning to station. Both vessels sustained damage, no reported crew injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A suction dredger's forward spring parted and caused a snap-back near miss with two crew members. A suction dredger's forward spring became caught between the vessel and sharp corner of a fender causing the line to be cut and subsequently part. Two crew members were within the snap-back zone but the rope missed them both.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier made contact with a lock entrance. A bulk carrier was making its approach to a lock when it made heavy contact with the east outer knuckle, piercing the bulbous bow. An investigation was carried out. No injuries to crew were reported.
Incident type: Contact
A guard vessel made contact with a navigation buoy. A guard vessel made contact with a navigational buoy which resulted in a cracked hull and water ingress. Search and rescue vessels attended and pumped the water out of the machinery space and the vessel was able to make its own way back to port under its own power for repairs to be carried out. No injuries to crew were reported.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel passed between two vessels and severed the tow line. A general cargo vessel passed between two vessels and severed the tow line.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship at anchor sustained structural damage to the aft boiler trunking. There were no injuries. A cruise ship crew at anchor heard a loud bang towards the stern. On investigation some structural damage was found to the aft boiler trunking. There was no fire and no injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A recreational fishing boat reported gear problems. A recreational fishing boat reported gear problems and required assistance back into the marina.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tanker's pilot ladder was SOLAS non-compliant. A tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured at an intermediate length with shackles over the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A SAR craft capsized during a routine exercise after the engine cut out. It self-righted itself and returned to harbour. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel capsized during a routine training exercise after the engine stalled and the crew were unable to hold the boat head to sea in the surf using the oars alone. The vessel then capsized, managed to self-right itself and made it back into harbour safely. There were no injuries to any persons onboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A commercial RIB grounded on a sandbar and was towed by a privately owned vessel. A RIB (rigid inflatable boat) grounded on a sandbar and another RIB towed them off safely and back into port. No damage was confirmed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel on a lee shore dragged anchor, but managed to motor into safe water. A general cargo vessel dragged anchor in adverse weather conditions and was close to grounding. The crew attempted to hold position using the engine but continued to drag closer to shore. Lifeboats and a rescue helicopter were initially tasked but were stood down once the vessel recovered under its own power to safer water. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel was towed by another vessel after experiencing engine failure. A fishing vessel was towed by another fishing vessel after experiencing engine failure. During the tow, power was restored and the tow released.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor boat fouled its propeller. A motor boat with one person on board fouled its propeller. The lifeboat was tasked to assist and freed the propeller and then escorted the casualty vessel to its marina.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cargo vessel's pilot embarkation point was not free of obstructions. A cargo vessel's pilot embarkation point was not free of obstructions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel grounded and was towed by a lifeboat. A fishing vessel fouled its propeller with fishing gear, attempted to anchor and the anchor was lost due to a cable snapping. The vessel grounded on a nearby rocky shore. Search and rescue assets attended and found the crew safe and well. The vessel was re-floated on the next high tide with the assistance of a lifeboat. The vessel was towed into port by the lifeboat.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship's crewmember fell through a hatch. A container ship's crewmember was checking reefer containers on the cross deck when they fell through a hatch onto the upper platform of the cargo hold. The fall was around 4 meters. The crewmember was found by another crewmember who was returning to close the hatch. They were taken to the medical centre and following medical advice they were sent ashore for further treatment
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker's crew threw a weighted heaving line. A chemical tanker's crew threw a weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger vessel crewmember sustained scalds to their back following a burst header tank. A passenger vessel crewmember sustained scalds to their back when hot water burst out of a header tank in the engine room that was under pressure. The affected area of the body immediately blistered and the crewmember then stood under a cold shower for approximately 30 minutes. They were transferred by lifeboat ashore and then on to hospital in a taxi.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. There were no stanchions, it was not secure and the mechanical stopper on ladder reel was not in place, the ladder was held on the brake. The pilot discussed with the master and provided copy of Pilot Boarding Arrangements Booklet. The ladder was correctly rigged for disembarking.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A wooden crabber flooded and sank. Both crewmembers were safely rescued. A wooden crabber with two people on board flooded. Both crewmembers got into their life raft and were recovered and taken into the care of ambulance staff. The casualty vessel sank with reports of debris at the location.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A hire yacht grounded and was towed by a lifeboat. A vessel grounded. It was found to be on the wrong side of a channel marker and a tow was arranged with a lifeboat to pull it off to safety. The vessel was taken into a harbour, checked over and no damage or any injuries to any persons on board were found.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A pleasure craft fouled their propeller and drifted towards the shore. A motor boat with five people on board fouled their propeller on fishing gear and drifted towards the shoreline. The crew were preparing to drop anchor when it was shallow enough. After raising the alarm the vessel was taken under tow by a local lifeboat and then were assisted back to their marina berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax ferry had a weld defect. A ro-pax ferry had a pin hole on its main engine's fuel line. This was thought to be caused by weld defect as pipe was not corroded. The crew were concerned that this hole may lead to split fuel pipe with resulting fuel leakage into vessel bilges. They stopped the engine in order to isolate the fuel line. The vessel returned to its port of departure for repairs without incident.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crane barge crewmember fell overboard during a training exercise. During a training berthing evolution, a trainee deckhand fell overboard after holding onto another vessel rather than passing the berthing line. When the vessels slowly moved apart, they fell in the sea. Their lifejacket inflated and they were quickly recovered out of the water without injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug's crewmember sustained laceration to the face. A tug's crewmember had a laceration to their face, the local lifeboat attended but the casualty was able to make their own way to the hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A survey vessel made contact at a terminal and was holed above the waterline. A survey vessel was holed above the waterline after contact with a ro-ro terminal during harbour survey operations. The aluminium hull was punctured when it struck the link span. The vessel was lifted from the water for repair.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel capsized whilst on service. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to a casualty in the water who had been cut off by the incoming tide. The location of the casualty required the SAR vessel to veer down to achieve a suitable position to recover the casualty. During this manoeuvre the anchor became dislodged allowing the vessel to turn around into the surf, and possibly the chain caught in the propeller leading to the loss of propulsion. As a result the vessel capsized on the next set of waves. The three crew swam away from the shoreline to deeper water where they were rescued by another SAR vessel. No injuries were sustained to the crew. The vessel was later recovered and there was some damage to the propeller.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cargo vessel's cargo moved during heavy seas. A cargo vessel experienced rough seas and the deck cargo shifted. However, the vessel made it safely to harbour.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sail training vessel reported power loss and went to anchor to await engine repairs. A sail training vessel reported power loss and went to anchor to await engine repairs, which were scheduled for the next day.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel had flooding in the engine room due to incompatible replacement pipe. A search and rescue vessel was on a training exercise when the bilge alarm sounded. On inspection of the engine room, it was found that a replacement pipe had come off on one end and water was entering the engine room. The alarm was raised and the vessel brought to a stop. Attempts to replace the pipe failed. After this, the vessel was rigged for single engine running and any water was pumped out. They returned to the slipway with no further issues and the original pipe was re-fitted. No major damage or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A trailer tug unit on a ro-ro passenger vessel had an electrical fire which was extinguished. A trailer tug unit on a ro-ro passenger vessel was noticed with smoke coming out of the cab. A crewmember turned off the battery isolator as the driver used a wet rag to extinguish the smoke. A foam extinguisher and hose was subsequently rigged as a precautionary measure. The vessel was bunkering at the time and this was immediately stopped. A relay in the cab had shorted and was then repaired by a mechanic. The unit then disembarked from the vehicle deck.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A shore representative fell from a gangway but was uninjured. A shore representative fell from a gangway but was uninjured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was secured with shackles. The lower spreader and several steps were loose and most chocks on the ladder were loose. The ladder was secured with chocks resting on the edge of the pilot door.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel made contact with a wall as it was entering a lock. A cargo vessel assisted by to tugs was entering a lock, its bow struck a lock wall and a section of security fencing. There was no reported damage to the vessel but there was damage to the fencing, concrete wall and rubber fendering.
Incident type: Contact
A racing sailing vessel grounded briefly causing one minor injury and damage to the keel bulb. A yacht with seven people on board that was racing made brief contact with an unidentified submerged object while tacking inshore out of the tide. The sudden stop caused a minor injury to one crewmember. Subsequently, after retiring from the race and returning to port, damage was found to the leading edge of the keel bulb approximately seven centimetres above its bottom.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding