baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A rib hit a wave resulting in two passengers breaking ankles. A rib hit the wash from a passing vessel resulting in two passengers fracturing their ankles. The rib returned to shore and with assistance from a coastguard team and lifeguards, the two passengers were transferred into the care of ambulance staff.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel crew member sustained head injury after being struck by the jib Onboard a sailing yacht with 8POB a crewmember sustained a head injury and lost consciousness when their head came into contact with the jib. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene where the crew member was transferred shore, passed into the care of family and taken to hospital for an assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember dislocated their shoulder A fishing vessel crew member dislocated their shoulder after a slip and fall on deck.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor yacht ran aground after hitting a submerged object. It refloated on the rising tide. A motor cruiser ran aground in a harbor area after contact with an unidentified floating object. The occupant left the boat and returned on the rising tide when the boat started to refloat. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was towed A fishing vessel fouled its propeller on 'heavy gear' and was towed back to port because they couldn't free the propeller themselves. They required a tow as they were in deep water and couldn't drop anchor.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was rigged using a hinged arrangement that meant that the weight of the ladder was on one step, rather than the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was found to be very tired with multiple loose steps, generally very slack throughout and combination ladder not secured to ship side
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro container's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ro/Ro container's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier made contact with an inner lock resulting in minor damage A bulk carrier was departing port and making a manoeuvre towards a lock. The wind strengthened and veered on the port quarter resulting in the crew being unable to hold the vessel against the wind. The vessel landed on the knuckle of the lock as the bow thruster was ineffective. The vessel then proceeded into the lock without further incident. The vessel sustained minor damage to the starboard bow and no persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship grounded briefly due to loss of engine. Container ship grounded briefly upon arrival at port following loss of engine power. Refloated with flooding tide and 4 tugs in attendance before being directed back alongside for inspection.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet floor and fractured their knee A cruise ship passenger was walking on the exterior deck area and slipped on the wet glass floor sustaining a fracture to their knee. The guest was wearing flip flops and the wind was reportedly a force 7. The guest was treated in the cruise ship's medical center and disembarked at the scheduled end of the voyage. There was no CCTV of the incident, witnesses reported the event to medical staff on board. There were no other injuries or damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their ankle after slipping on open deck. A cruise ship passenger suffered a right distal tibia displaced open fracture after a slip and fall while walking on open deck. The vessel was alongside and the guest was transferred to ship's medical centre for medical treatment. Due to nature of injury which requires surgical treatment, the guest was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member sustained a knee injury during an exersise A search and rescue crewmember sustained a serious knee injury. The crewmember was ascending the stairs from the survivor area to the wheelhouse when the boat went over a large wave and they hit their knee on the steps. The vessel completed the exercise and the crewmember went to hospital to get an x-ray, that showed potential ligament damage. There were no further injures, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A trawler crewmember sustained a head injury after a trawl float struck their head A trawler vessel crewmember sustained a head injury whilst hauling nets. The trawl float became caught around a shooting pole and when the vessel hit a wave it came free under tension and hit the crewmember in the side of the head. The crewmember lost consciousness briefly and sustained a cut to their head and their nose was bleeding. They were incoherent after coming around so the skipper called for shore assistance and medical evacuation. The crewmember was evacuated to hospital ashore where they were assessed further and received stitches for their wound. There was no damage to the vessel or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship incinerator created smoke which didn't go out of the flue-gas fan, resulting in fire alarm A cruise ship suffered trapped smoke which triggered the smoke detectors and hi-fog fire suppression system. The incinerator flue-gas fan was not started before the incinerator, meaning that the smoke collected inside the flue and eventually came out into the surrounding space. The crew and passengers followed emergency procedures and incident teams determined that there was not a fire and that the smoke had dissipated once the flue fan was started.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Offshore supply vessel suffered a port side main engine failure following main engine overhauls. Offshore supply vessel sustained a port side main engine failure after a loud shuddering noise. The vessel had had a main engine major overhaul and was on route to port at the time of the incident. The vessel turned around and headed back to port. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
General cargo vessel had a non-compliant pilot ladder On board a general cargo ship, the pilot ladder was found to be non-compliant due to a loose chock on a spreader step which meant that the ladder was coming away from the side of the vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General Cargo Vessel experienced a blackout A general cargo vessel was shifting berths with a pilot on board when it experienced a blackout. There were still some mooring lines on the shore bollards so there was not a significant risk of contact with the berth or other vessels. The vessel regained power after 20 minutes and moved to her new position without further incident. Master reported that the blackout was caused by the failure of one generator which caused the other generator to overload.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A Creel boat near-grounded due to a fouled prop A creel fishing boat fouled its propeller on a rope and was at risk of grounding on nearby rocks. The local lifeboat service attended, cleared the propeller and took the vessel under tow back to harbour. There were no injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug experienced an allision with a navigation mark A towing vessel allided with a navigational mark after the master misjudged the passing distance. The master attempted to take action to avoid allision (running the engine astern) but it was not sufficient. The towing vessel was not damaged but the navigational mark had the top mark and light knocked off the top. There were no injuries, pollution or further damages. The incident was reported to the appropriate authorities responsible for the body of water the towing vessel was transiting.
Incident type: Contact
A general cargo vessel allided with a lock gate A general cargo vessel surged forward whilst inside a lock and allided with the gate. As the lock was filling, the force of the water coming into the dock caused the vessel to shift forward, the spring line was not able to maintain the vessels position in the lock and it came to rest upon the lock gate, causing an indentation on the gate. The deck plate support beam for the deck of the lock gate was dented about 30-50cm. The vessel had minor scratches.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-ro cargo ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A ro-ro cargo vessel was found to have a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder after the crew had cut one of the spreader steps to be shorter in order to make it easier to fit through the shell door, resulting in it no longer satisfyingsafe SOLAS construction rules.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained damage following a catastrophic engine failure and fire. Ro/Ro passenger vessel had a catastrophic failure of a main engine resulting in connecting rod and piston ejecting via side of crank case. This resulted in a fire at the exit hole on the engine which was extinguished with dry powder. The vessel proceeded to its nearest berth to assess the damage and was later moved to another dock. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel lost its propeller and was towed to port A fishing vessel with four crew onboard lost its propeller whilst lifting pots. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist as the fishing vessel was drifting off a port approach and a hazard to navigation and vessels transiting in and out of port. The SAR vessel took the fishing vessel under tow and towed it back to port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder spreader resting on the rubbing band explained to Master that it must rest flat on the shipside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro/Ro passenger vessel lost 2 stern lines whilst berthing. Ro/Ro passenger vessel lost 2 stern lines whilst berthing. Deck officer reported to the bridge that two stern lines had been lost over the sides. It was confirmed sufficient ropes remained onboard to secure the vessel overnight. The ropes were sighted in the water in the vicinity of the aft stbd propeller. Recovery of the ropes was attempted but was found to be stuck fast. The floating rope was made fast to ships structure and vessel removed from service. CCTV revealed the stern lines were passed through the aft most fairleads and pulled back over the bulwark. The heaving line was attached to the mooring rope and then left coiled and unsecured on one of the ships bitts. As the vessel was moving along the berth it is concluded the heaving line bight that was on the outboard side of the vessel and under the influence of the wind was either blown into the water or into a position it snagged on a passing fender. The monkeys fist went into the water and was drawn into the propeller as the vessel moved astern. This led to the stern lines being subsequently pulled into the water at very high speed. No persons were in the immediate vicinity and there were no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that there was no life buoy with self-igniting light available for immediate use and a tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered rudder problems and required towage A fishing vessel with six crew onboard suffered a rudder failure and were unable to manoeuvre. Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel towed the vessel to a safe haven.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell in bad weather resulting in fractured femur. A cruise ship was on passage in heavy weather. A passenger was seated at a table, their plate slid off the table due to the vessel rolling, the passenger tried to catch the plate but fell from their chair resulting in a fractured femur. The passenger was treated onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug crew crew member slipped a set of stairs and sustained a fractured ankle A tug was moored alongside another vessel, waiting to engage in towage duties. A crew member was on the bridge waiting to receive towage instructions. Once confirmed the crew member proceeded to leave the bridge down the steps to begin deck duties. A crash and cry for help was heard, a crew member left the bridge to see the casualty lying with their head down in a heap at the bottom of the stairwell in pain. First aid was administered until the ambulance arrived and the casualty transferred to hospital and treated for an open fracture to the left ankle. The area was inspected and no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Elderly cruise ship passenger fell over and broke their hip. Elderly cruise ship passenger fell over and broke their hip in the designated smoking area. The casualty was referred to shore hospital for further evaluation and management.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A small passenger ship passenger injured their leg whilst boarding the vessel. A small passenger vessel passenger injured their leg whilst boarding the boat. The passenger fell and was supported by the crew but sustained a leg injury. Initial indications are that the passenger misplaced their footing resulting in it being placed between the steps and the boat knocking the passenger off balance causing them to start fall. Although the crew caught the passenger they appear to have caught their leg on the granite steps inflicting the injury. The casualty was treated by ambulance staff and then taken to hospital for further care.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger dislocated their hip. A passenger had just had a shower and they were elevating their leg on the bed. They suddenly felt an intense and sharp pain in their right leg and realized their hip had dislocated. They fell forward onto the bed crying out in pain. Their spouse called reception who sent the duty nurse. The passenger was then taken to the medical centre on board for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel with 1POB ran aground A sailing vessel with an inexperienced skipper ran aground on a beach. The skipper abandoned the vessel and made their own way to the beach before being met by the casualty response team. The local SAR services battened down the hatches, secured the sails and put out the vessel's anchor to secure it where it had grounded. The skipper returned to the vessel later to retrieve it after it refloated.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A ro-pax ferry experienced a fire on the exhaust of an auxiliary engine A ro-pax vessel experienced a fire on the exhaust lagging for one of the auxiliary engines whilst alongside in port. Pressurized lube oil from the nearby lube oil filtered splashed onto the hot surface when a crew member opened a nozzle in an attempt to vent the filter. The fire was extinguished on board by the use of the fixed Hi-Fog system and portable foam extinguishing agent applied by the crew fire fighting team. There was no serious damage, injuries or pollution and the vessel was still able to operate (under some restrictions).
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A search and rescue craft suffered propulsion failure during a rescue operation A search and rescue (SAR) vessel broke down on the return journey to shore with forty rescued people on board and was towed into port by another SAR vessel. The weather was rough and the wind was gale force. There were no injuries, pollution or damages to the vessel. The design specification for capacity of the vessel is seventy nine people and at the time of the break down there were forty six people on board.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their hip A cruise ship passenger fell over a chair in the walkway whilst entering the restaurant area resulting in them sustaining a broken hip. They were taken ashore for hospital treatment as the vessel was alongside and remain in hospital. The vessel said that the chair should not be blocking the walkway area, but otherwise there were no defects with the area. No further injuries or damages were reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was taken under tow to safety. Fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was taken under tow to safety by ILB as it was drifting towards rocks. No persons were injured and no damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
High speed passenger vessel made contact with an unidentified object resulting in propeller damage. A high speed passenger vessel sustained two impacts whilst inbound and there was vibration on P.M.E. On arrival, all compartments were checked visually and all seemed fine. However, there was damage to the port propeller blades resulting in the vessel being taken out of service for repair.
Incident type: Contact
A tanker crew member was descending a pilot ladder and fell into the water An oil tanker crewmember was disembarking the vessel via pilot ladder when they fell and landed in the water. The crew member was recovered safe an well to the launch vessel they were intending on boarding.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel crew member injured their back whilst lifting an anchor compression bar. A ro-pax vessel crew member was carrying out a routine task of clearing the anchors. As they lifted an anchor compression bar they strained a muscle in their back. The crew member was advised to rest.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure resulting in a tow from another vessel. A fishing vessel suffered engine failure. A nearby sail training vessel assisted and took the fishing vessel under tow to a harbour. The tow then was taken up by a workboat to assist the vessel in to harbour. No damage was sustained by the vessel and the crew were not in imminent danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An offshore support vessel came into contact with a lock gate An offshore support vessel was departing through the locks of a port when the starboard quarter made contact with one of the lock gates. There was no damage, pollution or injuries reported.
Incident type: Contact
Offshore supply vessel's mooring line parted resulting in a contact with a fish carrier vessel. An offshore supply vessel's mooring line parted in bad weather, resulting in a contact with a fish carrier vessel. The offshore supply vessel sustained minor damage to the shell plating with no visible damage to the fish carrier. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulations The vessel presented a pilot ladder with missing chocks, loose steps, and broken strands. The pilot via VHF advised that the pilot ladder was not acceptable and refused to board. The new ladder was in better condition. The ladder was rigged, no Officer was present, the cook and AB had checked the first ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue trainee slipped and injured their knee A search and recue trainee was carrying out person recovery training on board a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. The training was over the outboard engine when they slipped, hit their knee on the cavitation plate and fell in the water. They were recovered by crew onboard and later went to hospital for a scan.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel crewmember fell while working on the mast and injured their ribs. Sailing vessel crewmember fell while working on the mast and injured their ribs. CRT were tasked to assist the casualty from the vessel into the care of the ambulance crew.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational sailing vessel was demasted and towed to safety A recreational sailing vessel with 6 POB broke its mast and was towed to safety by local lifeboat services. There were no injuries, pollution or other damages besides the mast.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel's anchor chain slipped from the bow hoisting. Fishing vessel's anchor chain slipped from the bow housing and went across top of starboard side railing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel experienced a fire on a refrigerated trailer that was plugged into vessel power A ro-pax vessel experienced a fire on a refrigerated trailer that was plugged into the vessel's power. The fire detection system was triggered and the crew attended, extinguishing the fire using a dry powder extinguisher and isolating it from the power source. The ship and fittings were undamaged but the motor portion of the refrigerated trailer was damaged. There were no faults with the ship's electrical fittings and it is reported that the fire resulted from a motor fault on the refrigerated trailer.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A supply vessel suffered a loss of containment during offloading Supply boat reported fluid spraying out of a hose during offloading. Approximately 50l of chemical was lost to the sea. The failure point was thought to be a quick release coupling.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A research vessel experienced a vibration from the propeller shaft. A research vessel crew member informed the bridge that there was an issue with the thrust block vibrating. The vessel was stopped, crew members opened the thrust block and found the lube oil heavily contaminated with metal. A decision was made to head for a narbour once the thrust block was flushed with fresh oil and replenished. Once the oil change was completed, the vessel made passage to a harbour.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Yacht with two people on board caught fire and sank Sailing yacht with two people on board caught fire after gas ignition caused an explosion. Crew abandoned the vessel by jumping into the water and were picked up by vessels responding to a MAYDAY put out by another yacht nearby. The crew members were transferred to hospital where they were found to have suffered smoke inhalation. The extent of the injuries is not known. Attending vessels tried to fight the fire but the yacht sank.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro-pax ferry crew member fell into water after attempting to take up aft spring ropes caused by rope tension While alongside the crew were marking the mooring ropes for berthing consistency. A crew member pulled in the slack of an aft spring over the handrail and stood on it. Tension came on the line and the crew member pushed down using the handrail and their weight. The weight came on more quickly, ejecting them over the rail into the water. The other crew members saw incident and shouted to them where the ladder on the pier was. The crew member swam to the ladder and climbed to the quayside.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel grounded shortly after entering the harbour and refloated with no damage. Fishing vessel went aground when entering the harbour. They refloated around one hour later with assistance from another vessel and safely berthed alongside. The vessel sustained no damage.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet floor resulting in broken ribs A cruise ship passenger broke their ribs after slipping on wet tiles in the pool area. There were warning signs in place and the tiles were not broken/no tripping hazards. The passenger was taken ashore by emergency services and did not return to the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dredger sustained an electrical fire in the laundry room after flooding from grey water tank. A dredger sustained an electrical fire in the laundry room resulting from flooding from a grey water tank. Flooding in laundry room caused short circuit and electrical fire within the tumble dryer. The cause of flooding was by way of defective NRV allowing back flooding to vessel's grey water tank and failure of the tank pumping arrangement. No persons were injured and the fire was extinguished by the crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Bulk carrier had a non-conforming pilot ladder On board a bulk carrier the pilot ladder didn't conform to SOLAS requirements. The tripping line was secured between step 2 and 3 and the ladder was secured by shackles meaning the weight of the ladder came on the step chocks.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
On board a cruise ship a passenger sustained a serious injury from tripping On board a cruise ship, a passenger fractured their ankle when they tripped over the leg of a sun lounger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crew member was injured whilst securing tenders A cruise ship was securing the tender boat after tender operations. During recovery of the boat, there was a sudden high swell whilst under the blocks. The aft block for the tender hit the crew member's finger resulting in a serious injury. The crew member was signed off to receive medical attention.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Motor sailor crew member hit by boom in the chest resulting in a tow by lifbeoat A disabled crew member was hit by the boom in the chest, as result, they were unable to continue on passage and were taken off by a lifeboat for hospital treatment. The vessel also suffered overheating of both of its engines, as result, the lifeboat also had to tow the vessel into a port safely.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Collision between sailing and fishing vessels resulting in minor damage A fishing vessel was attempting to retrieve trawls on deck and was traveling in a SE Direction at 2 knots. It had noticed a sailing vessel ahead at ¼ mile, thought they would pass them on our port side as they were in fishing operations with day signals. The sailing vessel did not give way to the fishing vessel which was constrained by its movability and eventually collided with them, the accident resulted in minor damage to the top of the hull of the sailing vessel. No water ingress was found, no injuries to any of the crew members, and no assistance was required from the coastguard
Incident type: Collision
An offshore supply vessel suffered a fire in an air conditioning room An offshore supply vessel was berthed in port when the fire detector on the bridge indicated a "smoke" alarm. Two crew went to the bridge and raised the fire alarm as there was a smell of smoke. The port authority was called and requested that they call the fire service. Smoke was reported in the galley and laundry room but no actual fire sighted. A third crew member who was at the muster station on the main deck reported that flames were seen coming from the air conditioning (AC) room. A fire fighting team was directed to the AC room where a crew member had already used two fire extinguishers to reduce the intensity of the fire. The fire fighting team used fire hoses to extinguish fire and cool the area until the local fire service arrived and took control and declared the fire was out.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sail training vessel grounded on sandbank during a training exercise A sail training yacht was carrying out a tacking exercise for trainee crew. The skipper handed over the helm to a crew member, the yacht proceeded with the exercise when it grounded on a sand bank. There was no damage reported at the time of the incident or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel lost engine power and required assistance to enter harbor and berth A sailing vessel experienced engine failure and requested assistance to get into port. They were able to proceed under sail to the port entrance, where they received towing assistance to berth alongside. There were no injuries, pollution or damages. The tow was not necessary for the safety of the vessel or life at sea, as they could have dropped anchor, however towage was performed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel and a sailing yacht had a close quarters situation A general cargo vessel was passing through a harbour when a sailing yacht slipped from its mooring and entered the channel directly in front of the general cargo vessel. The general cargo vessel sounded it's siren and the yacht very quickly made a 180 degree turn and cleared the channel passing close down the port side of the vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Platform supply ship experienced main deck plating failure due to leak from embarked nitrogen cargo tank An offshore platform supply vessel was alongside in port when a loud noise was heard on deck. The crew investigated and found that one of the outboard nitrogen cargo tanks had failed, causing nitrogen to leak into an adjacent cement room resulting in cracking of the cement room deck head/main deck plates. The cause of the nitrogen tank failure has not been determined.
Incident type: Hull Failure
Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained a generator fire. Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained a generator fire. Smoke was reported in the starboard engine room. Upon further investigation by AB it was discovered starboard generator set had caught fire. Emergency fire alarm then activated in the bridge. Chief engineer remotely changed over power to P/S generator, no black out occurred. Power to starboard genset isolated locally. Starboard side generator shut down and foam extinguisher discharged into alternator area. Vessel berthed as planned and it was confirmed that there was damage to to the alternator.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-pax vessel crewmember sustained an electric shock On board a ro-pax vessel while alongside an officer sustained an electric shock injury. A crewmember was working on the controls for the klaxon for the stern ramp and had left the work area unattended while he went to the breaker room to de-isolate the controls for testing. While he was away from the work scene the injured crewmember noticed that the controls for the klaxon were dismantled and that no one seemed to be working on them and he attempted to tidy the wires back into the unit before forecasted rain began. When the injured crewmember touched the wires, they received an electric shock. They immediately released the wires and informed the medical officer and chief officer that there were live wires in that location. The injured crewmember felt numbness in their arm for about 20 minutes after the incident and then recovered with no lasting effects. The crewmember working on the klaxon controls had left the work area without leaving any sign or note as to the danger present at the location.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fish farm vessel had smoke in the engine room after coolant spilled on alternator. A fish farm vessel had smoke in the engine room. During a routine check of engine prior to engine start, coolant drain valve above engine alternator was inadvertently knocked open causing coolant to spill on alternator, causing engine to overheat and smoke to fill engine room. CRT responded which was dealt with by fire and rescue unit om the scene. No fire, pollution, injuries or damage reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Near miss between ro-pax ferry and commercial yacht On approach into a harbour, a yacht was observed to be sailing without the use of its own propulsion. The yacht was in the middle of the channel making no attempt to take action to avoid a collision. The ferry sounded 5 short blasts at the entrance to warn the yacht, it had plenty of time to take avoiding action. As the ferry continued the yacht still made no attempt to take any action, sounded another 5 short blasts, and applied 70% astern propulsion to avoid a collision. The yacht did make a slight alteration and passed down the ship's port side at around 5 meters distance. The sailing yacht was a local training yacht presumably taking part in a navigation course. One of the yacht crew shouted to a crew member on the ferry "power gives way to sail" however under rule 9 (B) A vessel of fewer than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
Incident type: Collision
Charity sailing boat a crew member twisted their knee On board a charity sailing training yacht, a crew member placed their foot on a rope while working the sails and twisted their knee in an awkward manner that resulted in a subluxation/dislocation of their knee. They went by ambulance to A&E after the vessel came alongside and they were given crutches, a knee brace and a care plan to rest for 10 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel hit rocks and was towed to safety Sailing vessel ran aground on rocks and was unable to self-rescue. They required a tow in order to get off the rocks and prevent material damage being sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship crewmember got chemicals in their eye A cruise ship crewmember was moving a container in the galley which unknown to them, contained a chemical solution of alkaline. It splashed into the crewmember's eye causing serious injuries. The crew member was not wearing eye protection because they didn't expect to be handling chemicals and the chemical was in an incorrect and unmarked container, it was in a food waste container. The crewmember was given first aid and then disembarked for medical treatment at the next port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder secured to deck by shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A chemical/oil products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that it was unable to lie flat against the hull because of the belting on the ship's side pushing it out.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel collided with a motor cruiser resulting in minor damage to the motor cruiser A motor cruiser was anchored with lights showing. The two crew onboard were fishing when they noticed a fishing vessel heading their way but not on a direct heading for a collision. Soon after it was noted that the fishing vessel had altered course and heading at the motor cruiser. The fishing vessel had not seen the motor cruiser and made contact causing minor damage to the motor cruiser. There were no injuries to the crew on either the fishing vessel or the motor cruiser.
Incident type: Collision
A tug crew member injured their ribs whilst manoeuvring a training mannequin. A tug with four crew onboard carried out a man overboard (MOB) drill. One crew member was attempting to move the MOB mannequin to the cradle by use of a rescue sling. The crew member was leaning on the top of the bulwark, trying to manoeuvre the mannequin but it was difficult so they put more weight onto their side resulting in injuring their ribs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder didn't comply to SOLAS regulations A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder didn't comply to SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel fouled their prop on a mooring wire which had to be cut by an ROV vessel. An offshore supply vessel was restricted in ability to manoeuvre due to a mooring wire wrapped around propeller linked to a seabed tank. ROV vessel attended the scene and cut the line free. The casualty vessel then drove under their own power using the second main engine to harbour for inspection and assessment of any damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crewmember fell overboard and was recovered while unconscious. Fishing vessel crew member was crushed between the net and the starboard shell plating after removing a guide pole. He suffered significant crush injuries and was taken outboard by the force of the net, but his feet caught in the net. As the vessel rolled the skipper and another crew member managed to get him back on board. He was in an out of consciousness and a mayday was called. He was evacuated by helicopter to Lerwick hospital where he regained consciousness.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A beam trawler fisher slipped and sustained a serious injury A beam trawler crewmember slipped on deck and injured their hip. They were preparing the cod end by laying it out in deck to shoot nets again, when they stepped backwards and slipped onto the deck. After the fall they were in such great pain that they couldn't move and the trawler cut its trip short to come in and evacuate the crewmember ashore and into the care of the ambulance service with assistance from a lifeboat. There were no other injuries, no damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel suffered engine issues and was escorted to port A ro-pax vessel developed issues with the starboard engine whilst on passage, eventually losing power in the starboard engine. The vessel was escorted to port by a coast guard vessel. The vessel was able to make way with one engine and the use of both bow thrusters.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk Carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Bulk Carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dredger fouled its propeller during unberthing operations On board a dredger during unberthing operations, a mooring line ran overboard into the water and was fouled in the propeller. The shaft seal was damaged resulting in the leakage of biodegradable stern tube oil. The rope guard around the propeller as also damaged. The vessel had to be towed to anchorage in order to be out of the way of the other traffic and make an assessment of the damage and necessary repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A small recreational fishing vessel suffered a small engine fire and was towed to safety. A small recreational fishing vessel suffered a small engine fire which was extinguished. A yacht took the two crew from the vessel and a search and rescue (SAR) vessel towed the casualty vessel to safety. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cargo vessel's forward spring parted. No persons were injured. A cargo vessel was berthing. The ship was alongside and ropes had started to be run ashore. The master confirmed that the forward spring was fast and the ship was in position. The pilot then moved the engine from stopped to minimum ahead. At this point the vessel was stopped in the water. After a short time the forward spring suddenly parted approximately one third of it's length away from the forward fairlead. The mooring party were at a safe distance when the line parted so no injury was reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing training vessel grounded briefly before managing to make its own way. Sail training vessel was unberthing to depart when it got caught on a sandbar within the harbour limits. The vessel was stuck for around 4 minutes and manged to free itself before continuing with departure. No damage or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Two fishing vessels collided in harbour limits. No persons were injured. A beam trawler collided with another fishing vessel alongside in the harbour resulting in some damage but no injuries. The beam trawler carried on its way and did not respond to hails. Reports suggest that alcohol was a contributing factor.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel grounded briefly on a sand bank A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting a navigation exercise at night. The SAR vessel entered a channel, whilst manoeuvring at slow speed in the narrowest part of the channel the tidal flow pushed the vessel off course resulting in the bow grounding. Astern was engaged and the SAR vessel continued it's passage. No damage to vessel or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
General cargo vessel suffered rudder failure and required towage A cargo vessel was on passage when the vessel started altering course to port. Changed rudder for hand steering- found that the vessel would not respond to rudder command. A general alarm was announced for emergency steering, crew went to start operating from the local control ( emergency steering) and found that the vessel still did not respond to rudder command. The vessel went not under command (NUC), hoisted day shapes and informed the Coastguard. The following day a tug arrived, the tow was connected and the cargo vessel towed to a safe shelter to drop anchor before onward towing for a port for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel's crew member's were knocked over by a wave whilst on deck A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was conducting an anchor drill outside of surf line, three crew members were on the foredeck and encountered two waves larger than the prevailing sets. These waves washed over the bow knocking over two crew members. One crew member cut their finger on the deck and the other injured their leg.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Yacht grounded at the entrance to a marina causing a hazard to navigation and blocking entry A yacht ran aground at the entrance to a marina causing a hazard to navigation. The single crew member on board left the vessel with the aid of local lifeboat and later returned with lifeboat crew to maneuver the vessel to safety once the tide had started to rise again. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing yacht sunk with 3 POB who abandoned the vessel A sailing vessel with 3POB sank resulting in the crew having to be rescued and taken to the shore. An ambulance attended due to minor injuries sustained. The wreck remained submerged and was marked with a temporary marker. There was no pollution reported. The reason for sinking was not reported. No damage reported.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Small pax vessel experienced engine failure and was towed A wooden passenger vessel experienced engine failure and was towed back to port by a fishing vessel. There were no injuries, damage or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ladder only secured with shackles over the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel's engine failed and was towed back to harbour. A fishing vessel suffered engine failure, the vessel and seven crew onboard were in no immediate danger. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and towed the vessel back to harbour. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. It was shackled to the deck over the rope and not secured inboard above the first step, so the upper part of the ladder was loose.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A chemical/products tanker experienced propulsion failure On board a chemical/product tanker, after completing pre-arrival checks there was an alarm on the reduction gear filter system that was caused by dust from the bronze baring on the main engine side of the reduction gear. This had clogged the filters. The bearings connected to the shaft alternator had started to wear. The vessel stated that the filters should be checked regularly and the system should be checked visually for wear. In response, service was arranged and the vessel went to anchor. There was no pollution, damage or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel crew member sustained an injury to their fingers whilst grinding A service vessel in was in drydock, a crew member was grinding on an air compressor unit. The shaft spun and hit the crew member on the hand and cutting three fingers. The crew member applied a make shift bandage to the wound. The crew member was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel made contact with quay while shifting berth resulting in damage to quay and hull The vessel was shifting from one berth to another berth and made contact with a quay. The port quarter of the vessel and Bollard No.9 was damaged. A tug was alsonin attendance and the pilot was aboard.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The ladder was old and was missing some wooden chocks. On closer inspection it did look to be very well worn in general.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Utility vessel crew member slipped and fell in the shower resulting in a minor injury A utility vessel crew member was exiting a shower when they slipped and fell on a drainage grate resulting in a bruise and small laceration to the right knee. The crew member attended a medical centre to have the laceration glued.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel broke its mast and was assisted to safety A sailing vessel's mast broke and was escorted back to safety by another passing vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Moored sailing yacht was hit by another passing sailing yacht A sailing yacht with two crew onboard was tied to a mooring buoy, a motor vessel was slowly approaching a mooring buoy with a crew member at the bow holding a boat hook. The crew member missed the buoy, the motor vessel then reversed quickly and started to turn towards the yacht. One crew member was watching from the cockpit of the yacht and moved towards the stern to fend off the motor vessel. As the motor vessel was still reversing quickly the crew member started to shout to get the attention of the motor vessel. No crew from the motor vessel looked towards the yacht and the motor vessel collided with the yacht, the motor vessel then engaged forwards and collided with a second moored yacht and then dropped anchor. The Hydrovane vertical shaft on the yacht had taken the impact but was not damaged, there was a30-40cm crack on the transom above the waterline. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship passenger fractured their shoulder following a fall while leaving the theatre. A cruise ship passenger was leaving the theatre when they were walking on the stairs holding the handrail when they found themselves on the floor. They could not remember what happened and the result was a fractured shoulder. The passenger remained on the ship for the duration of the cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo ship crewmember fell from height during cargo operations and sustained serious injuries A general cargo vessel crewmember fell from a height during cargo operations. The crewmember sustained lacerations to their leg and was taken to hospital by ambulance. There were no other injuries reported and no pollution or damages.
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
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht experienced propulsion failure and grounded. As a sailing yacht was entering a harbour it experienced propulsion failure. In combination with the wind and tide they were pushed onto the breakwater sustaining some damage to the hull, above and below the waterline as well as the keel. The vessel was towed to safety by a nearby vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel grounded on a lock cill whilst departing a port A fishing vessel was departing port when it grounded on a lock cill on an ebbing tide. The vessel's skipper did not know the draught of the vessel when departing. The vessel was grounded for around two and a half hours before re-floating with no damage or injuries sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding