baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Service vessel's crew member caught finger resulting in closed fracture Service vessel's crew member caught finger resulting in closed fracture. Whilst carrying out maintenance on ROV thruster assembly, the strong magnets pulled the 2 sections of the thruster (rotor & stator) together. Injured Party (IP) got their right-hand little finger caught between the 2 sections, causing a crushing injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder secured by deck tongue, side ropes attached but were slack. A watchkeeping officer was not present for embarkation and disembarkation.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship crew member trapped a finger between a door and the frame resulting in a fracture and partial amputation A cruise ship crew member was exiting a room, they opened the door placed their right hand on the frame. The door swung back quickly closing the crew member's right ring finger. The crew member went ashore for further assessment for a fracture and partial amputation. The crew member medically disembarked. The area was inspected and found the door closer needed adjustment, this has been noted and raised.
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. Vessel did not have a combination ladder rigged whilst the free board was greater than 9 metres. Ships master informed and rectified the issue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger tripped in the toilet and dislocated their shoulder. Cruise ship passenger tripped in the toilet and dislocated their shoulder. The guest was treated in the medical centre and continued their cruise.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew transfer vessel sustained damage to safety railings and bulwarks when unmooring in rough conditions. A crew supply/transfer vessel was unmooring in moderate winds and with a reportedly strong current. Whilst letting go lines, the current caught the vessel and caused it to swing snatching the boarding area towards the quay. This meant that the bulwarks and safety rails making up the specialized boarding gate came into contact with the quay resulting in the gate detaching and falling into the water. This gate is part of the vessel's equipment for carrying out crew transfers safely therefore whilst it is broken the vessel is out of service. The vessel required repairs that needed approval by classification society. The incident was reported to be due to the master misjudging the strength and effect of the current and the mooring arrangement chosen only had a short spring line to prevent the vessel from moving along the quay.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured using a single lashing connected to a step. Lashing made from a disused strop. No stanchions at boarding location. Available handholds are rectangular vertical structure of handrail.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger closed the door on their thumb resulting in a partial amputation. Cruise ship's passenger went to the bathroom and turned around to close the door when they accidentally placed their thumb between the door and the frame near the top hinges. This resulted in a partial amputation of the thumb.
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 secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. One of the top step sitting on deck is damaged. Master informed, ladder will be replaced
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel and a bulk carrier collided whilst on passage. Neither vessel was damaged Fishing vessel and a bulk carrier collided whilst on passage. Neither vessel was damaged nor any people injured. They both continued on their respective passages. The fishing vessel was in the process of working their gear when the two vessels came together. The fishing vessel was struck on the starboard side derrick.
Incident type: Collision
A workboat crewmember fell overboard when mooring in a lock. A work boat was berthing inside a lock when a crew member fell overboard. The crewmember was on the bow, attempting to pull the vessel closer to the pontoon however the bow of the vessel continued to move away, causing the crew member to fall overboard. The coxswain and a member of the public helped pull the crew member back on board.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-Ro cargo ship suffered engine loss resulting in tug assistance Ro-Ro cargo ship suffered engine loss resulting in tug assistance.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a pontoon Whilst berthing, the search and rescue vessel made contact with the pontoon. As it manoeuvred into the berth, the wind pushed the vessel causing damage to the rubbing strake. No injuries to crew.
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. Deck tongue present (port side) although the weight of the ladder was not on it. Ladder was rigged in accordance with SOLAS regulations other than deck tongue being physically present.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Pleasure vessel abandoned resulting in sinking, owners safe and well. Pleasure vessel abandoned resulting in sinking, owners safe and well. Engine became flooded and was smoking, wheel house was on fire so vessel abandoned no injuries and owners safe.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A work boat crew member caught fingers in mooring line resulting in injuries to two fingers A port tender was on passage to a barge to transfer two workers. When the port tender arrived there were two others vessels already alongside, so the decision was made to go alongside one of the vessels port side and tie off using a cleat on the port shoulder of the tender. The two workers along with one of the crew left the vessel, the crew member returned and went to the bow. Wash from a passing vessel caused the two vessels to move and the mooring line came off, the crew member put it back on the cleat but came off again. As the crew member went to secure the line, it caught on a pin on the dolly on the other vessel, as the vessel went down from the wash, the line went tight and trapped the crew members' fingers. The other crew member and a crew member from the other vessel administered first aid and called for assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and dislocated their shoulder. A cruise ship passenger was walking in the lobby area inside the accommodation when their foot reportedly got caught on the gap between two marble tiles and they fell forward. They landed on their shoulder, resulting in a dislocation. The crew inspected the gap between the tiles and filled it with sealant. The passenger remained on board the vessel after receiving medical treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pleasure craft was drifting due to machinery failure which resulted in towage. Pleasure craft seemed to have sails down, anchor or snagged (not under power/sail). 1 person could be seen on board. The pleasure craft was in need of towage and it was not possible to put on mooring due to engine missing and demasting. Due to the machinery failure, a marine engineer will be coming down to take a look at it. The individual has not reported any injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger ship's guest slipped which resulted in a serious injury. Passenger ship's guest was walking when they slipped and fell which resulted in them landing on their shoulder and sustaining a bone fracture injury. Arthritis is a pre-existing condition and may have been a contributing factor. Passenger was disembarked to the nearest port to seek for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel sustained a small fire and were towed to safety and assisted by emergency services. A sailing vessel had smoke coming from the engine room. Multiple SAR assets were tasked including fire and rescue services. A lifeboat took the vessel under tow once it was confirmed there was no longer a fire onboard. There were no injuries to the two persons on board.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Passenger ship's disabled guest fell out of their wheelchair and sustained a serious injury. Passenger ship's guest was transferring to a wheelchair when the incident occurred. The wheelchair slipped under them due to the wet floor and they lost their balance which resulted in a fall. The individual sustained a bone fracture injury. A wet floor sign was in place and there were no defects in the area of the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Side ropes not lashed to a strong point on deck and the whole weight of the ladder resting on the wooden step secured by a metal stopper bar.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Windfarm support vessel lost electrical power on approach to lock. Windfarm support vessel lost electrical power on approach to lock. This included VHF communications. Once all vessels were secured into the lock, the windfarm vessel left the lock and returned to berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A dinghy capsized with four persons onboard. All recovered buy another vessel and transferred to ambulance crew. Discharged from hospital same day. A dinghy with four persons onboard capsized. All persons were rescued from the water by the crew of a yacht with the assistance of another vessel. The casualties were examined and taken ashore by lifeboat and passed into the care of the ambulance service who took the casualties to hospital. It is suspected that alcohol may have been involved. Time in water: 15 mins.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Near miss between a personal watercraft and a passenger ship. Near miss occurred between a passenger vessel and a personal watercraft (PWC). The passenger vessel noticed the PWC and proceeded with caution - the speed was reduced and short rapid blasts were sounded. No damages/injuries were reported.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and fractured their arm. Cruise ship's passenger slipped while walking and fell forwards onto their right side. This resulted in a fractured forearm. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and fell resulting in a rib fracture. Cruise ship's passenger attempted to walk backwards when they accidentally stepped on a discarded shoe. This resulted in a fall backwards. The individual sustained a closed rib fracture. No defects were 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. The angle of accommodation ladder appears to be too steep, more than 60 degrees. Pilot boat can not go beneath the accommodation ladder due to swell of 2 meters. Pilot ladder can not be rigged more aft according to Captain.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fractured shoulder A cruise ship passenger fell whilst intoxicated resulting in a fracture to the right shoulder. The area was inspected and no defects or damage reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ships launderette iron had melted plastic resulting in smoke raising a fire alarm. Cruise ships launderette iron had melted plastic resulting in smoke raising a fire alarm.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Step rigged over pilot ladder and was an obstruction to safe access.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that it was secured with a deck tongue (a home-made device made from steel to fit an individual step of the ladder).
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel sustained damage during recovery onto its carriage. A search and rescue vessel was being recovered onto its carriage when the propellers contacted a submerged part of the launch carriage or a rock, resulting in the two propellers sustaining damage. The damage was reportedly enough to impact performance but not to disable the vessel. There were no other damages, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
Ro/Ro cargo vessel crew used weighted heaving lines. Ro/Ro cargo vessel crew used weighted heaving lines. Weighted heaving lines used on bow and stern heaving lines. SCPS Linesman and DPW quay supervisor reported their concern to BO removed forward monkeys fist and BO removed stern monkeys fist. Forward monkeys fist was cut open and found to contain a piece of metal pipe and Aft monkeys fist was cut open and found to contain a large metal nut. Bean bag handed to crew for forward heaving line and 2nd bean bag tied to aft heaving line. First mate inspected both heaving lines on quayside and served paperwork.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Angling charter vessel lost propulsion and was towed back to port An angling charter vessel was approx 7.5nm from shore when it lost propulsion. The vessel, that had six people onboard, was towed back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Hopper dredger suffered water ingress from a leak in its hull A hopper dredger suffered water ingress from a leak in its hull. There was a fracture of the shell plating in the engine room. The water ingress was minor and pumps were managing. The vessel went underway to port for repairs following the boarding of a pilot.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Dredger's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Dredger's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The pilot embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions. Vessel is a new build dredger with a reel and platform arrangement designed for transfer when in ballast condition. However when Pilot transfer is needed in loaded condition the platform causes an overboard obstruction to the launch. Conventional access through stanchions is not unobstructed with a trackway for ladder coming off winch reel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug and a container vessel collided resulting in damage to the mast of the tug. A tug had just connected a tow line to a container ship during departure operations and when moving into position, the stern of the tug was caught by the tide, pushing the tug into the bow of the ship. The mast of the tug came into contact with the flare of the container ship's starboard bow, resulting in bends and cracks to the tugs mast.
Incident type: Collision
A creel boat capsized and the single crewmember was rescued by a helicopter. A creel boat with a single crewmember capsized close to the coast. The crewmember was seen clinging to the upturned hull by a rescue helicopter that was carrying out training in the area. The rescue helicopter picked up the crewmember and took them to safety. The crewmember was treated for hypothermia and taken to hospital but was conscious and lucid, with no severe injuries. The vessel was later salvaged.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Crew transfer vessel drifted due to the current and the weather resulting in a broken window. Crew transfer vessel's trainee misjudged the wind and current which made the vessel drift sideways on the wind turbine generator. This resulted in a broken window however, no injuries were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Wind farm tender lost one engine however, managed to return back to port Wind farm tender suffered port engine issues however, the vessel managed to return back to port with the use of one engine.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel turned after leaving port & lost propulsion caused by issues with main engine fuel pump The vessel departed a port when they were turning, they lost propulsion in the anchorage had to drop it's starboard anchor to one shackle and a line was passed up to the vessels stern from the pilot boat assisted with vessels control until other towage assets arrived. A workboat was also in attendance, connecting a line to the bow of the vessel. And second workboat was on scene also with a harbour tug in attended and connected to the vessels starboard stern quarter. The vessel's anchor was recovered turned successfully and headed out towards the pilot station where vessel continued passage towards destination port. The cause of the accident was a issues with main engine fuel pump
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel crew member suffered a finger injury after getting their hand trapped in a rope. A pair trawler crew member got their hand trapped by a rope and injured three of their fingers. The crew on board applied first aid to the crew members hand and called for radio medical advice. The radio medical operative advised that the crew member needed hospital treatment due to the end of one finger appearing to be fractured. The vessel returned to port and the crew member went to hospital.
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. Deck stanchions are not as per Pilot ladder poster. The gate arrangement gets in the way of getting hold of the stanchions, which are not continuous to deck level.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger vessel collided with a passenger ferry alongside whilst departing resulting in minor damage. Passenger vessel collided with a passenger ferry alongside whilst departing resulting in minor damage. There was a strong ebb tide. Unfortunately when they let go and started to move away from the harbour they made contact with the passenger ferry.
Incident type: Collision
A kayaker fell overboard from their vessel and was rescued by a search and rescue vessel. A lone kayaker fell out of their kayak after they dropped their paddle. They were able to call for assistance using their mobile phone as they were in range. The coastguard and other search and rescue services responded and the person was located. They were rescued from the water by a search and rescue vessel, transferred to a helicopter and brought ashore for onward medical care at hospital because they were severely hypothermic. The kayak was initially abandoned but later recovered.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax ferry went aground at the berth due to high winds. A ro-pax vessel was pushed broad side against a slip way by strong winds and grounded. There was no pollution, injuries or damage reported. The local lifeboat service assisted the vessel off the slipway and it was able to continue the rest of its daily operations without further incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations The ship's deck boarding area was not adequately lit. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker's aft spring line parted which resulted in no injuries/further damages. Chemical tanker approached to dock alongside, aft first. Pilot was on board and the mooring plan was agreed. The vessel was approached to berth with angle approximately 30 degrees of berth shoreline. The aft mooring team was sending heaving line ashore and was sending 2 spring lines. Due to the weather the vessel was moving gently astern approximately 0.3 - 0.5 knots to reach ship's cargo manifold position. There was a large dry cargo vessel behind therefore, the aft mooring team most probably was slacking aft spring line with more than average tension and with combination of wind from shore aft mooring line was broken. Spare spring line was sent ashore and the vessel was placed in cargo manifold position. Aft mooring line was replaced and this resulted in no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot vessel fouled its propellors on a rope and the local SAR units deployed to assist it. A pilot vessel picked up a piece of discarded rope on its propellers whilst leaving the berth resulting in a temporary propulsion failure. The vessel managed to clear the rope but on returning to the berth, the vessel's other propeller became fouled by the same rope and the vessel required assistance from local SAR units to clear the propeller and get back alongside.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical tanker and a fishing vessel had a collision. A stern trawler and a chemical tanker collided resulting in damage to the stern trawler. No damage reported to the tanker.
Incident type: Collision
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the side ropes being lashed with rope less than the required thickness and a tripping rope was made fast to the bottom step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate combination pilot ladder arrangement. The accommodation ladder/pilot slant was secured to the rope ladder as opposed to being secured independently to the hull. A tripping/retrieval line was rigged below the bottom spreader and leading aft. Additionally, the top of the ladder was secured incorrectly, secured to a single point suspended by a block and tackle, rather than being secured to strong points on the deck using rolling hitches.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel began taking on water and experienced engine trouble Sailing vessel with 1 person on board suffered water ingress which then affected the engine and resulted in engine trouble. The local search and rescue assisted with pumping water from the vessel and escorted it to safe haven.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
RIB capsized resulting in no injuries to four people on board. RIB capsized with 4 people on board. The RIB was recovered by a local barge. Everyone safe and well, no damages reported. All wearing lifejackets. In water: 2 minutes.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Charter RIB suffered an engine failure. Charter vessel suffered engine problems however, they managed to proceed back ashore without requiring a tow. All passengers wore lifejackets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship crewmember fractured their wrist following a fall during embarkation baggage operations. A cruise ship crewmember was offloading suitcases from baggage carts during embarkation operations when a suitcase fell from a cart. The crewmember went to stop it and their foot struck the support at the base of the centre line staircase handrail. This caused the the crewmember to lose their balance, falling face first down the first two steps from deck eleven to deck ten. During the fall, the casualty stated that they put out their hands to brace the fall, resulting in a fracture to their right wrist. The intention is to disembark the crewmember at their next port of call.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sail training vessel grounded. A sail training vessel was under sail when the skipper noticed there was an issue with the gear/propeller. There was no tow available into a local harbour and the vessel attempted to anchor under sail, as the engine was not available due to the issue. Whilst attempting to anchor, the vessel grounded. The tide was rising, so the vessel's crew waited and deployed the anchor. The skipper was able to free the propeller and the vessel refloated on the rising tide. The vessel made its way into the harbour under engine power without assistance. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A hire boat collided with a kayak part of a commercial kayak tour. A bare boat charter vessel collided with a kayak on a commercial kayak tour, resulting in a serious injury. The kayak was proceeding along a canal when the bare boat charter vessel started to go astern from the side of the canal. The stern of the bare boat charter vessel struck the kayak and its single occupant, resulting in a serious knee injury.
Incident type: Collision
Cruise ship's passenger was playing basketball when they fell and fractured their wrist. Cruise ship's passenger was playing basketball when they moved forward with the ball and ran into another player. This resulted in the passenger falling and sustaining a fractured wrist. No defects were found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured with shackles and the rope tails were 'very loosely' tied around a pipe.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder secured by shackles through side ropes. Accommodation ladder not secured to ship's side. Pilot ladder not secured to ship's side. Accommodation ladder platform less than 5m above water line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An inshore tug had a propulsion failure after an overheated engine. An inshore waterways tug was engaged in the unberthing of a vessel when the starboard main engine shut down after a high temperature alarm sounded. The starboard engine experienced propulsion failure. The vessel disengaged, returning to the berth, and was replaced by another tug. The cause of the overheating and subsequent engine shut down was thought to be due to the fact that the tug was not making way through the water at full power so the tug's keel coolers were not able to work effectively to keep the engine temperature low enough for full power operation.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel grounded while entering dry dock Fishing vessel grounded while entering dry dock.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel dropped a hatch cover being moved by the onboard gantry crane. A general cargo vessel's crew members were moving a hatch cover during cargo operations using the vessel's gantry crane, when the hatch cover fell. It was identified that the hooks that were part of the lifting gear had not been sufficiently secured, which caused the cover to break loose. There was minor damage to the hatch cover, no injuries or pollution. The hatch cover was inspected and tested for watertight integrity and was all in order.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Oil tanker collided with bulk carrier while at anchor resulting in damage to the bow. Oil tanker collided with bulk carrier while at anchor resulting in damage to the bow.
Incident type: Collision
Passenger ro-ro vessels crew member suffered steam burn resulting in first degree burns. Passenger ro-ro vessels crew member suffered steam burn resulting in first degree burns. Cook was working in the Galley area, preparing breakfast for the first passenger sailing of the morning using a steam oven. When the bacon had reached the correct time, they opened the door and inserted there right arm to lift the tray out of the oven. This caused a substantial 1st-degree burn to his forearm. Immediate first aid by running the burn under cool water for a period. Later being taken to A&E.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ships passenger was pushed by wheelchair resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Cruise ships passenger was pushed by wheelchair resulting in a dislocated shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Suction Dredger crewmember fractured their hip following a slip and fall onboard. A suction dredger crewmember suffered a fractured leg after slipping and falling onboard while alongside. Ambulance and CRT arrived on scene, stabilised the casualty and extracted them to shore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue (SAR) vessel knocked off its propeller whilst being recovered from the water onto a tractor trailer A SAR vessel was returning and maneuvering onto a trailer to be recovered from the water. The propeller contacted the trailer and the castle nut parted from the spline enabling the propeller to fall off. The propeller and various bits were recovered from the water and re-assembled later. The vessel was briefly disabled whilst the propeller was missing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An anchor handling vessel experienced power failure. An anchor handling offshore tug experienced electrical failure due to a fault with the 24V control system. This resulted in subsequent propulsion failure and the vessel had to operate on battery power. The radio systems and lights were operative but the AIS was off air. The vessel drifted whilst the crew addressed the problem and the shore authorities made regular welfare checks every 15 minutes with the vessel. The vessel and the crew were not in immediate danger and were drifting away from nearby hazards such as land and a TSS. The crew were able to address the problem themselves and the vessel continued on passage with no injuries, pollution or damages reported. The delay in recovering power and propulsion was due to the 24 volt control circuit was lost due to defective batteries in the main and emergency switchboards. A temporary solution was found using teh 24 vo;t batery from the BTU switchboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tug vessel made contact with a container ship when proceeding in to take towage line. Tug vessel made contact with a container ship when proceeding in to take towage line. Both vessels confirmed that there was no damage and the pilot was D&A tested once alongside. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
An inshore tug made contact with the wire of a gantry crane that was hanging overt the dock. An inland waterways tug was on passage by a dock when it made contact with the wire of a gantry crane that was hanging down over the water. The gantry crane was in the process of changing the wire at the time. The tug sustained minor damage to an aerial. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Contact
Ro-pax vessel crew member during routine machinery maintenance using a tool to remove a lock ring and tool slipped landing on hand A crew member performed routine maintenance on a piece of the ship's machinery. Using a tool to remove a locking ring on a connection, a significant force was required to loosen the ring and the tool slipped and caused a hand injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Pleasure craft suffered an explosion resulting in one person injured and a sunken vessel. Pleasure craft with two people and a dog on board suffered an explosion. One of the members sustained no injuries however, the second member was blown out of the boat onto the pontoons sustaining fractures to their legs. The dog was below deck and is believed to have been trapped there. The vessel sank shortly after the explosion. Another pleasure craft that was alongside the explosive vessel suffered a fire on board however, the emergency services were able to control it and minor damages were sustained to it. The pontoons and associated equipment in the immediate vicinity of the incident were also extensively damaged by the fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. During disembarking of the vessel, the bottom steps of the combination ladder were found to be loose and the last step wire cracked and parts were also missing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Recreational craft suffered water ingress and subsequent flooding Recreational craft suffered water ingress and subsequent flooding. The vessel sunk in approximately 200 meters of water. A nearby vessel came to the scene and extracted the sole crew member before the vessel sunk, the crew member was safe and did not enter the water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Ro-Ro cargo vessel was berthing when it damaged the fender. Ro-Ro cargo vessel was berthing when its quarter landed on the fender causing it to pivot and pull out the securing anchor bolts.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Vessel has intermittent belting just above the boot topping at the ladder position port and stbd side. Has foot trapping potential depending upon the required height of the ladder for the given freeboard. Discussed situation with the master who was receptive to the issue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Prior to boarding the vessel we observed from the deck of the pilot launch that the step was resting in a deck tongue arrangement. On boarding we discovered that there was a metal plate/platform covering where the ladder should have been secured to strong points on the deck. On inspection the ladder side ropes were not secured to strong points but instead a metal bar was being used to secure the ladder as shown in the attached pictures.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessels crew member caught thumb in equipment resulting superficial wounds. A fishing vessels crew member caught thumb in equipment resulting superficial wounds. While on deck doing maintenance on trawl crew member clipped up a retriever onto the jumbo and got there thumb caught inside when retriever went tight, they went up in air as a result of this and damaged there right thumb
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crew member sustained a back injury whilst lifting trays A cruise ship crew member was in the galley area lifting and placing trays into the oven when they felt pain in the lower back. The crew member initially ignored the pain and continued their duties for the day and a further four days until the pain intensified. The crew member went to the medical centre for treatment and was later medically disembarked. The area was inspected for defects with none found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their hip. A cruise ship passenger fell whilst trying to access a lift. They stepped sideways after pressing the lift button and overbalanced and fell, sustaining a fractured hip. The passenger reportedly had an existing mobility problem due to chronic lower back pain which caused them to limp and this was thought to be the reason for their fall.
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. Ladder was rigged on the cargo deck with only side ropes for 3m. Only steps that were available was steel ladder built into the ships side. Crew was told to remove ladder and rig on the lower deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was damaged during recovery A search and rescue vessel was returning from an exercise in moderate seas and near gale winds when as they approached the carriage, stern first, the vessel sustained damage to the propeller and aft part of the port sponson. The crew of the vessel were able to recover it successfully and found that the damaged sponson had begun to deflate. They repaired the sponson with a temporary repair kit and the vessel was able to operate until more permanent repairs could be made. There were no material damages to the vessel, no injuries and no pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder because the ladder was secured using shackles and the spreader was also resting against the stanchions on deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An offshore windfarm crew supply vessel allided with a wind turbine resulting in a serious injury to a crewmember. An offshore windfarm crew supply vessel was drifting after deploying some teams to offshore turbines. The master was reportedly distracted by paperwork and didn't notice that the vessel was on a collision course with a turbine. The vessel hit the turbine at 5kts. A crewmember was exiting the toilet at the time of the impact causing them to fall and injure their ribs (fracture) The vessel returned to port after the incident and the injured crewmember was signed off and was not able to work for 21 days. There was no damage to the vessel or the turbine as a result of the impact and there was no pollution.
Incident type: Contact
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Winch reel was not secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing passenger vessel crewmember fell down stairs and sustained a head injury. Sailing passenger vessel crewmember fell down companion stairs and sustained a head injury. The casualty had a gash in their head and was taken to hospital by ambulance. They were able to walk to the ambulance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger was playing basketball when they sustained an injury. Cruise ship's passenger was p[laying basketball when they lost their balance and fell. The passenger suffered a fracture to the arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel collided with a sailing vessel when trying to establish a tow. A sailing vessel and a search and rescue vessel collided whilst attempting to establish a tow. They both sustained minor damage and the search and rescue vessel was able to successfully establish a tow back to port. The sailing vessel had got into difficulties due to the large waves and in-experience of the crew on board. There were no injures or pollution.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel and general cargo vessel collided resulting in damage. A general cargo vessel and fishing vessel collided resulting in superficial damage to the cargo vessel and material damage to the fishing vessel's port bow and port derrick. There was no pollution or injuries to crew. The cargo vessel continued on its passage with the fishing vessel returning to port to commence repairs.
Incident type: Collision
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder non compliant with SOLAS regulations. Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder non compliant with SOLAS regulations. Inbound ladder secured with shackles over side-ropes (not made fast). Master re-briefed and fully compliant outbound.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Inland tanker's crew member fell onto a lower level sustaining a closed fracture. Inland tanker's crew member lost their balance and fell from the bridge deck onto the vessels main deck (approximately 2.5 metres)
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
The cruise ship passenger experienced a fire on their electrical scooter. A cruise ship was alongside in port when one of the passengers called for assistance due to a fire on the battery of their electric mobility scooter. There were two batteries that were found to be overheating and the passenger attempted to assist the situation by carrying one of the batteries to an open deck area, but dropped it. The crew managed to contain the situation without further incident and there were no injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger tripped and broke their ankle. A cruise ship passenger was entering from the exterior smoking area back into the accommodation when they tripped on the threshold of the door and fell to the floor. Initially the passenger thought that the injury was not too bad but the following morning the pain was still present and the passenger went to the medical centre on board where they were diagnosed with a fractured ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore supply vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An offshore supply vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was secured to the deck with shackles around the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tanker used a non-compliant heaving line. A tanker crew used a non-compliant heaving line. The vessel crew had used a monkey's fist that was painted so that it was hard, presenting a risk to personnel on the receiving end.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
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 pilot ladder was in poor condition. The ladder didn't sit firmly along the ship's side and the ladder steps were slanted. The ladder reportedly 'felt bendy' and 'not rigid' making the climb down tricky for the pilot.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Utility vessel's crew member hit there leg while breaking swivel resulting in superficial injuries. Utility vessel's crew member hit there leg while breaking swivel resulting in superficial injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger Ro-Ro vessel experienced delay in Voith control resulting in near miss. Passenger Ro-Ro vessel experienced delay in Voith control resulting in near miss. The Voith control was slow to respond approaching Strangford Slipway. An estimation of some 15-20 second delay was given by the skipper in charge
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by by deck tongue and steel bar as per pictures attached. Two loose securing lines attached to the ladder but all weight of the ladder was held by the step on the deck tongue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew transfer vessel fouled its prop and were assisted in clearing the obstruction. Crew transfer vessel fouled its prop and were assisted in clearing the obstruction. SAR units were tasked but the vessel made its own way.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cargo ships pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder rigged only with shackles on eyes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew member on a ferry caught their finger and sustained a fracture. While supervising a refresher training session on a ferry, the fixed eye spliced line was put onto the bollard incorrectly. The supervisor decided to change the lines position when their finger got caught in between the staghorn and eyesplice as the line pulled tight. The casualty lost their nail and sustained a fractured finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform with SOLAS regulations. Cargo vessels ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel grounded resulting in no damage. Cargo ship grounded while departing dock for approximately 20 minutes. The vessel did not use forward spring when bending around the bullnose. The vessel was able to free itself and no damage was reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell inside their cabin and sustained a broken femur. A cruise ship passenger fell in their cabin and struck their right hip and leg, resulting in a fractured femur. The cause behind the incident was attributed to a combination of the vessels motion in adverse sea conditions, causing the ship to roll moderately, and the passenger's poor positional awareness as well as their age. The vessel had the stabilizers out at the time to minimise the vessel's movement. The master of the vessel had also previously made an announcement after departing the previous port to warn the passengers to take extra care whilst moving around the vessel due to the expected inclement weather. There were no other contributing factors found during an onboard investigation by the crew safety team. The vessel was sheltering in the harbour area of a port at the time of the incident due to heavy weather.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger ferry life raft fell onto the quay whilst the vessel was alongside. A ro-pax ferry was alongside when one of the life rafts positioned on the aft part of the vessel fell onto the quay and then into the dock. There were no injuries. The incident was investigated by a technician and found that the system could only have failed in manual mode. The keys for the automation board have been placed in a locking box with a seal to prevent non-emergency release.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A single handed sailing vessel skipper fell overboard and self-recovered. A single handed sailing vessel crew member had just come alongside in a marina, when the crewmember fell over board. They were berthing, sending lines ashore and slipped on the stainless steel edging of the pontoon as they stepped from the vessel, causing them to fall into the water. Their lifejacket inflated and they attempted to call for help using their hand held VHF radio, however did not receive a response and was unable to activate the PLB on their lifejacket due to the fact that the inflated bladders of the lifejacket made it difficult to reach. The crewmember used the edge of the pontoon to move along and self recovered from the water using the loop of the mooring line to make a sling around a cleat on the pontoon. They were able to get up onto the pontoon by removing their lifejacket. They self-administered first aid and were not seriously injured.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel was manoeuvring with a tug fast aft, when a Panama fairlead sheared from the deck. A tug was made fast at the stern of a container vessel to assist with berthing. The tug's line was made fast to deck bits through a Panama fairlead. As the container vessel was moving astern, the fairlead through which the towing line was made fast sheared from the deck, causing a hole through the deck plating into the steering gear room, damaging the railings and the stern light. There were no injuries or pollution, but the fairlead was completely removed from the deck and part of the deck plate was bent upwards and sheared causing a hole. The area below and aft of the fairlead was found to be corroded on and around the weld on the aft part of the pedestal where it was closest to the fishplate. The other three welds were in good condition. The fairlead and bitts of the container vessel had a safe working load (SWL) of 73. The tug had a nominal bollard pull when towing from aft of 80t and and 73t when towing over the bow. The tug was towing from over its bow at the time using between 25% to 50% of its power. The tug did not receive any significant damage, only minor damage to the grommet section of the towing line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A creel boat suffered propulsion failure, began to drag anchor and was towed back to port. A single handed fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure and dropped anchor awaiting help. Whilst waiting for a tow, the vessel began to drag its anchor. A search and rescue vessel arrived before the fishing vessel reached the shore and set up a tow to bring it back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing support vessel had a near miss with a fishing vessel Fishing support vessel had a near miss with FV. Paralleled the vessel with the closest point of approach reaching 0.02nm
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment