baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember suffered a minor back and head injury after tripping and striking head on a navigation console. Second officer onboard a Ro/Ro passenger vessel tripped and hit their head on a navigation console on the bridge whilst the vessel was alongside. The officer sustained minor head and back injuries and a medical report from the hospital confirmed that hospitalisation was not necessary.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger went over on their ankle on the dancefloor and fractured it. A passenger was dancing in a nightclub, they went over on their ankle resulting in a fracture. They attended the onboard medical centre for treatment. The passenger had also consumed a large quantity of alcohol which could have contributed to the fall. No other defects were found in relation to issues with floor tiles that were situated in the disco.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded whilst transiting a river passage inbound to port A general cargo was under pilotage when it grounded on the fore part when executing a turn. The vessel was entering a tributary river and swinging to port and was swinging faster than the pilot wanted so starboard helm and a speed increase were applied to reduce the swing. However it was not sufficient to prevent the vessel from grounding on a bank just inside the mouth of the tributary river. The vessel was partially aground for 10 to 15 minutes but was able to get free under its own power with engine and rudder movements. The vessel made its way to the berth with no further incidents. There was no damage, injuries or pollution reported. One of the pilots was a trainee pilot and was on the helm of the vessel under the supervision of the experienced pilot. The trainee pilot reportedly misjudged the turn.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember suffered a foot injury after a car ran over it on the vehicle deck. A Ro/Ro passenger crewmember sustained a foot injury when a driver of a vehicle ran over the casualty's foot with the front driver side wheel. The driver reversed off the casualty who was wearing protective boots and advised to go get an x-ray at the hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Research vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Research vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel suffered black out during berthing operation General cargo vessel suffered black out during berthing operation
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A non-sector fishing vessel grounded before refloating with the rising tide A fishing vessel ran aground and refloated on the rising tide. The local lifeboat service stood by to render assistance, but no assistance was necessary. There was no damage sustained and the fishing vessel continued with fishing operations. No pollution or injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Recreational sailing vessel lost engine power and was being blown ashore A small wooden sailing vessel was being sailed near to the shore when the wind, which was reported to be a force 4, damaged the forward sail and the vessel lost its only means of propulsion. The five persons on board made efforts to deploy the anchor to prevent the wind blowing them towards the shore but these efforts were ineffective. In order to prevent the vessel blowing ashore and grounding, the vessel was towed by local search and rescue assets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Survey vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow to harbour. A survey vessel's engine failed and they were towed to harbour by a wind farm rhib. The vessel affected repairs in the harbour and no injuries or damage was reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Platform supply vessel pilot ladder failed and was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations and lifebuoy with self-igniting light/heaving line wasn't available for use Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards, a ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations and the lifebuoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. The heaving line was not available for immediate use and the rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch-keeping deck officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship suffered a small electrical fire in the pantry galley. Cruise ship notified of a report of a fire in the crew galley. Assessment team was mustered and it was confirmed that there were no actual flames, but just some light electrical cable burning smell and light smoke. The power supply was immediately isolated by the main switchboard of the Pantry Galley. The investigation revealed that an electrical fire occurred inside the cabinet of the electrical cooking range under the hot plates. The fire was caused by electrical short cut due to poured water over the hot plate that had entered inside the cabinet, causing the electrical shortcut of the powered electrical cabling. This resulted further in smouldering, melting of cabling and emission of smoke.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a serious injury A cruise ship passenger was going down a level change in the atrium area of the vessel when they lost their footing and fell resulting in a broken wrist. The area was well lit, not damaged and there were no slippery substances. The passenger blamed their own carelessness and use of vary-focal glasses making the obstacle difficult to see.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. : Chocks not tight on numerous step causing them to wobble when stepped on. Man ropes tangled with side ropes making it hard to grip the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A workboat crew member was pinned under an anchor fluke from another vessel A workboat had arrived at its designated mother ship and was engaged in an operation to rig a floating pipeline when the wire became entangled in the mother ship's anchor fluke. Both masters discussed as to how to free the fouled wire and it was agreed that the anchor would be lifted slightly to allow the workboat to use its crane to free the wire. Accordingly, the crew positioned themselves to assist in the operation but the crew member at the starboard side of the workboat became pinned under the anchor fluke. The workboat master immediately manoeuvred the boat away from the mother ship and the crew member was recovered. On arrival back at port, the crewman attended hospital where they were diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder and four broken ribs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A moored workboat had a close quarters situation with a sailing yacht A workboat was carrying out operations on a four-point mooring system when the crew noticed a yacht was heading in their direction, the workboat attempted to call the yacht over VHF but when they were met with no response they sounded the horn to alert the yacht. The yacht finally altered course avoiding collision with the workboat and passed between the vessel and one of the mooring buoys.
Incident type: Collision
Sailing Vessel skipper fell overboard and self recovered. A sailing yacht skipper fell overboard and self recovered to his yacht. He was seen by the local ambulance service and was found to be uninjured and carried on with his voyage.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their wrist in their cabin. A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their wrist in their cabin. The passenger entered their cabin after being ashore, they stated they had consumed at least 5 pints of beer. As they entered the bathroom, they tripped on the threshold and fell to the floor and sustained a fracture to the left wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo ship had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder arrangement A general cargo vessel had a poor condition pilot ladder that did not meet construction requirements under SOLAS and was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked and the embarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watchkeeping deck officer. The ladder was secured to the deck through shackles and the step chocks were homemade and the manila side ropes were fraying significantly. The pilot didn't board until a different ladder of acceptable condition was correctly rigged. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A 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
Roro cargo vessel made contact with the quayside resulting in damage to the crane and walkway During berthing operations at port, the roro cargo vessel made contact with the walkway on-ramp resulting in damage to the walkway. Also made contact with crane on causing damage to the access ladders.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed to port A fishing vessel with two crew onboard suffered engine failure. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene and towed the vessel to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A shellfish fishing vessel broke down and was towed to port by another fishing vessel A stern shellfish trawler experienced propulsion failure and was towed back to port by another fishing vessel. There were no damages, pollution or injures.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel made contact with a navigational mark A general cargo vessel made contact with a navigational mark during arrival at port when the current changed. The vessel was moving with slow speed and the current caused the ship to drift towards the buoy. The starboard quater of the vessel touched the buoy and the buoy cable became entangled with the vessel's rudder. The vessel berthed with the buoy still attached. The buoy was subsequently removed. There were no damages to the vessel or to the buoy and no pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A cargo vessel suffered engine failure and required towage A cargo vessel suffered engine failure and required towage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fractured their ankle whilst playing sports onboard A cruise ship passenger was playing pickle-ball, as they ran for the ball they tripped over their shoes, twisted their ankle and fell down. The passenger didn't initially go to the medical centre but as the pain increased went to the medical centre the following day where a fractured to the right ankle was confirmed. The passenger remained onboard until the end of the voyage. The area was inspected with no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger missed a step and fell resulting in a head injury A cruise ship passenger was stepping out of the bathroom, they did not realise that there was a step down and missed their footing. The passenger fell and hit their head on the bulkhead opposite the bathroom door. The passenger was treated by the medical team onboard and medically disembarked for further treatment. Passenger fall in accommodation, resulting in a head injury. The passenger later (within 1 year) developed pneumonia due to the injury and died.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tug crew member fell overboard resulting in no injuries The vessel engineer was assisting with berthing operations. They made the spring line fast on the bollard and were positioned incorrectly at the aft mooring station. As the vessel made way astern, the mooring rope made contact with the engineer's feet and caused him to lose balance and fall overboard. MOB procedures were followed and the engineer was retrieved within one minute with no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical/products tanker suffered an overflow of cargo An chemical/oil tanker suffered a spill of gas oil cargo whilst loading due to a spectacle for the gas freeing line being erroneously left open. When the cargo was loaded, it entered the gas freeing line and filled it, subsequently overflowing onto the main deck. A small amount of the gas oil went overboard.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel experienced a scrap fire whilst loading A general cargo vessel was loading scrap metal when smoke started to come out of the cargo. The crane loading levelled off the cargo and the local fire service attended the vessel. The vessel closed the cargo hold after advice from the fire service and injected CO2 from the vessel's fixed fire fighting system into the cargo hold. The vessel and fire service then monitored the situation until they were satisfied that the fire was extinguished. The vessel checked for damage and there was none found. The fire was likely caused by hydrocarbons in the scrap metal.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Pilot vessel made contact with an aggregate vessel's pilot ladder causing damage to the ladder spreader beam. A pilot vessel interacted with an aggregate vessel's pilot ladder causing damage to the ladder spreader beam. No persons were out on deck as the coxswain had not given the go ahead to go to the pilot boarding/disembarkation area of the vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A tug crew member stepped on chalk debris whilst the vessel was towing a barge resulting in an ankle injury A tug vessel crew member was on a barge and transiting the deck when they stepped on a lump of chalk debris spilled over onto the deck from a loading operation, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to the ankle that was later diagnosed as a dislocation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Paddleboarder died after being trapped under a pontoon. A paddleboarder ran into difficulties soon after entering the water. The casualty was swept under a pontoon and pinned to the egress ladder on the bridge end of the pontoon. The casualty was not wearing a buoyancy aid or wetsuit. Search and rescue assets were deployed. The casualty's legs were trapped against the ladder due to the force of the water. The crew of the search and rescue vessel freed the casualty and brought them to the pontoon. CPR was commenced but the casualty was declared deceased upon arrival at hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker's starboard quarter made contact with a pier under pilotage. Chemical tanker's starboard quarter made contact with a pier under pilotage. While transiting the outer harbour, the vessel did not turn as expected and started to turn over and over before making contact. No injuries or damage was reported.
Incident type: Contact
Inflatable kayak capsized resulting in two persons ending up in the water with one confirmed as deceased An inflatable kayak was approximately 50 yards from the shore when it capsized. two kayakers entered the water. Emergency services were despatched and attempts were made to resuscitate one of the kayakers but they were pronounced deceased at the scene. The other kayaker who was reported to be in the water did not require any medical attention.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A sailing vessel broke it's rudder and required towing to shore A sailing vessel with two crew onboard lost it's rudder and were drifting. The vessel had an anchor but no radio, the crew did not have lifejackets and there was concern regarding their competence. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and took the sailing vessel under tow and back to a harbour made way to a marina.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Container ship pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
High speed passenger ferry suffered an engine room flood An inland waters high speed foot passenger ferry experienced an engine room flood. The passengers were disembarked from the vessel. Local emergency services attended to pump out the water from the engine room and then the vessel was escorted back to a pier. There were no reported injuries or pollution. The source of the flooding was not reported.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Sailing Yacht ran aground on a sandbank and was escorted by lifeboat back to port A sailing yacht at anchor dragged its anchor and ran aground on a sand bank. The yacht refloated on its own and was escorted back to the harbor by the local lifeboat service. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger suffered an ankle fracture A cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet deck near the pool and fell to the floor fracturing their foot.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax crew member sustained a serious injury On board a ro-pax vessel, a crew member was working alone on a vehicle deck standing behind an unaccompanied trailer that was being maneuvered into place. The crew member tried to signal that the trailer needed to stop but was not heard, resulting in the crewmember having to vault over the crash barrier to avoid being crushed. The crewmember sprained their wrist bracing themselves against the deck on the other side of the barrier. There were no other injuries or damages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship fouled its propeller and damaged a mooring line during departure operations On board a container ship during departure with a light draft condition, a stern line became fouled in the propeller resulting in 10m of the stern-line being lost. The shore line handlers released the stern line into the water without considering the propeller was running and the wash effect of the tug stationed aft pushed the line into the propeller. The vessel reported that the duty officer didn't give instructions to the line handlers to hold the line until it was safe and clear from the water and suggested that better teamwork and communication between the ship and the line handlers would help to prevent future occurrences. There were no other damages besides the mooring line and no injures or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Collision between two yachts during a race resulting in water ingress and a tow Two vessels were taking part in a race when one of them collided with the other boat, damaging the port quarter and also resulting in a hole in the bow. The vessel also suffered water ingress and was towed by a lifeboat safely to a mooring. No damage or injuries was confirmed to the other boat.
Incident type: Collision
Sailing vessel passenger was fatally struck by hydraulic main sheet. Sailing vessel passenger was fatally struck by hydraulic main sheet when the vessel crash gybed. A preventer line was fitted however the two eyelets that it ran through across the foredeck so that it can be brought back to a winch in the cockpit broke. The eyelets were spliced onto Dynema and attached to strongpoints in the hull. When the eyelets broke loose the preventer line then ripped out one stantion and bent another as well as damaging a hatch on the foredeck. With the preventer line going slack, the boom swung with huge force across the deck causing the vessel to crash gybe. As the boom swung, the mainsheet went slack and then came back under full tension after the gybe and struck the casualty. The casualty was standing in front of the helm station, clipped onto the jackstays at the time of being struck and his lifejacket ripped with the force of the impact. The boom snapped on striking the shrouds. Passenger struck by the hydraulic main sheet when the sailing vessel crash gybed, resulting in one fatality.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember sustained a head injury from a falling fish box during unloading operations. A fishing vessel crewmember was struck in the head by a falling fish box during unloading operations. The vessel was alongside and a crane was being used to remove the boxes from the fish room. The crane snagged and the operator moved the handle which caused the fish box to fall and striking a crewmember who was descending a ladder. The box hit the casualty in the head and they fell to the floor. The crew removed the casualty from the fish room to the deck. An ambulance was called but it took around 12 hours for the casualty to get to hospital. The casualty had a CT scan which was all clear and had stitching above the eye.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. The ladder not laying flat to the side of the vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sail training vessel ran aground but sustained no damage. Sail training vessel ran aground after confusion around channel markers. The engine was put in reverse and the vessel came off. The crew checked the bilges and keel bolts and found no issues. There was no reported damage or injuries to the crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Ro/Ro passenger crewmember fractured their ankle during MES training. Ro/Ro passenger crewmember fractured their ankle during MES training. The vessel was launching Marine Evacuation System for purpose of SOLAS 6 year wet deployment. Service engineers and MCA were in attendance. Whilst descending MES chute, despite adopting position as instructed, the crewmember was unable to control speed of descent. When entering life raft, their foot was caught on chute, excessively twisting foot, resulting in left ankle multiple fracture. It was reported that approx 30 people had descended the MES prior to the incident without problem.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker pilot ladder had broken chocks Oil tanker pilot ladder had broken chocks
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A charter fishing vessel passenger fell and later died On board a charter fishing vessel, a passenger slipped and fell onto the deck. He stood up as the vessel went down into a trough of a wave and lost his balance. He was taken back to port immediately after the fall and then on to hospital where he passed away a few days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew member on board a Ro-Pax vessel tore their hamstring after a fall On board a ro-pax vessel, a crewmember was lashing trailers on the vehicle deck when they stepped onto a lashing bar, resulting in them falling 'awkwardly' and sustaining a torn hamstring. The area was dark due to the tall trailers already in the area and there was no additional lighting put in place, likely the crewmember didn't see the lashing bar on the deck. The ambulance service attended as the vessel was alongside and took the crewmember to hospital. There were no other injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing dinghy capsized, the two crew were unable to right the dinghy and had to be rescued A sailing dinghy with two people and a dog on board capsized in a harbour area. The two people and the dog were rescued by a harbour patrol vessel then passed to a search and rescue vessel to be taken ashore. The harbour patrol vessel then towed the capsized dingy to a beach where a sailing club assisted in the recovery of the dinghy. There were no serious injuries, pollution or damage.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
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 a tripping line fitted to the bottom of it.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A trawler suffered machinery failure A beam trawler suffered propulsion failure after suspected clogging of fuel filters after taking a new batch of bunkers in a previous port. They were assisted into port by the local lifeboat service and changed/cleaned the filters before proceeding on their way. There was no damage, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A vehicle carrier made contact with a fender resulting in minor damage A vehicle carrier made contact with a shore fender during departure after drifting astern during manoeuvring. The fender sustained a hole and the starboard quarter of the vehicle carrier was damaged in the form of a shallow indentation to the shell plating. There was no pollution or injures. Whilst the vessel was moving astern and passing the fenders with a clearance of about 15m, the master gave the command to the tug to push 10% for a few seconds. The tug boat pushed harder than expected and the stern began to quickly approach the fender, hitting it with enough force to cause the damage.
Incident type: Contact
A sailing yacht taking part in a race lost control of rigging injuring two crewmembers A recreational sailing vessel was taking part in a rally when they lost control of the rudder causing the boom and rigging to swing out of control. One crewmember was struck in the foot by the main sheet resulting in a compound fracture. Another crewmember was struck in the upper body by rigging resulting in a spinal injury, jaw fracture, shoulder fracture, tingling hands and feet and loss of consciousness. The sailing rig hydraulics were also damaged meaning that the sails could only be operated manually. Radio medical advice was sought to assist in stabilizing the injured crewmembers. Other vessels in the area and air assets responded to extract the two injured crewmembers to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a concrete support during a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out a slow speed close quarter boat handling training exercise. During the exercise a crew member on the helm mistakenly operated the throttles rather than the buckets and as result, the vessel transited backwards rather than forward. The rescue platform at the stern came in contact with a concrete support and sustained a dent.
Incident type: Contact
Hopper dredger picked up ordinance that then got stuck inside machinery A hopper dredger with a trailing suction picked up an ordinance that then got stuck inside the pipework. It required removal by the bomb squad. The crew were not evacuated and there were no injuries or pollution reported. The ordinance was successfully disposed of without being activated on board.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A bulk carrier had a tripping line fitted to the bottom of the pilot ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
SAR craft was on exercise when it experienced engine failure and was towed back to station by another SAR asset SAR craft was on exercise when it experienced engine failure and was towed back to station by another SAR asset
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel made contact with a bollard whilst shifting berth. Cargo vessel shifting berth when its starboard quarter went over the quay edge and hit the bollard. The bollard was sheared but no damage to the vessel was reported.
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship crewmember fell down a staircase and fractured the back of their hand A cruise ship crewmember was descending a staircase when they missed a step and fell to the bottom. The crew member fell onto their right hand and sustained a fracture. Reportedly, they were not holding onto the handrail and were not carrying anything. The crewmember as also wearing sandals with an open top, flip-flop design with rubber soles. The incident was reported to have occurred due to lack of attention and not holding the hand rail whilst descending the staircase. The crewmember was medically disembarked at the next port. There were no other injuries or damages and no defects were found at the staircase that could have contributed to the fall.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel damaged a toe-rail after being launched into the water A search and rescue (SAR) vessel had been lowered into the water by a boatyard travel hoist. As the shore crew were releasing the shorelines a gust of wind picked up as the vessel started to make it's way out of the lifting area, the vessel was blown onto the side of the berth and caught the travel hoist block against the top of the vessel's guardrails. This caused the guardrail stanchions to lever the toe-rail inward from the deck of the vessel, loosening it along most of its length.
Incident type: Contact
A tug grounded on ebb tide while supporting a barge conducting unloading operations Following an attempt to disembark a excavator from a barge to shore, during which the excavator toppled over onto it's side. A tug whilst alongside the barge grounded on the ebb tide. It refloated again on the next high water, but the skipper then either abandoned or was removed from the tug.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A RIB was towing an inflatable that the passenger came out of and sustained a back injury A recreational RIB was towing an inflatable ring with one person onboard. The passenger was ejected from the inflatable ring and landed awkwardly in the water resulting in a neck injury. The passenger was recovered but was drifting in/out of consciousness, vomiting and had neck pain. The vessel returned to port where they were met by an ambulance who took the passenger to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor vessel with 3POB ran aground on rocks and the people were rescued A motor vessel ran aground on rocks and the 3 occupants abandoned to a dinghy. The occupants were taken ashore by the lifeboat service but the vessel itself was a constructive loss. There were no injuries, the pollution is not confirmed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motor vessel ran aground following an engine failure A recreation motor vessel grounded on mud following an engine failure. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were tasked to assist. The motor vessel was recovered from the mud and towed to a marina.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cargo vessel's mooring line parted, injuring a crew member's leg An oil tanker was alongside, a crew member was on board applying a rope stopper to a mooring line in order to secure the line at the bollard, the mooring line under tension parted and hit the crew member on their leg causing them to loose their balance and fall on deck. The crew member was taken to hospital for assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing dinghy became swamped by waves and sank before later being recovered A sailing dinghy with 2 POB was swamped by waves and began to sink, necessitating the rescue of the two people by another vessel in the vicinity. The abandoned dinghy continued to drift after it was abandoned before eventually sinking. The wreck was marked with a buoy and the dinghy was later recovered. There were no injuries, damages or pollution reported.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A passenger vessel passenger fell after getting up from a seat A passenger vessel was on passage with twelve passengers onboard in choppy seas. A passenger fell after getting up from their seat while the vessel was on a wave crest. The passenger fell backwards onto the armrest of the seat and then onto the deck of the vessel. The passenger was complaining of back pain and was taken to hospital and later discharged with bruising to the ribs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. The vessel had a freeboard in excess of 9.0m and a combination ladder was rigged as per the regulations, however there was less than 1.0m from the bottom of the accommodation ladder (slant) to the water line. No arrangements on the vessel to secure the ladder in another position to allow enough space for the pilot launch to approach. Additionally, ropes used to secure the ladder were not of the same braking strain as the side ropes. The accommodation ladder (slant) was also not secured to the ship's side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Bulk carrier pilot ladder had loose steps as a result of the chocs not being close to the steps. The pilot refused to board the vessel until the pilot ladder had been changed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
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. Bottom step missing. Side ropes fraying. Second spreader was bent and broken.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-Ro Ferry partially lost propulsion made and contact with quayside, causing the hull to be holed Ro-Ro Ferry partially lost propulsion and made contact with quayside, causing the hull to be holed approximately 1 meter above the waterline. The vessel was approaching its destination, intending to berth. Due to the weather conditions in the port, the vessel requested a tug standby. As the vessel made its final approach, the bow thruster alarm sounded and the engine control room informed the bridge that the number 3 bow thruster had tripped. The tug that was standing by was requested to push at 40% power and then requested to push at 100% power 30 seconds later. At the same time this request was made, number 2 bow thruster tripped. The pitch of the bow thrusters was set to zero and the crew attempted to restart the tripped thrusters. The ECR informed the bridge that they would need to wait 30 seconds before the bow thrusters could be restarted. By the time the bow thrusters had been restarted, there was little that could be done to negate an impact and the 'brace' alarm was sounded across the vessel to warn the crew and passengers. Whilst trying to lift the vessel, the number 3 bow thruster tripped again and the tug was requested to continue pushing at 100% power. The tug only had 1 engine as it had fouled a propeller. The Ro-Ro landed again and whilst alongside, the decision was taken to restart all thrusters and call in another tug to assist which, made fast to the port quarter. With the assistance of the tugs and the vessel's own power, it then made its way to its intended berth.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel with three crew onboard suffered an engine failure due to a burst pipe. The vessel was drifting, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed to the scene and towed the vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel suffered burst fuel pipes and was towed to port A fishing vessel suffered burst fuel pipes and was towed to port. Whilst enroute, the vessel self-repaired. It then refuelled in port and continued on its way.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger tripped on door sill and fell resulting in fractured hip and leg A cruise ship passenger was passing through a door from the outside deck to the inside deck when they tripped over the door sill hitting the inner glass door with their head and hip. The passenger was taken to the medical centre, an examination diagnosed a hip fracture / fracture of left femur. The passenger was medically disembarked. The area was later inspected and found in good order.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing yacht grounded on beach due to the weather conditions and the anchor slipping A sailing yacht suffered engine failure, the lone skipper sailed to a moderately sheltered anchorage dropped anchor, set an anchor alarm, and checked the position every hour. In the early morning the anchor alarm went off due to the movement of the yacht away from the initial anchorage. The skipper attempted to set a second anchor, which did not hold, so tried to sail away from the area which was not possible due to the weather conditions and sea state. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel that was deployed could not reach the yacht due to the sea state. The skipper was rescued from the vessel by a SAR helicopter. The vessel grounded soon after.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel grounded and was assisted off the rock by several vessels. Sailing vessel grounded after turning to port in error and ended up on a rock. Two patrol ribs and one patrol day boat assisted and eventually pulled the casualty off the rock and towed them to harbour. The vessel sustained a small amount of damage to the bottom of the keel and also lost their propeller in the process. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger tripped and broke their arm A cruise ship passenger was looking outboard on the open deck of a cruise ship. As they turned round and walked away, they tripped over a sun lounger and fell. As a result of the fall, they fractured their arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles. Master informed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two kayaks sunk with all persons recovered successfully. 2 commercial kayaks took on water and sunk. All four persons were safely recovered by lifeboat and returned ashore for medical checks.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Oil tanker made contact with a berthed tug whilst manoeuvring alongside. Oil tanker was manoeuvring to secure alongside when it made contact with a berthed tug vessel. No damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Collision
A pelagic trawler snagged its nets on the propeller of a cargo ship A pelagic trawler fouled a net on the propeller of an anchored general cargo vessel. The trawler was shooting nets when they became fouled on the seabed creating slack which was sucked into the trawler's stern thruster. The trawler then had limited maneuverability and during attempts to retrieve the net they drifted alongside the stern of the anchored general cargo and fouled the rudder of the general cargo vessel with part of the net. The trawler then reportedly jettisoned the net and proceeded on passage. The general cargo vessel arranged divers to clear the rudder. There were no damages, injuries or pollution beyond the jettisoned nets.
Incident type: Collision
Bulk carrier crewmember suffered a hand crush injury while preparing a pilot ladder. A bulk carrier crew member suffered crush injuries to their hand whilst preparing a pilot ladder. The gang wire hit the hand resulting in two broken fingers. The crew member was evacuated from the vessel and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel fouled their prop and were towed by another vessel. A fishing vessel fouled their prop on a net. Another fishing vessel proceeded to the scene to provide a tow to safety. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An oil tanker fouled it's anchor on discarded anchor cable An oil tanker fouled its anchor on a discarded anchor cable, resulting in restricted manoeuvrability but the vessel retained propulsion and steerage. The vessel attempted to clear the cable by navigating around the anchorage, then drifted due to the weather, while they waited for the anchor to be cleared. Eventually, the anchor was cleared and the vessel continued without further incident.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing Vessel experienced engine issues and was towed back to harbour Fishing vessel was approximately 11 nautical miles off shore and began to experience engine issues which resulted in the engine shutting off. The crew was then unable to restart the engine. Another, nearby vessel, towed the fishing vessel back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container ship made contact with a quayside during berthing operations A container ship's port quarter made contact with the quayside during berthing operations on an ebb tide resulting in damage to one upright fender panel and housing. No damage sustained to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel suffered water ingress and sank A fishing vessel with two crew onboard started taking on water. The crew abandoned to a life raft. Search and rescue (SAR) services were tasked to assist. The vessel sunk and the crew members were recovered from the life-raft and taken ashore. They did not require medical assistance.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Pilot boat listed heavily after pilot transfer due to Ro/Ro passenger vessel changing speed. A pilot boat listed heavily, taking water on deck, immediately after a pilot boarded from a Ro/Ro passenger vessel, the boat having been pinned alongside the Ro/Ro. The pilot transfer occurred at speed and this alteration of speed caused the listing of the pilot vessel. No persons were injured and no damage was sustained to either vessel.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Collision between a fishing trawler and cargo vessel resulting in minor damage to both vessels A fishing vessel received a call from a cargo vessel to ask if they could cross bow of the fishing vessel. Confirmed it was ok if they maintained a safe distance from the vessel. The fishing vessel had gear down and was fishing, the distance of the cargo vessel was closing and on a collision course. Communication commenced on VHF 16 and VHF 06 to warn the cargo vessel of the collision. The cargo vessel tried to alter course with the fishing vessel altering course to starboard to try and be parallel with the approaching vessel. The cargo vessel made contact with portside derrick, which then twisted the gantry. All crew mustered in the galley and the crew checked the hull for damage or water ingress. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing yacht de-masted and was assisted back to its berth by a search and rescue vessel A sailing yacht with four crew onboard de-masted and requested assistance. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel attended and assisted the crew in recovering the mast, then escorted the yacht under its own power back to its berth. There was no further damage or any injuries sustained.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Commercial sailing yacht sustained steering damage and engine failure resulting in a tow. Commercial sailing yacht sustained steering damage and engine failure. RNLI ALBs tasked to multiple 406 beacon alerts and a red flare. All persons on board were well and the ALB towed to the casualty vessel back to the marina.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Hire cruiser passenger fell over onboard and broke their arm. Hire cruiser passenger fell over onboard whilst alongside and broke their arm. The casualty was extracted and taken to hospital by a family member.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A lifeboat lost propulsion power A rescue boat lost power when carrying out crew shuttle operations and was being blown out to sea. The boat was towed back into shore, there were no injuries or damage but the fuel tank was found to be contaminated with water.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing vessel grounded near the entrance to a harbour and was impeding navigation Sailing vessel ran aground at the mouth of a harbour and was causing a navigation hazard. The vessel was under sail at the time and the 2 crew were unable to sufficiently drop the sail and get the engine started. As a result, and to clear the navigation hazard, the vessel required a tow which was carried out by a search and rescue a asset but was initially difficult to initiate as the vessel was hard aground
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger slipped and fell entering the spa resulting in a fractured femur. A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell whilst entering the spa area from outside. He had stepped over the door threshold and onto a mat laying on the deck. He believes he slipped on the mat but cannot be sure as it happened so quickly, but he fell landing on his left hip. It was confirmed that he had fractured his femur and was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and required assistance. A fishing vessel suffered engine failure and required assistance. However the vessel managed to effect a temporary repair to enable them to return to shore. They were escorted back by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel encase the temporary repair failed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tanker lost main engines on approach to berth Chemical/oil tanker was approaching port when it lost its main engine. The vessel was escorted by tugs to an area clear of the VTS in order to commence engine trials.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier suffered fire in hold filled with scrap metal Bulk carrier suffered fire in a cargo hold full of scrap metal, the cargo hold was closed and Co2 deployed inside and the fire subsided.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel suffered an electrical power/steering failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel suffered an electrical and steering failure. As the vessel was in close proximity to land no other vessel nearby, a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to tow the fishing vessel back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cement carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Cement carrier pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container vessel had a non-conforming pilot ladder Pilot ladder non-conformity. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder or was not rigged in accordance with IMO requirements. The ladder was resting on the fishplate, no round-bar fitted to prevent chafing damage to side ropes. The ladder was secured with shackles rather than rope lashings, contrary to UK requirements.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel bow thruster failed and it landed on a pier The vessel's bow thruster failed when approaching a pier and the bow landed on the pier due to darkness unable to tell if any damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel with a shell door pilot access had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that it was suspended from the storage drum and the side ropes were not secured and the drum was not locked in with a manual pin.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply ship crewmember broke their toe after striking their foot on their bunk. Offshore supply ship crewmember broke their toe after striking their foot on their bunk. The casualty went to hospital on arrival and has been signed off work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax vessel mezzanine deck moved out of its stowage position, the locking pins were found to have retracted allowing the outboard locking pin to slip out of the stowage pocket The vessel was alongside a pier loading vehicles, due to the number of vehicles to be loaded it was decided to use the starboard mezzanine deck. The mezzanine deck was made ready and ten cars were loaded. On completion of loading, the mezzanine deck was to be stowed in the mid-position. Shortly after starting to lift the mezzanine deck, a loud noise was heard and the deck was seen to have moved out of its stowage position at the high end. An all stop was called. The deck was unloaded and on the investigation, the locking pins were found to have retracted slightly allowing the outboard locking pin to slip out of the stowage pocket and causing the deck to lower uncontrolled a distance of approx 20cm with the lifting wires taking the weight of the deck. The inboard locking pin was still engaged in the stowage pocket. No root cause was identified at the time as to why the pins had partially retracted. Further investigation to continue and the deck is out of service for the time being, the integrity of all systems concerning the mezzanine deck will be checked and inspected.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
SAR tug hit a moored sailing yacht which subsequently sank. Chartered yacht sank on its moorings after being struck by a SAR tug. All persons onboard the yacht escaped unhurt.
Incident type: Collision