baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A pleasure craft caught fire and sank after the crew were rescued. A small pleasure motorboat caught fire and sank, after the two crew abandoned. Reportedly there was an issue with the fuel hose due to a twist that disrupted the flow to the engine. The two crew on board heard a loud bang before the fire broke out. They abandoned to the water where they were recovered after 30 minutes by a nearby sailing yacht. The local lifeboat services also attended and stood by the burning vessel until it burned down and sank. The two crew members were reported to be shocked and had inhaled some smoke but after being checked over by land side emergency services they were allowed to go home and were not seriously injured. The vessel sank in 96m of water and was not recovered. There was no pollution or debris reported as a result of the sinking. The two crew were reported to be intoxicated by attending emergency service personnel, whether by drugs or alcohol, but no drug or alcohol tests were carried out to confirm this.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Cruise ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder had been modified and attached to the deck head and not to the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crew member went over board and was rescued. A single handed fishing vessel skipper was shooting nets when their foot became entangled in a net, dragging them over board. Their vessel continued towards the beach and was brought under control by the local lifeboat service who also recovered the casualty from the water. They were wearing a life jacket and were in the water for about 10 minutes before being recovered uninjured. There were no damages or pollution or other injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A work boat suffered a fire on one of its main engines. A work boat was travelling at a speed of about 10knts when the fire alarm system activated indicating a fire in the engine room. The CCTV showed that there was smoke in the starboard compartment. The crew investigated the fire and saw that there was a flame near the exhaust silencer of the starboard engine. The engine was shut down and the fire extinguished using a dry powder extinguisher, before closing down the compartment and stopping the fans. The vessel returned to port using just the port engine. The incident was believed to have been caused by a hole rusted through the silencer end cap causing ignition. There were no injuries or pollution but the starboard engine required repairs following the incident due to the hole, however nothing was damaged further by the fire as it was extinguished quickly. The smoke and flames were thought to be caused by the carbon in the silencer burning.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the loose ladder was not lying flat to the hull.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Pilot boat's crew member fell from the boat to the pontoon resulting in a fractured ankle. Crew member fell from a pilot boat deck onto the pontoon during mooring operations. This resulted in a fractured ankle. The crew member was transferred for further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crude oil tanker's crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line The crew of a crude oil tanker used an unsafely weighted heaving line to send a tow line to a tug that was assisting with the departure from the berth. The weight and line was dropped from a height of 25 metres. There were no injuries, damage or pollution as a result of the incident.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder appears to have been repaired onboard. Damaged spreader has been bolted. Tripping line also below bottom spreader and leading aft. Master advised that a new ladder was on order and he will chase up managers.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel experienced electrical power failure. Whilst the vessel was clearing channel the vessel lost a diesel electric generator which caused it to black out. Before anchoring the vessel managed to regain power
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Near miss between an oil tanker and general cargo vessel An oil tanker was outbound from a port when it had a near miss with an inbound cargo vessel. An oil tanker under pilotage was outbound on an easterly heading as a cargo vessel also under pilotage crossed ahead on a south westerly heading. The oil tanker altered course to starboard keeping the cargo vessel ahead and closing. The cargo vessel completed a round turn, lost speed and in doing no contact was made.
Incident type: Collision
A dredger suffered a fire onboard resulting in minor damage A dredger was proceeding to a dredging ground when a small fire was observed on the drive end bearing on the shaft between the starboard main engine and the starboard alternator. A crew member used a single dry powder extinguisher to put out the fire. Flames were seen but less than 1m in height. The starboard main engine was declutched and shut down. Electrical power transferred and the engine room was temporarily evacuated whilst venting of space took place. A crew wearing breathing apparatus entered the engine room to check that fire had not reignited, this was confirmed and the room left for further venting. It was confirmed that both main engines were operational.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
SAR vessel made contact with seabed resulting in damage to the port side prop. SAR vessel made contact with seabed resulting in damage to the port side prop. In the process of being launched at near low tide, was proceeding with the engines trimmed up when steered to deeper water the engines made contact with the seabed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations The steps on the ladder 5-8 were loose, the deck handrails do not conform to SOLAS regulations with an insert pipe (that' does for only 30 % of the gripping area). be should be between 32-36mm diameter. When disembarking the top of the handrail is gripped securely (correct diameter) then then there is a widened diameter pipe for approx 60cm (no grip possible) then an area that is compliant 20 above the deck. This causes the pilot embarking/ disembarking to grip the handrails (top of one bottom of another thereby placing in an awkward position to get his body off balance. Pilot unable to keep a grip with both hands continuously on hand rail due to change in diameter
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. No handhold stanchions available at the top of the Pilot ladder. Man ropes were rigged and had to be utilised during boarding. Master informed upon reaching the Bridge. The vessel will remain in port for repairs, giving ample time to make the required handhold stanchion modifications.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger slipped on a wet ramp and fractured their fibula A cruise ship passenger slipped whilst descending a wheelchair ramp on an exterior accommodation door, resulting in a fractured fibula. The cause of the slip was attributed to the ramp being wet. The ship said anti-slip tape is glued to the metal ramp to 'isolate' the possibility in wet conditions.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Vehicle carrier sustained minor damaging during berthing operations. Vehicle carrier sustained minor damaging during berthing operations. No persons were injured and no material damage sustained.
Incident type: Contact
A hire boat customer fell whilst disembarking the vessel and broke their hip. A hire boat customer was disembarking the hire boat when they lost their footing and fell back onto the boat, sustaining a broken hip. The land side ambulance services took the customer to hospital where they had surgery on their hip.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sail training vessel passenger suffered broken ribs after falling onto main hatch rails. While conducting sail training manoeuvres, a passenger fell onto the main hatch rails as the yacht's motion altered on a wave. The extent of the injury was likely increased as the main hatch was open meaning the fall was approximately 40cm further and onto a cornered aluminium rail as opposed to a rounded GRP hatch. The casualty sustained two broken ribs and was signed off strenuous activities for six to eight weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore support vessel crewmember fell in their bathroom and sustained a head injury. An offshore supply vessel crewmember was in their cabin feeling sea sick when they fell and hit their head and went unconscious. They woke and managed to get their feet unaided and went to seek help. On the stairs they fell again due to falling unconscious and were unconscious for a few minutes and was bleeding from their head. The crew administered first aid and the crewmember was disembarked when the vessel arrived at port 4 to 5 hours later and given into the care of the land side emergency services. They were awake and talking at the time of being disembarked but were disembarked via stretcher due to their condition.
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 seemed to be counterfeit. No ID plate under spreader bar. Wedges loose, aluminium rope clamps seemed to be non standard.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel's engine failed on attempt to leave port. Ro-Ro cargo vessel tested its gear prior to departing. The first engine movement given there was no response. Various attempts were made however, the main engine failed and there was a black out. The tugs assisted the vessel alongside and no other damages were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel suffered an engine failure and requested a tow. Fishing vessel suffered an engine failure and requested a tow. Crew on board wore lifejackets and returned safely ashore. No further damages.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Anchor handling supply vessel crew member was struck by a mooring rope during berthing operations resulting in an injured knee The vessel was making fast outside by another moored OSV, during berthing operations while making springs fast between vessels, the spring parted and struck a male crew member on the knee, The crew member was stretchered off the vessel once fast, taken to the hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Weighted mooring/heaving lines Weighted mooring/heaving lines
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht was swamped by a wave resulting in one crew member overboard and one sustaining a fracture A sailing yacht was in a race with five crew onboard, all wearing lifejackets. The yacht was sailing a breaking wave that swamped the cockpit and activated four lifejackets. As the water cleared three crew were in the cockpit with one sustaining a fractured tibia though this was not diagnosed until the following day. One crew member was overboard but tethered by their safety line and quickly pulled back onboard. The fifth crew member was spotted in the water about 10-15 metres away. The yacht carried out a man overboard (MOB) procedure but failed the first attempt. A Pan Pan was issued advising the Coastguard that they had a MOB and they were attempting to recover. A helicopter and search and rescue (SAR) vessel were tasked to the scene. The yacht recovered the MOB on the third attempt. Once on scene the SAR vessel assessed the crew member's condition, the crew member remained onboard and the yacht returned to shore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A landing ship crew member sustained a fractured foot during on board recreational activities. A landing ship crew member was taking part in recreational activities on board to celebrate crossing the equator, when they stubbed their toe. This resulted in the crew member sustaining a fracture which required them to take approximately 28 days off work and being medically discharged from the vessel. Reportedly the crew member had been wearing footwear before the injury but had removed it because they did not want it to get wet.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line A tanker passed a line for the pilot equipment which had a small shackle as a weight. The shackle subsequently became detached and fell to the deck of the pilot launch between the deck crew attending the ladder. The tanker crew then fitted a sand filled pouch which also became detached and landed on deck during deployment. Shackle and soft pouch retained by pilot vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger slipped on aluminium deck onboard a tender resulting in a fractured ankle A passenger had boarded one of the ship's tenders by ship's pontoon. Whilst walking into the entrance of the boat, their left foot slipped on the aluminium, not slippery deck, and their ankle twisted. They stated that they fell backward landing on the tender's floor. One of the crew members who were at the entrance to the tender to help guests sit inside the boat called the paramedic and the passenger was transferred to the medical center in a wheelchair to receive medical treatment. The passenger was diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Service ship was towing a dumb barge when it touched bottom however, no damage was reported. Service ship under pilotage was towing the dumb barge upriver when they heard a low rumbling sound. The engine speed was reduced and then stopped. The vessel heeled slightly and it became apparent that the vessel had touched bottom. A tug vessel was informed and located nearby. Initial efforts to free vessel on board seemed unsuccessful. The tug vessel was requested to provide assist pull power in addition to on board actions to free the service ship towards clearer water. This proved effective without damages.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Yacht suffered a broken rudder with crewman evacuated with seasickness and the vessel ran aground and later recovered. A sailing vessel with 1pob broke its rudder. ALB was tasked and evacuated the crewmember who was suffering from seasickness. Due to the weather conditions, it was not possible to recover the vessel. It was left to drift with a sarsitrep and navigation warning issued. The vessel later ran aground at a river entrance and was secured. They are awaiting an assessment from Receiver of Wreck.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel sustained an engine failure and were towed by another fishing vessel. Fishing vessel sustained an engine failure and were towed by another fishing vessel. There was never any imminent danger and no SAR assets were tasked.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel ran aground and was at risk of listing. Fishing vessel grounded as a result of the tide. The vessel required assistance as it was in danger of capsize. No known damages.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A diver was hit by the propeller blades of a vessel. A dive tender vessel struck a diver with the propeller when the diver surfaced. The crew who were looking out to ensure that the divers in the water are clear from the surface did not see the injured diver surface. At the same time the skipper engaged the engine and the rotating propeller struck the diver causing serious injuries in the form of lacerations to their upper extremities. Emergency services were not contacted and the diver made their own way to hospital where they received treatment. There was some indication that the skipper may have been under the influence of alcohol although this was not confirmed as no tests were carried out. The reporting party attested that the cause of the incident was due to loss of situational awareness that caused the crew observing the divers in the water to lose sight of the diver who then re-surfaced and was struck by the propeller blades.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-cargo vessel was berthing when pilot was caught by tide setting into the berth contact was made on vessel bow the two jetty walkways & fender resulting in damage to multiple structures While maneuvering the vessel to berth starboard side the pilot was caught by the tide and set into the berth. Despite avoiding efforts, contact was made with the jetty walkway by the vessel's bow; contact was also made with the fender and with a walkway in different locations. The vessel maneuvered clear of berth and subsequently berthed alongside. Following the delay in mooring, the ship was secured alongside due to a lack of safe access to the upper mooring dolphin because of the damaged walkway and had to wait for the mooring boat. The vessel reported that there was 1 soft indent on a frame 121 above the waterline, with no damage to the frame or stringers. The berth sustained damage to handrails on a walkway which had bent over from the impact.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and fell resulting in a wrist fracture. Cruise ship's passenger tripped on a sunlounge and sustained a fractured wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and required a tow A fishing vessel fouled its propeller, a search and rescue rescue was tasked to tow the vessel back to harbour. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A crew member made an error in judgement when they entered the water and separated from the vessel A crew member made an error in judgement when they left the anchored vessel and entered the water to retrieve a dropped engine part. They lost their grip and started to drift. The vessel's tender was launched to retrieve the crew member.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax vessel crew member fell through a hatch resulting in a fractured pelvis A ro-pax vessel crew member was cleaning a deck recess and had forgotten to close an access hatch. The crew member stepped back and fell through the hatch to the deck below approx. 4.5m onto their hip, they were able to move to an area where they were found by another crew member. An ambulance was called, and the crew member was disembarked into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel on a training exercise collided with a vessel they were using for towing practice A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was six crew onboard were on a training course learning the systems and handling of the vessel. The trainer was demonstrating the back up operations for the water jet propulsion steering and bucket control. The vessel was then turned hard to port in tick over and collided with another SAR vessel that they were using for towing training. No damage to either vessel. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Collision
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was secured by shackles around the side ropes only, ropes were rigged via rolling hitch to the side ropes but these were taking none of the weight and merely for show.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ships passenger twisted ankle while playing pickleball. A cruise ships passenger twisted ankle while playing pickleball. While chasing ball slipped and twisted ankle resulting in a closed fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member sustained a crush injury to their hand A fishing vessel crew member caught their hand between a metal structure onboard resulting in a crush injury. The crew member sustained a deep laceration and bruising to their hand and a possible fracture to the thumb and finger. The crew requested medical advice by radio, a helicopter was tasked to the scene to evacuate the crew member and transfer them to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational sailing vessel loss propulsion resulting in drifting and running aground. A recreational sailing vessel loss propulsion resulting in drifting and running aground. CG RECEIVED A MAYDAY TO SAY DRIFTING THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER THEY RAN AGROUND.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship had a small fire in a grill in the passenger buffet area. Cruise ship had a small fire in a grill in the passenger buffet area. One of the chefs went to remove a tray of cooking oil from the heated grill plate on the starboard side of the serving area. Whilst doing so he spilled some oil over the side of the tray onto the hot grill plate. Once the oil hit the grill it immediately flashed over and caught fire. Attending crew members quickly placed a fire blanket over the appliance. Preliminary assessment found that any fire was under control by the application of the fire blanket andthere was no further need for additional resources.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Fishing vessel's engine failed and were taken under tow by lifeboat back to moorings. Fishing vessel's engine failed and were taken under tow by lifeboat back to moorings. There was no damage to the vessel or any injuries and no imminent danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder because there was no life buoy with a self-igniting light available for immediate use, the disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer and the pilot embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions. The vessel reported that the pilot was in fact escorted by an officer to the disembarkation point as this is the usual procedure on board.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder was rigged using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. No inboard stanchion on platform, ladder not secured 1.5m above the platform. Life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. Heaving line was not available for immediate use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped over a bag and sustained a fractured hip. Cruise ship's passenger tripped on the luggage and fell forward sustaining a fractured hip.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crew member sustained a chemical burn injury to their eye A crew member was waiting to place items into a warewash machine. Nearby was a dispenser containing an alkali sodium hydroxide detergent that fed into the machine. Another crew member came into the area, opened the dispenser, as took the container out, some water that had pooled inside the dispenser came out with the container and into the face of the first crew member. Realising they had received a chemical splash to the eye, they went to a nearby sink and began washing the area and further flushed the eye with a bottle of sterile water. The crew member was off work for more than 72hrs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their wrist The passenger was proceeding to the toilets. As they were being assisted out of their wheelchair, they stumbled and fell, landing on their right arm and hitting their head. With assistance from their partner and a crew member they were able to get back up. The passenger went to the medical centre to receive medical treatment for a fractured right wrist. The passenger remains onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel went aground whilst navigating close to the shore. A sailing vessel was being navigated in a coastal area as part of a sight-seeing voyage, when the crew decided it would be better to turn back and move away from the coast due to the presence of icebergs. Whilst re-tracing their previous GPS track, the crewmember on the helm took action to avoid an iceberg and the vessel grounded in shallow water. The vessel was able to be manoeuvred off the bottom without assistance and the crew carried out a damage assessment. No water ingress or damage was discovered and the crew monitored the situation for the remainder of the return voyage to port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fractured knee A cruise ship passenger was in their cabin and appeared to be disorientated. The passengers partner called the medical centre asking for assistance, one of the medical team arrived and waited outside with a wheelchair. The passenger walked towards the exit but fell forwards landing heavily on their knees. The passenger was helped to the wheelchair and taken to the medical centre. An x-ray was taken a fracture to the right knee confirmed. The area has been inspected without defects.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A Ro-Ro Cargo Ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A Ro-Ro Cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder due to the fact that it was secured using only shackles and the second to bottom rubber step was loose and therefore not in the correct position. There were no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo's crew member sustained an injury while adjusting the mooring rope. A general cargo vessel was moored and engaged in cargo operations when its crew member sustained a finger injury whilst dealing with mooring ropes. The casualty attempted to adjust the mooring rope without assistance. They were taken ashore for further medical assistance and required surgery for a finger injury. No damages/other injuries reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped on the stairs and injured their ankle. Cruise ship's passenger was descending the stairs when they slipped. This resulted in a fractured ankle. No defects reported in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing dinghy made contact with a tug that was offering assistance. A sailing dinghy was partially capsized ahead of a tug. The tug did not alter course and ran over the mast of the dinghy breaking it into pieces. No injuries were reported and/or damage to the tug.
Incident type: Collision
An inland waterways passenger vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An inland waterways passenger vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. There were no stanchions fitted at the deck for the pilot to hold to transition from ladder to deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel partially grounded during an exercise. A search and rescue vessel was carrying out a training exercise when the vessel partially grounded and sustained minor damage to a propeller blade. The skipper was maneuvering the vessel close to the coast and when attempting to move astern to return back to open waters it made contact with a rock, bending a propeller blade. The skipper reported that they had misjudged the space available for the maneuvering.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. No inboard stanchion on lower platform.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel's net was stuck on the propeller resulting in a tow. Fishing vessel's net got stuck on the propeller and resulted in the vessel to drift. There was no immediate danger to the vessel however, the weather conditions were bad so they requested a tow. No further damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Rowing vessel with children on board capsized resulting in medical assistance for 1 person. Capsized rowing boat with children and a coach on board. Assistance was provided and everyone was fine expect for 1 person who required further medical assistance due to the cold weather.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cruise ship crew member fell and sustained a fractured foot. A crew member had finished work and went back to their cabin. They stepped up on a chair to tidy up top of the wardrobe and due ships movement they fell over and landed on their left foot. No pain was noticed at the time of accident and they ended up going to bed. Next morning they woke up and felt pain in left foot, told their supervisor and then attended the medical centre onboard, where it was confirmed they had they had suffered a fractured foot.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Windfarm crew boat made contact with unknown object. Windfarm crew boat made contact with unknown object. Vessel kept to port side of the channel. Master experienced banking effect and then the vessel touching something.
Incident type: Contact
Wind farm support vessel lost power to both engine resulting in loss of steering and being towed to safety. Wind farm support vessel lost power to both engine resulting in loss of steering and being towed to safety. Vessel towed to safety all crew safe and well.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel started taking on water resulting in a search and rescue vessel assisting Sailing vessel taking on water resulting in RNLI assisting to recover to safe place. Sailing vessel taking on water with 1 POB. The vessel was assisted into marina by the RNLI team who then secured the vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A fire alongside in a marina affected four vessels, three of them were lost. A yacht alongside in a marina caught fire and the fire spread to three more surrounding yachts that were moored nearby. One yacht was able to move away and was damaged on the stern area, reportedly severely, the other three yachts burned down to the keel and then sank. There were no injuries but there was significant pollution in the marina which was contained to the area around the sunken vessels using a floating boom.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A pilot was disembarking a vessel using a pilot ladder when they slipped and fell into the water A bulk carrier under pilotage had berthed in a port. The pilot proceed to disembark down the ladder before the pilot vessel was in position. The pilot slipped from the ladder and fell into the water, the lifejacket inflated and the pilot boat proceeded with a man overboard (MOB) recovery. No injury to the pilot and the pilot ladder was rigged in accordance to SOLAS regs.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-Ro cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ro-Ro cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Weight of ladder held on cargo securing strops, not securing ropes. Securing ropes were slack.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Paint on side of ship incorrectly indicated a combination ladder was required. Crew informed. Ladder was attached via shackles to sideropes. Crew informed. Heaving line was not available, manrope used to bring pilots bag onboard. General condition of ladder suggested it is reaching the end of it's life span.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A workboat's rubber fender caught fire after it shifted over the exhaust. A workboat was entering a dock when one of the vessel's rubber fenders caught fire. It had shifted and covered the exhaust and caught fire because of the heat. The crew stopped the vessel and extinguished the fire before proceeding on their way without further issues.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sail training vessel briefly went aground during a training course. A sail training vessel was on a pilotage passage out of a harbour. The vessel left the harbour, passed a lateral post leaving it to starboard then altered course towards a small channel, soon after the vessel grounded. The vessel turned to starboard, and proceeded back into the main channel and returned to a pontoon. Once alongside the vessel was checked for water ingress and damage and was monitored throughout the day.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured to deck strong points with shackles. Side ropes secured to / bundled around handrail stanchions causing an obstruction. No lifebuoy in vicinity of boarding area.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel grounded at the entrance to a river and later refloated with no damage A sailing vessel leaving a river when it grounded at the entrance. An anchor was dropped with nine crew leaving the vessel. One crew member remained onboard to wait for the flood tide and the vessel to refloat. The keelbox was checked for water ingress with none reported. No other damage/injuries reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Several steps had loose chocs which were moving freely. The master informed the pilot that a replacement ladder would be sourced before departure.
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. The ladder was secured only with a locking bar (no securing ropes). The locking bar securing pin was not fitted meaning the bar could slide free under lateral movement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pleasure vessel was taking on water and received a tow back to port. A pleasure motor vessel with 6 people on board was at anchor without power and was taking on water. They were not able to pump out the ingress of water and the local lifeboat service attended, providing an emergency pump. The crew on board the flooding vessel disembarked and the local lifeboat service set up a tow, to bring the vessel back to port. There were no injuries or pollution and the source of the flooding was not identified at the time. The tow was deemed necessary as the vessel was in danger from the rate of water ingress.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A self-discharging bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was in poor condition, frayed in places and rubbing where the ladder was in contact with the deck edge.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
RO-PAX vessel was recovering its rescue boat when control of the winch was lost, causing the rescue boat to drop and the winch handle to spin without control RO-PAX vessel was recovering its rescue boat using a motorised davitt winch when the winch began paying out and the boat slipped. The decision was made to cease use of the motorised winch and revert to am anual operation. A crewmember inserted a winch handle and began winding the winch in. This was tiring and so decided to swap with another crew member. In the process of handing over, there was a moment whereby the winch was not being held by the current crew member or the crew member coming to replace him and the rescue boat began to drop and the winch handle span without any control or way of stopping it. The rescue boat dropped approximately 3 meters before coming to rest and the winch handle stopping. There were no injuries and no damage to the rescue boat or the RO-PAX vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A container vessel crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line that was filled with metal scraps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles only. Mate on deck and Master informed why rope securing's should be used.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell resulting in a fractured wrist A cruise ship passenger was stepping out of the shower when their right foot slipped on a mat and they fell hit their left arm on the tiled floor. The passenger went to the medical centre and was treated for a fractured wrist. The area was inspected and no defects or deficiencies were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fracture to the upper arm A cruise ship passenger was in a play centre playing and running around when they fell on the deck. They tried to break the fall by putting out their left hand sustaining a fracture on the upper arm. The area inspected with no defects reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A replenishment tanker had a galley fire resulting in no damage. A replenishment tanker experienced a galley fire caused by deep fat fryers. During preparations for lunch, four galley fryers were turned on, however two of the deep fat fryers did not have oil in and this resulted in overheating and the fryers tripping. The galley staff reset the trip switch and attempted to start the fryers again, this resulted in debris and residual oil in the two empty fryers igniting. This ignition caused a fire that was extinguished with a foam extinguisher and isolating the electrical power. The cause of the fire was turning on the fryers without any oil in them. The two empty fryers were damaged but there was no further damage and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A passenger on a passenger ship fell in the cabin and suffered a serious injury. Passenger ship reported an injured passenger who fell in the cabin toilet and suffered a serious injury. The passenger reported that they were feeling nauseas and lightheaded which resulted in them passing out. They sustained a closed fracture (left neck of the humerus). They were treated by the ship's doctor. No further injuries and/or damages were reported.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carriers pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bulk carriers pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Ropes stretched on one side. Chocks out of position, rubber step and spreader free to move up and down. Damage also noted on rubber step. Pilot refused boarding until new ladder rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A singlehanded sailing vessel crewmember fell overboard and was rescued by another sailing vessel. A single handed sailing vessel was being navigated by its skipper back into harbor under engine power when the skipper fell over board and became entangled in ropes. The skipper was dragged behind the vessel which span in circles before they managed to free themselves. The casualty was reported to have gone under water and inhaled water. They were not wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device. The water temperature was reported to be 13 degrees centigrade and the casualty was in the water for approximately 60 minutes before being recovered by the skipper of another sailing vessel. Meanwhile, the sailing vessel ran aground on mud. The casualty was brought ashore by the skipper of the vessel and taken into the care of the paramedics and ambulance service. The casualty was suffering the effects of drowning and hypothermia. The local lifeboat service towed the vessel back to a public marina to prevent it from floating free and causing damage around the harbor once the tide rose again.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger collapsed in the shower and sustained severe burns A cruise ship passenger was taking a shower and had collapsed, they were later found by a family member. The passenger had severe burns to the lower body and mid torso. A medic was dispatched to attend to the passenger, they were transported to the medical centre where they were stabilised. At the next port the passenger was medically disembarked and taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A replenishment tanker crew member suffered a spinal injury. A replenishment tanker crew member was on board the vessel's patrol boat when it went over a wave, causing the crew member to sustain a spinal injury. The crewmember was acting as bowman for the boat and left their seat too early at the same time as the boat went over a wave, causing the crewmember to lose their footing. The crew member was brought back on board the main vessel and first aid was applied and they were immobilised in a stretcher before being evacuated ashore for hospital treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A narrowboat started to take on water and suffered engine failure. A recreational motor vessel (narrowboat) started to take on water in the engine room and subsequently experienced main engine failure resulting in propulsion failure. The local emergency services dispatched a vessel which set up a pump to get the water out of the engine room and towed the vessel to a nearby berth where repairs could be carried out. There were no injuries or pollution as a result of the incident.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
The derrick of a twin-rig trawler struck a shore worker during landing operations. A fishing vessel had just arrived in port and the crew were being assisted by shore workers to prepare for landing the catch. A crew member was operating the vessel's derrick but then lost control of it, causing it to swing out across the quayside, striking one of the shore workers on the head. The shore worker was not seriously injured but was frightened by the incident. It is unclear whether or not the person was struck by the body of the derrick or one of the wires.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell while dancing resulting in closed fracture to the foot. Cruise ship passenger fell while dancing resulting in closed fracture to the foot.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo ship made contact with a quay whilst coming alongside A cargo vessel was coming alongside when it made contact with a quayside resulting in damaging the metal capping.
Incident type: Contact
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Vintage pilot ladder used for embarkation (2009) with uneven steps. Maybe time for this ladder to be retired. For disembarkation a relatively modern, (2021) was used which was an improvement, but also looked a bit tired.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel grounded and parted lines whilst alongside a berth A general cargo vessel broke multiple mooring lines whilst berthed at a NAABSA (Not always afloat but safely aground) berth. The tide fell during the night and at low water the crew discovered that the vessel had broken away from the berth and was about 10-15m away and had broken all but one mooring line. On the same day, the incident happened again. The break away from the berth was unexpected however vessels regularly sit on the bottom at this particular berth and the issue was thought to be exacerbated by sediment build up caused by heavy rain. Extra mooring ropes with a higher breaking strain will be used in the future and the terminal is carrying out a survey of the berth. There were no other damages aside from the mooring lines and no injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Small passenger vessel's prop fell off while coming alongside and made light contact with the pier. Small passenger vessel's prop fell off while coming alongside and made light contact with the pier resulting in minor paint damage. Vessel had been in for out of water inspection/maintenance under shipyard care. Vessel was moved on request by shipyard to harbour, when propeller came off.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A canal boat passenger fell over and sustained an arm injury A canal boat was returning to its mooring when a crew member was alerted that a passenger had fallen over below deck and was laying on their back on the floor. The passenger was passed into the care of the ambulance service and taken to hospital for treatment for a fractured arm. The passenger walked with a crutch due to a medical condition and thought they may have caught their toe on the brass transition strip (joining non slip flooring between the interior of the boat and the covered bow area). The strip was examined and no faults were found with it.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore supply vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. An offshore supply vessel has a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. The vessel construction was such that there is a 4m gap in the bulwark adjacent to the rescue zone that was being used as the pilot boarding area. There were no-handholds or stanchions rigged. The swell at the time was 2m and the pilot declined to board.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a shoulder injury. Cruise ship's passenger was walking when they tripped and lost their balance. They fell forward landing on their shoulder. No defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger sustained a dislocated knee. A cruise ship passenger dislocated their knee whilst attempting to remove their footwear. They were in their cabin and balanced on one leg with the other leg resting across it. This put more pressure on the right knee than it could take, causing it to dislocate. The passenger reported that they had a knee replacement previously which could have lead to the knee becoming weaker. The area was inspected and there were no defects or substances that could have contributed to the incident. The guest was advised to sit down in future to remove their footwear.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cable layer was making fast when a mooring bollard sheered. A cable laying vessel was making fast when the tightening stern line and bollard sheered. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Yacht crew member stood on heads compartment & fell sideways through the side door hitting head on part of the furniture The vessel was on passage when a male crew member went below to use the heads. He was standing in the head compartment when he fell sideways, through the side door, and hit his head on some part of the furniture in the forward cabin. The skipper went below to find out where he was and found him sitting on the leeward berth in the saloon and had a wound to his temple and was vomiting. The skipper called the local coast guard to ask for medical advice, who arranged for a medico call and the yacht turned to return to a nearby port. The skipper and the coastguard doctor discussed his symptoms and expected time to port. A lifeboat was also tasked to assist, the yacht in progressing towards a port under power, with a lifeboat alongside to transfer two crew on board the yacht who provided an assessment of the crew member. The lifeboat crew asked the coastguard for paramedic assistance. The paramedics arrived by helicopter and were transferred to the yacht via the lifeboat. The paramedic and crew member were lifted off directly from the yacht and transferred to the hospital. The yacht continued towards a port under its own power, the crew member had a scan & he was returned home having suffered a potential concussion but without any internal bleeding or fractures.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Handholds were not securely fastened to the ship's bulwarks to enable the pilot to step safely and comfortably from the top of the ladder on to the ship's deck. A tripping line was fitted to the bottom of the ladder, or was rigged not in accordance with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) 2.1.5.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-Ro passenger ship rolled resulting in a serious passenger injury. A Ro-Ro passenger vessel informed passengers of the weather prior to boarding; letters were handed out and the master warned everyone prior to departure. A passenger was being helped with their tray to a table by a passenger services assistant when the vessel took a heavy roll to port. This resulted in the passenger to lose their balance and slide across the deck. The individual sustained multiple friction burns to their elbows and forearms as well as a fractured wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)