baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Tug collided with Ro-ro vessel during berthing operations A tug collided with a ro-ro cargo vessel during berthing operations when the starboard engine on the tug experienced an unexpected shutdown. The tug was still attached to the ro-ro vessel being berthed and with only one engine on the tug running, an 'unexpected movement' during berthing resulted in contact between both the vessels. The tug was able to complete the berthing of the ro-ro cargo vessel and when returning to her berth, the damage was assessed. There were no injuries reported to either crews. There was no pollution and the ro-ro cargo vessel did not report any damage.
Incident type: Collision
A trailing suction hopper dredger had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder A trailing suction hopper dredger had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that the hand rails were thinner than 32mm in diameter and they were more than 80cm apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bottom spreader was broken and the ladder was replaced after the master was advised.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel made contact with a quayside whilst berthing. A general cargo vessel made contact with a quayside whilst it was berthing. No damage to the vessel has been reported.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship crewmember found unconscious in a restaurant with a deep cut on their wrist. They were stabilised and sent to hospital. Cruise ship crewmember found unconscious in a restaurant with a deep cut on their wrist. They were stabilised and sent to hospital. The cause of the accident are still being investigated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member caught their thumb in a winch A fishing vessel crew member was recovering pelagic trawl gear when they trapped their finger between the trawl wire and winch drum. The crew member was treated onboard following radio medical advice. Once ashore the crew member went for a further medical assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Cruise ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ladder rigged to deck head . No stanchions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel crewmember fell from their bunk resulting in a wrist injury and medical evacuation. An offshore supply crewmember fell from their bunk and fractured their left wrist. The casualty was airlifted from the vessel and was passed into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Person overboard from a sailing yacht, resulting in one fatality A racing sailing yacht was taking part in a race when it was preparing to gybe. A crew member lost their footing and fell over board. They were estimated as being in the water for approximately 15 minutes before being recovered aboard the vessel, where CPR was initiated but the crew member was later pronounced dead.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Oil tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by metal bar under platform and aft of platform metal bar over ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel cook fell from height whilst moving bulkheads resulting in compound fractures. A cook onboard a cargo vessel feel around 2.5 metres while shifting bulkheads in the hold. When he wanted to change position of the one safety hook, his second hand slipped off and fell down to the bottom of the hold resulting in compound fracture of the left arm. He was then taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded briefly before refloating A general cargo vessel grounded briefly before refloating on its inward approach to port. The pilot had to abort their inward approach due to the lock gates failing to open. As the the vessel swung around it touched the bottom for several minutes before refloating.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing Yacht Aground on Rocks with 1 POB Sailing vessel ran aground on rocks with one person on board. Nearby vessels and local search and rescue responded to the urgency call and towed the vessel back to nearby harbour. Some water ingress which was pumped out with shore assistance. No injuries to crew member reported and no significant damage reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel capsized resulting in 2 people being taken to hospital. A small sailing vessel capsized with 2 pob both entering the water. The casualties made it to shore and were taken to hospital by ambulance and helicopter. One casualty was reported as being in the water for 60 minutes.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Crew transfer vessel suffered a minor fire from failure/fracture of hydraulic fitting resulting in slight scorching to exhaust lagging The vessel's engine room was being vented due to the hydraulic failure earlier in the day and the crew was monitoring the CCTV in the port engine room. They started to see a small orange glow start from around the lagging area outboard on the exhaust. This was a result of failure or fracture of hydraulic fitting and caused slight scorching to exhaust lagging.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Near miss between ro-pax ferry and ro-ro cargo vessel While on inbound passage towards a harbour two buoys a ro-ro cargo vessel overtook a ro-pax ferry at a close distance (150m). The ferry and VTS tried and failed to contact the ro-ro cargo vessel. Eventually, contact was established on VHF 11 then switched to VHF 12 because both vessels were approaching some forts at the time.
Incident type: Collision
Feeder container ship had a dangerously weighted heaving line A feeder container ship had a dangerously weighted heaving line in the form of a monkey's fist with something heavy inside. It was noted to land with a 'thud (more than normal)'. The vessel stated that they did not have stock of bean bag weights on board and were aware of the safety concerns. The crew will check the other heaving lines on board. No injuries, damage or pollution occurred.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor yacht experienced propulsion failure and was drifting out to open sea A motor cruiser experienced propulsion failure at the mouth of a river and was drifting out to sea. The local SAR authorities attended and towed it to a place of safety. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro/Ro passenger crewmember injured their back whilst moving a wheeled pallet cage. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel received catering stores aboard the car deck on a wheeled pallet cage. Two crew were in the process of moving the stores from the car deck into the passenger lift. One crewmember at the front pulling it into the lift and the injured party at the back, pushing it. There was a lip on the deck at the doorway into the lift and the 2 crew were struggling to wheel the stores inside. While pushing and tilting the stores into the lift, the injured crewmember felt a sudden shooting pain in his back. He was just about to start his downtime and said he would rest it for a while and see if it improved, but after about an hour said it wasn't getting any better and didn't feel he could do his job properly any more. A relief was arranged and the crewmember went off the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A hire boat customer went missing A hire boat customer went missing after hiring a boat. The boat was recovered but the hire boat customer remained missing for more than 24hrs, with likelihood of being a fatality. Missing person from a hired motorboat. The boat was recovered the next day and the occupant was recovered from the water 2 weeks later and declared deceased.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
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 it was not correctly secured. The weight was on one spreader which slipped down partly when the pilot mounted the ladder. The ladder was also secured to the deck with shackles rather than tied to strong points.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Research vessel had a lithium battery housing failure. A research vessel crew heard a bang which was followed by a pre-warning alarm on the fire detection system and the smell of smoke. The alarm panel indicated the fire head in the mezzanine deck had been activated. A crew member reported the cause to be from a stainless steel frame that was used for research in the water. The battery casing on one of the sensors had exploded with signs of scorching on the sensor and damaged battery casing lying on the deck
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
General cargo vessel crew closed hatch covers with two contractors still inside. No injuries were sustained. General cargo vessel crew shut the hatch covers for the hold with 2 welders inside. There were no injuries but the crew were unaware of the contractors in the hold. On completion of discharging scrap metal the stevedores had arranged for two welders to enter the hold to carry out some minor repairs before loading grain to the vessel. Whilst the two welders were in the hold carrying out the repairs, the ships crew disconnected the welders equipment and dropped the cable into the hold, the crew then closed the hatch covers whilst the welders were down in the hold. The welders have stated they were not told this was happening and were never asked about this. When the hatches were closed they were then left in a confined space. This was made worse by the fact they had been carrying out welding which would have been producing fumes which were then in this confined space.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A speedboat broke down 1nm from shore and was towed back to safety A speed boat with 5 POB experienced power failure during twilight and there were no other vessels in the vicinity. The local lifeboat was launched and towed the speedboat back to a place of safety. There were no injuries, pollution or damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A chemical/products tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement that was secured to the deck with shackles and polypropylene (synthetic) rope was used to secure the manila (natural fiber) side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger tripped on promenade deck resulting in a fractured patella. A cruise ship passenger tripped over a deck chair on the promenade deck and landed on their right knee resulting in a fractured patella. The casualty was disembarked at port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member suffered multiple injuries after getting hit by a large amount to water A fishing vessel crew member fell and was washed into the net drum by a large amount of water. The weather conditions were challenging, a helicopter was tasked but unable to transfer the crew member. The fishing vessel made it's way to a harbour where the crew member was extracted and passed into the care of the ambulance service. The crew member suffered multiple injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier crew member slipped on a hatch cover and fell to the deck below A bulk carrier was alongside in a port. A crew member slipped on a hatch cover and fell 2m to the deck below. The crew member went to hospital for an assessment and confirmation they were fit to return to the vessel
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug crew member suffered an injury to their wrist A tug crew member was slackening the head rope so the vessel could go astern. After taking a few turns off the bitts, the rope became caught between itself and the horn on the bitts, the tension on the ropes was increasing so the crew member tried to flick it off using the end of the mooring rope that was slack, the motion of flicking the rope off was successful, but the weight on the rope became tight and the rope flicked round the bits and caught the crew member's left wrist. After an assessment the crew member went to hospital to have the injury diagnosed as it had started to swell.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel sunk in 5 metres of water with the 2 crew rescued successfully with no injuries. A twelve metre wooden fishing vessel called a mayday advising that the vessel was sinking. The 2 crew abandoned to liferaft and were recovered to a lifeboat with no injuries. The casualty vessel was semi submerged in 5 metres of water.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ships freeboard was 9.1m no Combination arrangement rigged.
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.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel with two persons onboard suffered engine failure and grounded A recreational sailing vessel with two persons on board suffered engine difficulties and in their attempt to return to the marina under sail, they ran aground on a mudbank. Lifeboat services were initially mobilized to provide assistance before being stood down when another vessel from the marina said that they would provide assistance to get the stricken vessel off the mud. There were no damages, pollution or injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sail training vessel swung and grounded while at anchor. Sail training vessel was anchored with 20m chain paid out. The vessel swung and made contact with the seabed at a depth of 2.5m. The anchor was raised and the vessel was moved and anchor reset in a depth of 5m. No damage or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Utility vessel crew member fell overboard whilst servicing a buoy A utility vessel was alongside preparing to service a buoy, the vessel's workboat was sent to rig the buoy for recovery. The workboat approached the buoy and the recovery wire was passed to the forward deck to be secured into the main winch wire. As the crew member was securing the recovery pennant the weight came onto the pennant and overbalanced the crew member, resulting in them falling over the bow, onto the buoy and then into the water. The workboat recovered the crew member within one minute and bought back alongside. It was noticed the lifejacket had not inflated when it made contact with the water. The casualty was assessed, they had bruising and grazing to the thigh. They went below to warm up with another crew member, after a few minutes, the casualty went into shock and was unresponsive. The casualty was taken to hospital for further assessment and an x-ray.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship crewmember slipped on the stairs resulting in serious injury A cruise ship crew member slipped while descending a staircase and sustained a lumbar spine fracture resulting in them being medically disembarked. The area of the slip was inspected and found to have no apparent defects or slippery substances on it. The crew member was 'wearing their own shoes' at the time, what type of shoes remains unspecified. There were no further injuries or damages. No pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel experienced steering failure and was towed to safety A sailing vessel experienced steering failure close to a harbor entrance. They issued a PANPAN call via VHF and another vessel responded, initially to tow them but after the crew fixed the steering they escorted the vessel into port. The coast guard/lifeboat services did not need to get involved because of the other vessel responding first and being closer to the sailing vessel. There were no injuries, pollution or damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Ro-pax vessel suffered a parted mooring line after being blown off the berth A ro-pax vessel parted a mooring line whilst alongside after a squall blew the vessel approximately 0.5m off the berth. As the crew responded and proceeded to mooring station to bring the vessel back alongside, the crew members on aft stations noted that one of the additional lines put out due to the weather had parted and damaged the paneling of a passenger car. There were no injuries or other damages or pollution. The vessel's crew inspected the other ropes for wear.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tanker's port main engine cam box exploded during a refit A tanker vessel was alongside completing a refit. The port main engine was running offload in accordance with manufacturers engine running in procedure following a 12k hour major overhaul. The manufacturer's service engineer and two ship's engineers were in attendance. Everything appeared to be running as expected when suddenly the crank case explosion doors lifted directing smoke and vapour into the bilge and activating alarms. The ship's engineer activated the emergency stop and all three immediately evacuated the machinery space smoke spread up through the space. Multiple fire detector heads were activated bringing the ships company immediately to harbour emergency stations. A full muster was quickly achieved. Standard emergency actions were put in place including fuel isolation. No persons were injured but there was damage to various parts of the engine including the cam shaft and crank case doors.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Sailing vessel lost part of its rigging and was supplied with diesel oil by another vessel. Sailing vessel with 1 pob lost part of their rigging 350 miles offshore. After assistance from the coastguard another vessel was tasked to assist the sailing vessel. Epirb was activated to enable the vessel to be located and the casualty was provided with diesel oil and the vessel made its way. The sailor was fatigued and had leg pain from a previous injury, but otherwise was unhurt.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger fell in their cabin resulting in a fractured hip. An elderly cruise ship passenger fell in their cabin resulting in a fractured hip. The casualty was disembarked from the vessel 2 days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht lost it's rudder during a race and required assistance A sailing yacht had no steerage after losing it's rudder/tiller. One of the crew members onboard also sustained a minor laceration injury to their little finger. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel assisted the yacht by towing it to a place of safety. The injured crew member made their own way to hospital for an assessment and treatment.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel made contact with the quay side A general cargo vessel was transiting a passage way on approach to it's berth. As it passed the vessel touched the starboard side of the quay, resulting in slight damage to the quayside and scratches on the vessel's rubbing strake.
Incident type: Contact
Crude oil tanker had a non-compliant pilot ladder On board a crude oil tanker, the pilot ladder arrangements were found to be non-compliant with SOLAS standards. The ladder was not secured adequately to strong points on deck and the ladder winch reel was not secured to prevent movement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cellular containership had a non-SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder A cellular containership was found to have a damaged pilot ladder in the form of a frayed side rope meaning that it was not compliant with the current SOLAS standards for condition of pilot ladders. The master of the vessel was informed by the pilot not to use that particular ladder again.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel crewmember slipped on deck resulting in knee ligament damage. Offshore supply vessel crewmember slipped on a wet deck resulting in knee ligament damage. The casualty stepped on a spot of grease close to the onboard crane and were signed off work for 28 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crewmember fell and sustained a serious injury A cruise ship crew member was carrying a tray of hot food whilst on duty. He slipped on a threshold and fell - sustaining an injury to his back. The crew member has been signed off duties on medical grounds. There were no defects found with the area and the fall was reported to be due to inattentiveness.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship experienced an explosion an air conditioning unit in the engine room and subsequent loss of propulsion A cruise ship experienced an explosion on an air-conditioning unit ultimately leading to the failure of propulsion systems for approximately 20 minutes. The explosion of the air-conditioning unit triggered a fire alarm which activated the water mist system for the adjacent diesel generator. The emergency stop for the diesel generator was activated as a precaution in case it was the unit on fire. The two remaining diesel generators on load were maintained throughout. The effect of the explosion on the air-conditioning unit resulted in a frequency disruption and voltage drop on the main switchboard. This lead to the variable frequency drives for the azipod cooling fans being disrupted and causing the azipods to trip. The propulsion was restored after 20 minutes. Steering capability was maintained throughout the incident.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Beam trawler's derrick fell hitting a car parked on the quay. A beam trawler's derrick failed fell from the horizontal position out and across the quay hitting the front of a car parked on the quayside next to the fuel berth. At the time the vessel was preparing to lift the beam and netting from the starboard side as four crew had stowed the tire fenders and gathered the chain on top of the attached beam that then moved to the side of the wheelhouse prior to the derrick falling. Seconds before the derrick drop it is seen to jerk and then fell hitting the vehicle and quayside. The area was in use, but there were no other fisherman in the immediate vicinity. The gear still attached to the derrick was raised and swung back over the vessel where the winch again failed dropping the gear on the deck. Later investigations determined that the derrick was falling due to an incomplete break. A previous adjustment of the brake locking nut had not been secured. An additional outside locking nut was added and additional crew training to ensure they understood the appropriate procedure. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Recreational craft caught fire resulting in 2 crew abandoning and the sinking of the vessel A fire started in the engine room of a recreational craft approaching the coast. The fire spread to the rest of the vessel resulting in crew abandonment via local lifeboat service. Local lifeboat crews responded and began towage of the burning vessel out of busy shipping lane and anchored it. The vessel was later sunk by an attending tug in order to extinguish the fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sailing yacht struck a rock and suffered water ingress A sailing yacht with three crew onboard stuck a rock whilst it was anchored. The vessel suffered water ingress and requested assistance to pump out the vessel. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed with a salvage pump and to assess the vessel and tow to a place of safety if needed.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Speedboat grounded resulting in 2 injuries and major damage. A speedboat (6 pob) grounded resulting in a hole in the hull and the vessel being abandoned. Two of the crew sustained minor injuries. The vessel was still in situ whilst attempts for salvage were being planned.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger suffered a fractured shoulder resulting from a fall. A cruise ship passenger tripped over the threshold to the bathroom in the cabin. The fall resulted in a fractured shoulder and the casualty was disembarked for further medical care.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Close quarters situation involving two RoRo passenger ferries A close-quarters situation between two Roro passenger ships developed when both vessels were in 0.4NM of each other. The second ferry altered course to prevent collision.
Incident type: Collision
A tug experienced engine room fire resulting in minimal damage and no injuries. A tug experienced an engine fire whilst alongside. The crew initially tried to use fire extinguishers but retreated and closed all vents and activated the fixed Co2 system which extinguished the fire. The fire service entered the engine room and confirmed the fire was extinguished. It appeared that the starter generator caught fire resulting in minimal damage. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship passenger fell resulting in broken femur. A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a fracture to the head of the femur. They had been drinking alcohol at the time and dancing before they fell. The passenger was then evacuated ashore for medical treatment by helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Work boat made impact with a beacon. Work boat made impact with a beacon. No damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Contact
A motor cruiser passenger fell and injured their head A motor cruiser was alongside when a person onboard fell and sustained an injury to their head that required the assistance of the ambulance service. The person was confirmed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember sustained a finger injury when preparing food in the galley. A Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember cut their small finger on their left hand with a knife whilst preparing food in the galley. The casualty went to hospital and was signed off work for 4 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell over a sun lounger resulting in a fractured shoulder A cruise ship passenger was walking by the pool area when they tripped over a sun lounger and fell onto their right arm causing a fracture to the top of the right humerus. A crew member assisted the passenger to the medical centre for treatment. The area was investigated and no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel had water ingress in the engine room after a seacock became detached A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning to station from a service when the bilge alarm sounded. On inspection, the port seacock stainless steel connection to the bronze fitting had failed, allowing sea water to enter the engine room. A temporary repair was made by way of fitting a rubber jumper and jubilee clips over the hole in the pipe.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Fishing vessel broke down and were towed by a commercial vessel. RNLI assisted them into harbour due to poor sea conditions. Fishing vessel broke down and arranged a commercial tow. The casualty vessel was in no immediate danger. The towing vessel then requested RNLI assistance for entering the harbour due to the bad weather. The RNLI vessel acted as a brake. No damage was sustained to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Dive vessel rib made contact with a moored RNLI vessel resulting in minor damage. Chartered dive vessel rib made contact with a moored RNLI vessel resulting in minor damage to the survey frame on the rib and a scratch to the RNLI vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Crude oil tanker had a non-conforming pilot ladder On board a crude oil tanker the pilot ladder was non-conformant with SOLAS regulations. It was not adequately lit, the ladder was secured to the deck by running the side ropes through shackles meaning the weight came onto the step above and the hand rails were larger than 800mm.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crew member slipped and fell resulting in a dislocated shoulder A fishing vessel was in a harbour, a crew member slipped and fell on deck resulting in a dislocated shoulder. The crew member was extracted by a coastguard team and passed into the care of the ambulance service for onward travel to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell down some stairs resulting in a fractured wrist and hip. A cruise ship passenger was descending a staircase and fell after 3 steps resulting in a fractured hip and wrist. The casualty was transferred to the medical centre and was disembarked the following day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft crew members fell overboard, resulting in one fatality The owner of a recreational craft and a third party were on board the vessel, which was alongside its berth, watching a firework display. The owner made their way to the transom/swim platform to relieve themselves and, as the boat rocked, they fell in the water. The other person on board saw the owner in the water and It is not clear how but they also ended up in the water. Members of the public entered the water, recovered the casualties ashore and commenced CPR on the owner. The two casualties were taken to hospital where the owner was declared deceased and the other party was released without further treatment. It is believed that both casualties had consumed alcohol.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sail training vessel was at anchor and as the vessel swung on the anchor, it ran aground A sail training vessel was at anchor, with 16 POB. As the vessel swung round on the anchor, it grounded fairly hard. A nearby vessel heard the pan pan that was put out and initially attempted to tow the vessel afloat. This was unsuccessful and so 9 children and 1 adult on board were evacuated from the vessel and taken ashore. The vessel eventually floated free and made way to a nearby harbour where a preliminary inspection was carried out by the crew, pending a surveyor's attendance. No damage was observed by the crew
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A recreational sailing vessel suffered water ingress A sailing yacht experienced water ingress and subsequent propulsion failure. The local lifeboat service attended and initially set up a tow whilst a mechanical support specialist worked on the engine of the yacht and they pumped out the water. They managed to get the engine started before they reached the marina, and the vessel was able to proceed to the marina under its own power with the supervision of the lifeboat services.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A fishing vessel experienced a small fire that was quickly extinguished. A fishing vessel experienced a small fire that had likely come from a small appliance in the galley. The fire was extinguished before the fire service and a coastguard team arrived arrived on scene. No reported injuries or damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
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. Ladder secured by shackles, tripping below lowest spreader leading aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel passenger suffered a head injury after falling in heavy weather A ro-pax vessel took a heavy roll to starboard after encountering a large wave resulting in a passenger falling in the bathroom and cause an open wound to their head. Weather letters had been issued to all passengers prior to boarding and a heavy weather warning issued by the Master prior to leaving the berth. A helicopter was deployed but due to the weather conditions the passenger could not be evacuated. The passenger remained onbaord and was monitored until the vessel arrived in port and the passenger passed into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht's tiller snapped and were towed by a nearby vessel A sailing yacht was on passage and proceeding under a bridge when their tiller snapped which resulted in the vessel becoming disabled and drifting. The yacht was unable to use their sails and was tow was set up by a crew transfer vessel. On the way to a marina, the yacht was able to repair their tiller and continued under their own power.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A replenishment tanker crew member fell in the gym resulting in a head injury A replenishment tanker crew member was using gym rings in the vessel's gym when their hands slipped off the rings and fell to the floor resulting in a head injury head. The crew member was taken to hospital where it was discovered there was a bleed on the brain but expected to make a full recovery. The rings have been removed as this was not the vessel's gym equipment, no safety mats were used at the time of the incident under where the rings were hanging.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship experienced loss of rudders on exiting harbour Passenger ship lost control of both rudders on departure with the follow up steering not operational. The steering failure alarm sounded and manual override was applied using a joystick. The manual override allowed control of the port rudder only. Action was taken to free the starboard rudder and the vessel made way to its intended port of arrival on the port rudder.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell and sustained a pelvic fracture A cruise ship passenger fell and fracture their pelvis/hip (left inferior ramus fracture) whilst using the passenger sports area. They were treated on board and disembarked at the next port for orthopedic referral. There were no defects with the deck area of the incident and the passenger was wearing casual sneakers at the time.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A port tender suffered propulsion failure and couldn't anchor A work boat experienced propulsion failure and was unable to anchor due to one anchor being missing and the other would not hold. They were towed to safety by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel and a sister vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel had been taking on water and was assisted by a search and rescue vessel A fishing vessel had a small hole in its hull and was taking on a small amount of water ingress. The manual bilge pump onboard coped with controlling the ingress and the fishing vessel made its own way to port. They were met by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel who provided an additional bilge pump.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Powerboat suffered engine room fire resulting in one crew member abandoning into a tender and also required a tow The vessel suffered engine room fire after noticing smoke in the cabin, this was as a result of the engine temperature soaring and then shutting down. The crew member abandoned the vessel into a tender dinghy and was recovered confirming that they had not had any injuries. Lifeboat crew members boarded the vessel and deployed a fire extinguisher because some heat spots were found around the port side of the engine to cool the area down. No flames were spotted but evidence of a fire was discovered. The lifeboat towed the vessel into a port where the fireboat also managed to arrange for two firefighters to check the vessel over and found that there was a little heat still left in the engine but all of the fire had been extinguished successfully and were still content that the vessel could be moved. The vessel was towed to by the lifeboat to a safe mooring.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A lifeboat damaged its propeller after contact with a fender A lifeboat damaged its propeller whilst launching after it came into contact with a fender due to an 'incorrect' tilt of the vessel whilst launching. There were no injuries, pollution or significant damages and the boat was not off-service at any point due to the incident.
Incident type: Contact
Recreational craft had a fouled propeller and was drifting A recreational vessel had a fouled propeller near to the entrance of a harbour. It began drifting away from shore and was towed back by a fishing vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel fouled its prop and was towed to harbour by an ALB. Fishing vessel sustained a fouled prop and were towed back to harbour by an ALB. There were no injuries or damage to the vessel and there was no imminent danger. Within Regs this could be considered SMC due to tow being taken and proximity to rocks. However tow taken for convenience not for preserving life or vessel on this occasion and supported by ALB.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
On board a Ro-Ro vessel a mooring line parted during departure from berth On board a ro-ro cargo vessel during departure from port, one mooring line was parted after the vessel started to make headway at a greater speed than anticipated. The parted mooring line was an aft spring that remained on the bollard after the order to let go springs had not been given. There were two aft spring lines on the bollard which came under tension due to the increase in speed, one of which parted. There were no injuries and damage, beyond the parted mooring line.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger tripped on a door sill resulting in a neck fracture A cruise ship passenger was exiting the restaurant, as they went through the entrance they tripped on the metal threshold and fell, landing on their knees and face. The passenger was taken to the medical centre where an x-ray showed the passenger had suffered a fracture to their neck. An additional x-ray the following day in port confirmed the fracture and the passenger was medically disembarked. The metal threshold at the restaurant's entrance was inspected and found without any deficiencies, with the frame in place between firm tiles.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship did not have sufficient lighting for the ladder or the deck boarding area. The Able Seaman used a pocket torch to light the area. The pilot reported the issue to the vessel management.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement Pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. The deck had opened too wide and the current handhold was still too broad and did not extend high enough.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel made contact with the quayside during berthing operations Whist a search and rescue (SAR) vessel was coming alongside to conduct a mooring and berthing exercise, there was a breakdown in communication between crew onboard and shore crew on the quay. The confusion was about who was managing which lines. The helm not readily available to direct the operations as helming, the vessel swung around in the wind and made contact with the quay.
Incident type: Contact
High speed passenger vessel departed port at high speed resulting in a wake washing 4 people off the prom. High speed passenger vessel departed harbour at high speed. The resulting wake resulted in 4 people, 2 adults and 2 children, being washed off the promenade and up against the sea wall. All persons were recovered without injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Survey vessel's stern impacted with quayside while turning off berth. Survey vessel's stern impacted with quayside while turning off berth area. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Contact
A 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. Vessel had secured the ladder with a rolling hitch correctly and the weight of the ladder was taken by this. In addition shackles were in place.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fractured wrist A cruise ship was on passage in heavy weather. A passenger was in the shower and fell through the open door. The passenger went to the medical centre for an x-ray that confirmed a fracture to the left wrist. The passenger was treated onboard and remained on the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ladder steps approximately 30° from horizontal. Steps loose with chocks not tight. Attempt had been made to secure ladder side ropes but rolling hitch hadn't been used so ladder weight was on shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Survey vessel's pin holding the trawl block slipped resulting in retaining plate falling. A research/survey vessel was conducting fishing operations using a single 4m beam trawl from the starboard towing post aft whilst hauling with only 22m. A loud thud was heard. The pin holding the trawl block in place had slipped and the retaining plate fell to the deck. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Buoy-laying vessel crewmember sustained a finger injury while replacing lantern. A buoy-laying vessel crewmember sustained a finger laceration injury as a result of cutting a cable tie with a knife whilst aloft on super structure of buoy. The casualty was tasked with replacing a lantern.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line A container ship used a dangerously weighted heaving line. No persons were injured. Monkeys fist was cut open and a metal weight was found inside, linesman were suspicious of the other heaving line but it was pulled back onto ship before it could be inspected.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel fouled it's propeller on discarded fishing gear A fishing vessel with six crew onboard snagged its propeller on discarded fishing gear, which it was attempting to recover. The gear was anchored to the seabed and the vessel's engine continually stalled when it was put in gear. The vessel was towed into port by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. No injuries to crew or damage to vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and towed back to port Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and towed back to port
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance The pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured by shackles around the step and rope tails were not secured. The retrieval line was secured at the bottom of ladder and leading aft, the Master said that the crew were instructed in correct ladder securing prior to boarding and didn't know why shackles were used.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht ran aground on rocks and was towed to safety A sailing yacht ran aground on rocks. Two ribs stood by until the arrival of a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. The yacht was taken under tow to safety by the SAR vessel. The three crew onboard were uninjured. The yacht had some water ingress which the bilge pumps were coping with but there was smoke coming from the engine compartment.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An angling vessel suffered engine failure and was towed into port by another vessel A small recreational fishing vessel suffered engine failure during deteriorating weather conditions. As the vessel was near to shore, an anchor was dropped before another recreational fishing vessel towed them to safety. The search and rescue (SAR) vessel stood by to provide support and then carry out safety instructions once the two crew were ashore. The two crew were not wearing lifejackets and did not have a VHF radio.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's crew used a weighted heaving line. Container ship's crew used a weighted heaving line. The alert came due to the weight and sound it made when it struck the bollard. The item seized and the master had been advised to check other heaving lines.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Chemical tanker's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Stanchions more than 80cm apart.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crew member tripped over lip of watertight door resulting in chest injuries Crew member had just come back on board the vessel when he tripped over the lip of a watertight door hatch. The casuality was feeling lightheaded and suffering from chest pain, he rested in his bunk over the weekend and then proceeded to hospital where it transpired that he had suffered fractured bones.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro/Ro passenger vessel made heavy contact with a dolphin whilst berthing. Ro/Ro passenger vessel made heavy contact with a dolphin whilst berthing resulting in minor damage to the fendering. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship passenger fell in the bathroom resulting in a fractured hip. A cruise ship passenger was in the bathroom, when they lost their balance and fell to the floor resulting in a fracture to their right hip. The passenger was referred to an onshore hospital for further evaluation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Passenger vessel pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel crew member inhaled pesticides during a fumigation activity A ro-pax vessel had contractors onboard to carry out a fumigation. The contractors had started the work without checking that the vessel was clear of personnel, a crew member who was still onboard inhaled the pesticide smoke as they were exiting the vessel. They held their breath until they were clear of the area and washed their eyes with saline water as they were stinging. The crew member phoned for medical advise and was advised to go to hospital for further assessment. The crew member returned to work the following day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
River cruiser collided with a a rental canoe resulting in 3 MOB A commercial vessel struck a canoe with people on board causing them to fall overboard. Reportedly, the skipper of the commercial vessel had not seen the canoe.
Incident type: Collision
A crew member on a general cargo vessel was injured by debris On board a general cargo vessel, a crew member was removing the securing wedges from the top of the hatch covers with a sledgehammer. With the hammer swinging towards him, the wedge splintered on contact sending a metal shard into his leg below the knee, causing a serious injury resulting in medical sign off. There were no other damages or injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel collided with a tug during a rescue exercise A search and rescue vessel and a small tug were performing an emergency towing exercise when they collided. The vessel to be towed was approaching the search and rescue vessel when a squall reportedly picked up and the bow of the tug made contact with the side of the search and rescue vessel. Fittings on the search and rescue vessel's super structure were damaged in a minor way and there was no damage to the tug. The coxswain of the search and rescue vessel reported that attempting to do the training maneuver in confined waters may have contributed to the accident coupled with the local wind and tidal stream. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Collision
Offshore supply vessel mooring rope parted under tension injuring two people An offshore supply vessel was stern to on a quayside with vessel crew and workers from a supplier on deck at the stern discussing a task for an upcoming mooring job. The vessel was moored with one aft line at each side to prevent the vessel from moving too much during mobilisation operations. The mooring rope was routed, around, a roller on the stern, and on to the bollards at the quayside. The vessel was quite low with the stern compared to the quayside due to the spring tide and it was possible that swell and sideways movement on the stern, together with a tight line that snatched on the quayside caused an aft line to part hitting two people. Both were taken to hospital and treated for muscular injuries with the crew member requiring stitches for a superficial wound.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)