baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A cruise ship crew member was injured whilst operating a floor scrubbing machine A cruise ship crew member was cleaning the tile floor in the spa pool area using a floor scrubbing machine. Due to the narrow space the moving machine hit the side wall of the pool and struck the crew members left knee. The crew member was transferred to the medical centre for treatment. The crew member medically disembarked. The area was inspected and no obvious defects reported. The machine was in working condition with no defects.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel made contact with a quayside and was holed above the waterline A ro-pax vessel was entering a port when squall came through causing the stern to make contact with the quayside. Another ro-pax helped to get the vessel berthed, the passengers safely disembarked. No injuries to crew or passengers. No pollution reported, damage to the hull and damage to the harbour quayside, fendering and linkspan.
Incident type: Contact
Pilot boat crew member fell from the vessel during a transfer. A pilot boat was assisting a pilot climbing up a pilot ladder when they slipped off resulting in them falling into the water when attempting to board onto another vessel. This resulted in as minor bruising hand injury. Ambulance crew to checked the crew member and it was deemed unnecessary to take them to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Beam trawler's engine failed resulting in a tow. Beam trawler's engine failed resulting in a tow from another fishing vessel. There was no reported damage or injuries and there was no imminent damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel experienced machinery failure and was towed by a SAR vessel to a place of safety. A side trawler fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure whilst approaching port. The vessel issued a VHF call for assistance after asking other fishing vessels in the area for a tow, but none were able to provide one as they did not have suitable equipment. The vessel was given some oil by another fishing vessel but were unable to start their engine because it was in a 'safe mode'. The coastguard issued a PANPAN call via VHF to ask any other vessels in the area if they could provide assistance, but there were no vessels available to assist. The life boat service launched to provide assistance and towed the fishing vessel back to port. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro-Ro vessel suffered a propulsion failure resulting in no damages. Ro-Ro vessel failed to operate astern propulsion whilst berthing. The pilot initially had one tug secure however, due to no stern thruster the pilot requested for a second tug. The vessel was held off the berth until the arrival of the second tug (10 minutes later). The vessel managed to berth without causing any damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained chest trauma and haemothorax. A passenger on a cruise ship fell and sustained internal injuries including haemothorax and was air lifted ashore for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel was damaged whilst coming alongside a wrecked vessel A search and rescue vessel was coming alongside a partially submerged and abandoned vessel to carry out a welfare check when part of the wreck punctured the sponson of the search and rescue vessel. The vessel was able to make its way back to port without assistance.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel engine failure resulted in towed to safety Fishing vessel engine failure resulted in towed to safety.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel's crew member tripped resulting in a closed fracture to the left arm. A service vessel's crew member tripped resulting in closed fracture to left arm. Crew member tripped over forward anchor steel wire while crossing the deck. Crew member put both arms out to protect from fall and hurt left arm. A&E confirmed hair line fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel suffered engine failure after departing a port A ro-ro cargo vessel left port and a low fuel oil pressure alarm sounded. A AE SB DO filter was changed over but the pressure was still dropping. A call was made to change over power supply to the shaft generators but it was too late and there was a total black out. The main engines were shut down and the emergency generator started. The vessel was escorted by tugs out of the main channel to deeper water to anchor. The crew carried out repairs and the vessel continued underway.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Loose inboard stanchion dislodged and caused loss of balance when transferring from pilot ladder, to bottom platform of accommodation ladder. Outboard stanchion equally loose.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel crew member was reported missing as a possible man overboard. A sailing vessels crew member was reported missing and presumed dead. Other vessel owners alerted the HM they had noticed a lit torch on the pontoon, vessel's light and heater were switched on, life jacket was not found on the vessel, and mobile phone was left onboard last used several days earlier. Reporter explained the owner of the vessel had been living on the vessel for 3 years and has fallen into the water on three occasions during that period. There was no confirmation as to whether the missing person had fallen from the pontoon or vessel itself. The body of the missing skipper was recovered a month later and confirmed to be them.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
RHIB became swamped and crew abandoned to another vessel. A RHIB with two persons onboard began taking on water. Another RHIB attempted a tow but had to abort and called a mayday. A third RHIB took the two persons off the casualty vessel. A service vessel observed the incident and would have provided assistance if needed. The abandoned RHIB became swamped and was allowed to drift with the service vessel attaching lights on it to make it visible at night.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Tug towline parted when towing a ro-ro cargo vessel Tug towline parted when towing a ro-ro cargo vessel with no damage or pollution
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A kayak with 2 pob capsized resulting in 1 fatality. Two persons were onboard a kayak when it capsized. One casualty was recovered but the other was declared deceased once found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A river cruise vessel passenger fell over board. An internal waters cruise ship passenger fell overboard whilst intoxicated. The vessel recovered the casualty and then the local lifeboat service transferred the casualty ashore into the care of the land side ambulance service. The casualty was described as 'heavily' intoxicated, but was conscious and not reported to be seriously injured. The vessel crew rescued the casualty who was also reported to be behaving in a manner that appeared they didn't want to be rescued. After throwing 4 rescue buoys to the person, they grabbed the last one and were brought back on board the vessel. It was reported that the passenger appeared to enter the water deliberately.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was exiting the toilet when they lost their balance and fell forward hitting the wall, resulting in a fractured shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger fell and sustained a head injury. A cruise ship passenger was walking from a lift to a restaurant when they slipped and as they fell hit their head. The passenger suffered a contusion to the head was referred ashore for a possible cranial haemorrhage. The area was inspected with no defects found. The vessel was moving slightly and movement was considered to be a contributory factor along with alcohol consumption by the guest preceding the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crude oil tanker strayed from the navigable channel and pulled a tug with it which partially grounded. A crude oil tanker was in bound to port with a pilot on board when the vessel was required to slow in order to make the tugs fast. After the tugs had been made fast, the wind pushed the tanker to the eastern side of the channel and the port quarter of the vessel left the channel between two buoys. The tug on the aft part of the vessel, at the port quater, also left the channel and partially grounded. There was no damage to either vessel and the tanker did not ground. The reason for the incident was down to the slow speed increasing the rate of drift of the tanker.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessels crew member got hit by a lobster pot resulting in a head injury Fishing vessels crew member got struck by a lobster pot resulting in a cut to the forehead and a possible concussion.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug suffered a fire in the main engine resulting in minor damage. Tug suffered a fire as a result of oil/other liquids (not fuel) has got under the lagging and soaked over time. This caused smoke and then ignition resulting in 3 small flames when the engine ran on load.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was walking when they tripped on their foot and fell landing on their left shoulder. This resulted in a closed fracture. No defects were found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger lost their balance and fell resulting in a closed fracture. Cruise ship's passenger stepped onto the seating area when they overstretched their leg over the back of the seating to get over the top of it. They then collided with another passenger sat on the floor which resulted in them to lose their balance and fall onto their right side. The passenger sustained a closed fracture to their leg. No defects found in the area.
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. Ladder secured by deck tonque (hidden under platform) Master informed, pilot been advised by master that deck tonques on port side and starboard side will be completely removed before departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A person fell overboard while paddling to their boat A person was going to their boat using a small tender that they borrowed. They were padding against the wind and tide, this required a lot of effort. The seat gave way in the tender causing the person to fall heavily against the gunwale. This caused the tender to become unstable and the person to fall overboard. They were wearing an automatic lifejacket which inflated, they got themselves to the bank where they were assisted by people ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel ran aground and the people were rescued. A recreational motor vessel ran aground and became stuck. They called for emergency assistance and five of the 6 crew were evacuated. One crew member remained on board with the search and rescue vessel crew member and prepared a tow and the vessel was towed free. There were no injuries, pollution or damage reported. The search and rescue crew reported that alcohol may have been a factor in the incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing trawler crew member fractured their finger. A stern trawler crew member suffered a break to their finger, reportedly it was 'broken off' in a compound fracture. The crew were in the process of recovering the gear when a fault occurred with the spooling device. The crew stopped recovery operations and carried out repairs and resumed hauling. After this, one crew member wanted to inspect the spooling device, but the captain and other crew members were not aware. As the crew member put their fingers against the spooling device to inspect it, the other crew operated the winch, and the injured crew member's fingers were crushed inside the device. The crew sought radio medical advice and were told to return to their home port to get medical attention for the crew member. The crew member was fortunate and did not loose their finger. The vessel management carried out a thorough investigation following the accident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure vessel experience an engine fire and required a tow A motor vessel experience an engine fire, the fire was contained by the skipper. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to assist, one of the crew stepped aboard to check the fire was out. The motor vessel was towed to a harbour. The fire was caused by a drive belt and a mechanic will look at the engine. There were no injuries to the skipper.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a vessel alongside during a training exercise The search and rescue vessel was on a training exercise. As the vessel was manoeuvring away from the pontoon, using the vessel's jets the stern started to turn towards another vessel alongside. The helm tried to correct this but made contact with the alongside vessel. There were no injuries to crew and minor damage to the other vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A general cargo vessel made contact with the quayside whilst berthing. A general cargo vessel was approaching a berth with a pilot on board and one tug boat made fast aft. The vessel was proceeding between 8 to 9 knots and had begun to swing. The aft tug reportedly could not pull effectively over speeds of 6 knots and the forward tug had not been made fast. The vessel continued to swing to starboard despite port helm being applied and struck the berth, resulting in damage to the bow and anchor fittings. The cause of the contact was reported to be approaching the berth too quickly and with only one tug made fast.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. On disembarkation the ladder condition was poor. Many of the plastic chocks loose and the ladder rungs were able to move excessively.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel crew member sustained a head injury during a tank inspection. Three ro-pax crew members were working inside a tank to carry out an inspection. They all had gas detectors. Two of the crew members left the tank and said that they would close one entrance and that the remaining crew member was to go out of the other entrance when they were done. The other crewmember agreed but then the low battery alarm went off on their gas detector and they misunderstood it as a gas alert. They donned their emergency escape breathing device (EEBD) and rushed towards the entrance that had been closed. They banged their head against the entrance and sustained a concussion. The two other crew members who were outside the closed entrance opened it and let out the remaining crewmember, who was visibly shaken. Later on the crew member complained of feeling ill and was diagnosed with a concussion and signed off work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the magnets were less than 1.5 meters above the platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ships passenger slipped in a shower resulting in a closed fracture to the knee. A cruise ships passenger slipped in a shower resulting in a closed fracture to the knee. While transferring from a wheelchair to the shower bench the passenger slipped injuring there knee.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel made contact with shoreside walkway resulting in damage to the wheel house. A service vessel made contact with shoreside walkway resulting in damage to the wheel house. Service vessel experienced possible steering failure, making contact with walkway.
Incident type: Contact
A tug crew member suffered a broken knee after getting their leg caught in the bight of a rope. A tug crewmember got their leg caught in the bight of a rope and received a fracture to their knee. An inland waterways tug was going alongside and the crew member was involved in the mooring operations when they noticed that their foot was inside a turn of the rope. They didn't have time to fix their footing before tension came onto the rope and their leg was trapped inside the bight and they were pulled towards the bollards. The vessel maneuvered to put slack back into the line and the other crew members were able to free the trapped crew member. The crewmember sustained a compound fracture to their knee and damage to tendons and ligaments which were severed. They underwent several surgeries to correct the damage.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Standby safety vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Standby safety vessel's Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Master states that they have a new ladder in the store which they will use next time. I informed them that it still needs to be secured in the correct manner, not tied to the railings.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
LPG tanker used non compliant heaving lines when berthing. LPG tanker used a non compliant heaving line when berthing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug's bow line came free and hit a crew member on the head, Tug had been tasked with assisting another vessel to their berth. Once completed, the tug proceeded to berth and during mooring the bow line came free of the bollard resulting in an injury to the head of a crew member. The casualty was wearing head protection (helmet) at the time of the incident. They have been taken for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax ferry replaced governor of auxilliary engine and during testing of the equipment it over- sped resulting damage The governor of the auxiliary engine no 3 was replaced, during testing the engine over-sped to 1200 rpm when it should operate at 720 rpm. The engine was stopped by cutting off the fuel supply as multiple safety cut-offs failed to operate. A significant amount of damage has been caused to the equipment but all parts remained inside the entablature and no injuries to personnel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
CQS between a general cargo vessel and a sailing boat. A general cargo vessel was departing port when several small sailing vessels under the tutelage of an instructor entered the fairway. The vessel's horn was used to warn the sailing vessels but the instructor did not react resulting in the cargo vessel stopping their engine and performing a braking manoeuvre. No persons were injured and the cargo vessel did not collide with any of the dinghies.
Incident type: Collision
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the ladder was in poor condition. The side ropes appeared stretched meaning that the steps were not horizontal. Additionally, the ladder was secured using shackles rather than rolling hitches and there were no stanchions available on deck for the transition from ladder to deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A replenishment tanker crew member got both their hands crushed in a winch during mooring operations. A replenishment tanker crewmember got their hands entangled in the ropes on a mooring winch drum whilst trying to free a buried rope during departure operations. The winch operator was slacking the rope when the officer in charge of the unmooring operations noted that the rope was buried and asked to reverse the winch to try and free it. The winch operator reported then that it appeared that weight came back onto the mooring line again suddenly. The other crewmember trying to free the rope then yelled that their hands were stuck in the rope and the winch operator put the mooring winch back the other way. However, there is a delay on the winch which meant that for a further two seconds it continued to run and draw the trapped crewmember further in, causing further crushing damage. The officer in charge of the mooring operations then picked up the injured crewmember and carried them back to the accommodation where first aid was given. The crew called an ambulance. The vessel was made fast again and the accommodation ladder was rigged. The crew then disembarked the injured crew member using a stretcher to the ambulance.
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. Tripping line secured below lowest spreader leading aft. Magnets less than 1.5m above platform. Master briefed and action onboard taken to prevent reoccurrence not further action required.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel experienced steering failure whilst departing from a port. A ro-pax vessel was departing from port when it experienced steering failure. The crew on the bridge attempted to switch control for the azimuth pods to the bridge wings, central control centre and then into the NFU (non-follow up) mode. In NFU mode the crew was able to regain steering and requested a tug to stand by as a precaution as they proceeded out of the port. Once outside of the port area, the crew were able to restore normal functioning of the steering systems. There were no injuries, damage or pollution as a result of this incident.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured with shackles and the tripping line was secured too low.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container vessel pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ladder found not to be rigged per current SOLAS regulations, used a hinged outboard deck tongue and crew members were unaware this was illegal at the vessels previous port. Explained how to set it up properly and safely.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dredger sustained a fire on board the port side engine A dredger departed a marina with 2 crew on board, as it was outbound along a channel both crew members heard a loud bang come from the port side engine bay and drop in oil pressure. One crew member went to investigate and opened the engine bay hatch on the deck. Once opened there was thick smoke coming from the engine, a powder fire extinguisher was sprayed into the engine space due to a suspected fire. The fuel and air supply to the engine were then shut off and the engine shut down. No environmental pollution occurred during the incident. The vessel returned to the marina on one engine. There were no visible signs of fire damage to the engine or engine space. The automatic fire extinguisher within the engine space was also not triggered.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro-pax ferry passenger slipped on a deck and fell over resulting in a fractured hip A ro-pax vessel passenger slipped and fell to the deck. They were quickly attended to by crew and two off duty paramedics who were travelling as passengers. Upon assessing the casualty it was determined that the they had fractured their right hip. The right leg was shortened with the foot rotated 90 degrees to the outside. The passenger was made comfortable on the deck and the coastguard were contacted assist with arranging ambulance attendance upon docking. In the meantime between arrival and ambulance attendance a coastguard search and rescue team arrived onboard to assist with first aid and care of the casualty. Throughout the incident the casualty was conscious.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst carrying out a search for a person in the water. A search and rescue vessel grounded during a tasking to locate a person in the water. The crew were performing a creeping line search and left the channel intentionally into an area of shallow water, however the vessel partially grounded because the water shallowed quicker than the crew anticipated. The vessel was going between 4 and 6 knots at the time. The crew were able to re-float the vessel without assistance and there was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The port side pilot ladder presented is damaged and not in a safe condition to be used to board.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motorboat's battery caught fire , no injuries. A recreational motorboat's battery caught fire , no injuries. Coastguard Response Team were tasked to assist the Fire and Rescue Service and patrol with a battery fire aboard a RIB. The fire was extinguished by the FRS.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Recreational vessel fouled prop while fishing resulting in being towed back safety. Recreational vessel fouled prop while fishing resulting in being towed back safety by search and rescue assets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. and a tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5. The ladder was secured by step under a deck tongue and tripping line bottom step aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship performer fell whilst on stage and broke their ankle. A cruise ship singer fell whilst on stage resulting in a fracture to their left ankle. They were wearing '2 inch high scene shoes' during a performance and lost their balance, falling on stage onto their left side. Both of the vessel's stabilizers were extended at the time. No contributory factors or defects were identified by the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tender capsized resulting in the two occupants entering the water A tender capsized and the two crew onboard ended up in the water. Search and rescue assets were deployed but a nearby sailing club safety boat, that was marshalling a dinghy sailing race arrived on scene a few minutes after hearing the call over VHF. Both crew members were wearing a PFD Time in the water: More than 30 minutes
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A sailing vessel grounded on rocks and sank with the skipper recovered by search and rescue. A sailing yacht grounded upon rocks, two service vessels arrived to assist, a throw line was passed to the skipper and with further assistance from a search and rescue (SAR) vessel, the skipper was recovered from the yacht. The yacht subsequently sank in position, it remained upright and was marker with a temporary buoy with plans for recovery ongoing.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Passenger vessel suffered an electrical fault resulting in a full blackout. Passenger vessel suffered an electrical fault that led to the fuel for the auxiliary engines to shut off. Subsequently, the control air and starting air were lost for the main engines which resulted in a full blackout of the vessel. Within approximately 40 minutes, the power was re-established and the vessel resumed on passage without further incidents.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Pleasure vessel grounded resulting in a sunken vessel. Pleasure vessel hit the sandbank which caused the vessel to take on water. A nearby vessel assisted them and evacuated the crew members. This resulted in a sinken vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A crude oil tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A crude oil tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was in poor condition. The side ropes were stretched and the steps were not horizontal.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped when entering a lift and fractured a knee. A cruise ship passenger tripped whilst they were entering a lift and fell to their knees, resulting in a fractured kneecap. The area was inspected and there were no defects found and the lighting was adequate. The vessel reported that the guest may have been in a hurry to get into the lift.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel crew member stood on a mooring line, rolled their ankle and suffered a fracture The accident happened 30 seconds before the vessel was at the pier and just before the IP was ready to put side ropes on. It was around 4pm, there was limited natural light (as at 4pm it is dark), but there was some artificial light from the vessel lights and also street lights at the pier, illuminating the neighbourhood. There was a light rain shower at the time and the temperature above 0'C, so no ice. As the vessel enters Stromness harbour, proceeding to the berth, the IP got out from the wheelhouse to get all the ropes ready for docking the boat overnight. After completing that activity, the IP went back to the wheelhouse to get their personal belongings. They've changed from work wellington boots to their own steel toe work footwear, (they've used that brand of footwear for past 4 years, and never had issues). However when they step out from wheelhouse again, to put side ropes to the ladder at the berth, the mooring rope they got ready earlier, appears to have moved a little into the area just outside wheelhouse door. When they step out they've put their right foot directly onto the mooring rope and their foot rolled over from the rope causing what they thought was an ankle strain. The foot was swollen and following a week off work they returned to their Dr, who in turn recommended an X-ray, where it was discovered that there was a fracture to the base ® metatarsal. The task being undertaken was a daily routine, and everyone knew their role in this activity, and how it was to be conducted.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tanker ran aground entering harbour resulting in damage to hull. Tanker ran aground entering harbour resulting in damage to port side and port side hull appox. 60-70cm in diameter. Unsure of water ingress at this state.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Two tugs broke away from where they were moored due to excessive wash from a passing vessel. Two tugs were made fast in a rafted fashion, when a vessel passed at excessive speed causing wash that resulted in the two tugs parting their mooring lines and drifting down the river on the ebbing tide. The crews on board the two vessels realised the problem before they got into further difficulty and started their engines and made their way back to the berth. There was no damage other than the parted mooring lines, and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tanker ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder presented for disembarking stand side was in poor condition with several loose chocks/steps. Swapped out with the new one from the port side and discussed with the master who was receptive to the issue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in fractured knee. Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in fractured knee.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
SAR vessel made contact with unknow subsurface object resulting in minor damage to the prop. SAR vessel made contact with unknow subsurface object resulting in minor damage to the prop. Following the recovery inshore lifeboat from exercise, the crew completing post recovery checks noticed some damage to one of the blades of the propellor on the outboard engine.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel crew member fell overboard whilst recovering a training manikin A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out an exercise using a training manikin. Once the manikin had been located after the search, an approach was made to recover the manikin onboard. One of the crew was nominated to grab the manikin once the vessel was alongside. The crew member positioned themselves laying across the sponson at the shoulder of the vessel rather than further aft and with assistance from a second crew member. Upon reaching and grabbing hold of the manikin, the boat moved upwards and crew member was pulled overboard. The crew member was recovered with no injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger slipped on small puddle of water resulting in a dislocated shoulder A cruise ship passenger had wash and dried their hands in the ships public toilets, whilst turning to leave the toilets they slipped on a small puddle of water on the deck. The fall resulted in the passenger being in a lot of pain, they went to the medical centre for an assessment where they treated for a dislocated left shoulder. The passenger was wearing new trainers with poor grip. There was a "wet floor" sign located next to the paper towel dispenser and the internal lighting was working at the time.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General Cargo made contact with a jetty resulting in damage to nav mark and tide guage General cargo vessel was departing its berth and was swinging to port and lining up to the outer lock. On entering the river with headway 1.5 knots, the Master was advised to drop their anchor with on shackle in water. Once the stern of the vessel was clear of the dock, the Master was advised to engage his engine full astern and bow thrust full power to starboard. The Master carried out these manoeuvres very slowly and the vessel speed reduced accordingly. At this time the vessel's bow was still setting south with the tide at which time the pilot enquired into the anchor status - the Master replied that only one shackle on deck was deployed. The pilot advised the Master to lay more anchor into the water which was implemented. The delays in dropping anchor and full astern engine engagement severely hampered the vessels ability to swing to starboard into the tide. This resulted in the vessel's port bow making contact to the jetty close to the ferry steps. From the bridge of the vessel both the Master and pilot could visually see damage to the tidal gauge and navigation beacon on the jetty. No damage to the general cargo vessel.
Incident type: Contact
Passenger onboard a small ferry slipped and fell resulting in a dislocated ankle. A passenger was boarding a small ferry when they slipped and fell resulting in a dislocated ankle. The casualty was extracted from the vessel and taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel grounded sustaining damage to the engine. A search and rescue vessel was under way when it grounded on a rock. The vessel did not become stuck and was able to make it's way back to it's station, where a damage assessment was carried out. The vessel damaged it's out board engine's casing, skeg and the propeller blades. The damage was not severe. There was no pollution and no injures.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel and motorboat had a near miss. Sailing vessel and motorboat had a near miss. The motorboat passed between the sailing vessel and an island at close range at a speed of 18.7 knots. The resulting wash resulted in the sailing vessel roll. No persons were and injured or damaged sustained to the vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger fell off a table and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship passenger fell from a table and sustained a broken wrist. The passenger was aged 3 and was standing on a table with their sibling in order to play a game. When their sibling moved, the table overbalanced causing the injured passenger to fall to the deck and sustain a broken wrist. There were no damages and the incident was caused by two children standing on a table that wasn't designed for that purpose.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew transfer vessel crew member fell over after vessel was hit by a wave and sustained trunk injury A crew transfer vessel was under way with the crew seated on the bridge, when one crew member stood up to approach the chart table. However, as they did so, the vessel encountered a large wave. Despite another crewmember calling out that there was a large wave, the standing crew member was unable to maintain their footing and fell to the deck resulting in contusions and bruising to their trunk. They were off work for more than 7 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member fell overboard during a training exercise. A search and rescue vessel crew were carrying out training for emergency manoeuvring. The helm made a sharp turn causing the other crew member to fall overboard. They were wearing a lifejacket and were quickly recovered without injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure sailing yacht dragged anchor and went aground and required a tow. A pleasure yacht was at anchor when they started to drag anchor. The crew attempted to start the engine, but it overheated and they experienced propulsion failure. They put out both anchors and called for assistance. They dragged towards the rocks and grounded, but there was no water ingress or damage. A local lifeboat attended the scene and towed the boat to a nearby port for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship crew member sustained a crush injury to a finger from a tilting pan A cruise ship crew member preparing food in a tilting pan. The crew member opened the cover to check the food, when they went to close the cover, they unlocked the handle, causing the cover to fall quickly onto the right index finger. The crew member reported to the medical centre for treatment. During the area inspection it was found that the tilting pan was defective, and a defect chit had been placed top of it, which due to oversight of the crew member they did not notice.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A life boat struck a buoy during a training exercise. A search and rescue vessel was coming alongside a buoy during a training exercise when the vessel struck the buoy. There was no damage, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A pilot vessel suffered engine and steering failure, the emergency steering failed whilst returning to port A pilot vessel experienced an engine shut down unexpectedly whilst outbound to sea. The starboard engine was reset and appeared to be operational. The following morning the pilot vessel was attempting to put a pilot on a vessel when it suffered engine and steering failure. The vessel returned to port under one engine and emergency steering. Whilst heading back the vessel reported the emergency steering had failed, another pilot vessel went out and took the casualty vessel under tow and returned to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement as the pilot ladder was in poor condition, the side ropes appeared to be stretched with some gaps. The condition concerned were reported to the vessel captain for replacement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger sustained an injury after falling. Cruise ship's passenger stepped sideways and fell - landing on their hip. They sustained a closed fracture injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Non-compliant trapdoor arrangement on departure. Ladder was attached to bottom of the trapdoor, not continuous through trapdoor to deck above. As freeboard was 9.4m and launch required 1.5m above waterline, another ladder was rigged from the deck just under 9m overall length.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Tripping line was too long and Rigged leading aft. Ladder was secured at deck level by means of shackles around side ropes only.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship guest fell and fractured their hip. A cruise ship passenger was getting dressed in the changing room area of the wellness centre when they lost their balance and fell on their left side landing on their hip and elbow. The passenger reported that they fell due to the ship's movement. The area was inspected and the teak was dry and there were no defects or damages. The passenger's feet were bear at the time of the incident. The passenger sustained a fractured left hip and was disembarked from the vessel on medical grounds.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
bareboat charter vessel and a pleasure craft collided with one another resulting in no injuries. Bareboat charter vessel and a pleasure craft collided resulting in no injuries. Mast of the pleasure craft was entangled in the bareboat charter. No boats were taking on water, no damages reported and both have been secured alongside.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel auto pilot failed resulting a grounding The vessel's autopilot failed and then, as a result, grounded. The vessel managed to make it to a port with local lifeboats escorting the vessel and did not have any damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Inland pleasure craft suffered an explosion and sank. Inland pleasure vessel sank after an explosion. It was alleged that a kettle had been left on the gas ring while the owner was fishing on the bank. No injuries reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-ro cargo ship crew member fell and sustained a sprained wrist. A ro-ro cargo vessel crew member was cleaning in the forward rope store when they attempted to grab hold of a stringer to assist them in repositioning. However, there was a piece of wood on top of the stringer that the crewmember didn't see when grabbing it, and it shifted as they put their weight on it causing them to fall and sustain bruising to their back and a sprained wrist, requiring more than three days off work to heal. The fall was approximately 1.5m. There were no damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel suffered an engine failure and requested a tow. Fishing vessel suffered an issue with an engine. There was no immediate danger however, they requested a tow from a nearby vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Two vessels had a near miss collision in a channel. A cruise ship and a ro-ro cargo vessel were in a channel in a pilotage area when they had a close quarters situation. The vessels did not collide and there was no damage, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Collision
Weighted heaving lines. Weighted heaving lines.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker main engine failed twice during departure Oil tanker main engine failed twice during departure. Due to 2 x separate instances of ME not starting/failure despite assurances master and Duty HM advised pilots recommendation would be 2 tugs for departure and escort until clear of gas pipeline given current wind conditions and known increased likelihood of ME failure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessels tug line slipped away during berthing resulting in contact and damage to port shoulder and fender timbers. Cargo vessels tug line slipped away during berthing resulting in contact and damage to port shoulder and fender timbers. Vessel was approaching Ridham with tug Christine astern and being used as a brake, the tug skipper informed the pilot that they needed to change bollard ‘onto the hook' just as the ships was turning into the dock, after initially slowing the vessel approaching the dock (the tug wasn't pulling at this point). When tug's line was reattached and weight apllied again the line slipped from ships bollard rendering the tug unavailable, this required the ship to slow by its own propulsion rather than use the propulsion for steerage. The ship manoeuvred parallel to the berth as tug then reattached again and continued to berth as planned. No damage or injuries were reported
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship crew member fell and sustained a head injury The crew member was off duty at the time of the incident. They were on their way to the medical centre as they felt unwell. They were ascending the stairs when they felt dizzy, fainted and fell down the stairs. Another crew member found them unresponsive. The crew member was taken to the medical centre and assessed for a head injury. They were medically disembarked. The area was inspected and no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was not secured using rolling hitches on the side rope and simply by lodging the spreader underneath the boarding platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fracture A cruise ship passenger was leaving the restaurant area, they were passing through a set of sliding doors when the passenger stopped between the doors. The doors started to close causing the passenger to fall and fracture their right wrist. The passenger was escorted to the medical centre for treatment. The passenger remained onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel made heavy contact with a pontoon, resulting in damage to the pontoon. A ro-pax ferry was coming alongside when it made heavy contact with the dock resulting in damage to one of the spacers used for the pontoons. There were no injuries and no damage reported to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
Bulk carrier pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles over the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel made contact with bridge pillar resulting in damage to bow The vessel made contact with a bridge buttress, resulting in damage to the bow above the water line which consisted of 60cm of splits and 260cm in length with a spread of 25cm. The vessel successfully managed to anchor, and no injuries to any persons onboard were confirmed. Damage to the bridge buttress wooden fendering and concrete top face.
Incident type: Contact
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The bottom rubber step was damaged and the rubber split in 2 places. The Master was notified and the ladder was taken out of use and replaced with a new ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An offshore supply vessel crewmember injured their finger during cargo operations. An offshore supply vessel crewmember was injured during cargo operations when their finger was trapped between the master link and the hook when attaching a heavy lift. The vessel sought radio medical advice and the crewmember was medically evacuated but the injury turned out to be minor.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
FRC broke down and was towed to marina by lifeboat. A commercial training FRC craft reported a seized gearbox with 3pob. ILB was tasked to assist and the FRC was recovered and towed to the marina. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Inland waterway vessel's crew member tripped on a step and injured their ankle. Inland waterway vessel's crew member was stepping across to a sister ship post berthing when they caught their boot resulting in a stumble. All of the casualties weight went on to their ankle resulting in further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
LNG tanker crew used a weighted heaving line. LNG tanker crew used a weighted heaving line. Two pilots successfully transferred then a line passed down for bringing equipment aboard which had a Shackle tied to the end of rope. Shackle removed by pilot boat.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment