baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A sailing yacht experienced a power failure to navigation instruments and lights A sailing yacht while motor cruising at night experienced a power failure to the navigation instruments and lights. The yacht was heading into a marina but without a depth gauge requested assistance. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was deployed to assist the yacht with two crew onboard to a place of safety.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel crew member hit in head by a cleat resulting in concussion The skipper was asked to move the vessel to another berthing point in a port and when they were mooring the vessel one cleat was broken and the crewmember was superficially hit in the head.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel damaged it's rigging whilst on passage A sailing vessel was on a delivery passage with a crew of eleven. Most of the crew were below deck with one watch on deck and at the helm. There were a couple of slightly confused waves, the vessel rolled moderately and the main gaff broke. The two halyards which kept the gaff up got wrapped around the cross trees, making it impossible to lower the sail. A decision was made to motor to more sheltered waters to assess and resolve the problem. The crew were able to free and lower the gaff to deck. The following morning the vessel headed for a harbour where repairs could be carried out.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel lost power and was unable to haul gear Fishing vessel lost power while gear was out and was unable to move or be towed if the gear could not be recovered. They were assisted by local lifeboat team who brought batteries and cables to jumpstart the engine. The fishing vessel was then able to regain power, haul the gear and proceed back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing vessel ran aground and was taking on water A small sailing vessel with 2 POB ran aground on a sand bank after making a turn which resulted in waves coming over the vessel and swamping the engine. The local lifeboat services attended and stood by until the vessel refloated, whereupon they towed the vessel back into port and assisted them in mooring alongside. There was no pollution, no injuries or damages reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A trailing suction hopper dredger experienced an oil spill A trailing suction hopper dredger was taking on fresh water bunkers whilst alongside when an overflow of freshwater mixed with lube oil was observed coming from one of the lube oil overflow vents. The freshwater bunkering was immediately stopped and the crew attempted to contain the spillage but about 50ltrs of lube oil/water mixture went into the harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger ship crew member injured their back, whilst turning. A passenger ship crew member was preparing a drink for a guest. Whilst preparing the drink, they turned and in doing so, sprained their knee
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro/Ro passenger vessel sustained a port main engine defect resulting in a manual shutdown and contact with the harbour wall. Ro/Ro passenger vessel developed a fault with the port main engine upon departure. Due to the seriousness of the fault the port engine was shut down. The vessel was left to manoeuvre with the starboard main engine and two thrusters. The master decided to abort departure and manoeuvre onto the berth within the harbour. The vessel made contact with the adjacent harbour wall resulting in damage to the ship's side belting. There were no reports of injuries or further damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger tripped at the bottom of an internal staircase and fell resulting in a fractured hip A cruise ship passenger was walking down a flight of stairs then turned to the left at the bottom but did not take into account the curved steps which extend from the bottom of the flight of stairs. The passenger fell down onto their right side. The passenger was taken to the medical centre where a fracture to the right hip was confirmed and disembarked at the next port. The area was inspected, the stairs were found to be free from defects.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser and pwc collided resulting in one injury and damage to both vessels. A motor cruiser and Jetski collided with the Jetski hitting the the starboard side of the motor cruiser near the bow. The Jetski and the master of the Jetski went underneath the motor cruiser. The master of the motor cruiser then stopped the engine of the motor cruiser. The Jetski master and Jetski then surfaced at the stern of the motor cruiser. The master and passengers in the motor cruiser retrieved Jetski master from the water. The Jetski master had multiple serious wounds, believed to be from the propeller of the motor cruiser. The motor cruiser then headed at speed towards a pier, with the passengers attracting the attention of the officials in the lake. The official called the emergency services and attended to the Jetski master until the ambulance arrived. The Jetski master was then taken to hospital due to the lacerations to his torso and upper leg as well as a head injury. The injuries were sufficiently significant that the master of the Jetski was taken to intensive care but the injuries were not life threatening.
Incident type: Collision
An oil tanker made contact with a quayside during berthing operations Whilst an oil tanker was berthing the pilot onboard reported that vessel had made contact with the west end of the berth with the starboard aft quarter of the vessel. No injury or noticeable damage nor pollution. The pilot boat was requested to check for any pollution from the vessel of the berth. No pollution seen.
Incident type: Contact
Offshore supply vessel port quarter made contact with bascule bridge abutment An offshore supply vessel whilst under pilotage made contact with a bridge on it's port quarter.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a submerged object A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to carry out a search on a river. Whilst searching, the vessel made contact with an uncharted object in 6m of water. The vessel was able to return to shore using both engines without any problem. A crack on one propeller was identified and the propeller replaced, the engine checked and the vessel put back on service.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A single-handed fishing vessel suffered propulsion failure and was towed back to port A single-handed creel potter was heading out to where it had left its creel pots when it experienced propulsion failure and was not able to restart the engine. The skipper alerted the coastguard and the vessel was towed back to its home port. The engine was later repaired. There was no damage, injuries or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro cargo vessel had an incorrectly rigged pilot ladder A ro-ro cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder that was secured using shackles not ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained an injured eye A fishing vessel crewmember suffered a penetrating eye injury after the vessel went over a wave and the knife they were holding went up into their eye, piecing the eyelid and causing a visual disturbance. The vessel made its way to 1nm from shore and the casualty was evacuated.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A port tender crew member fell overboard A port tender crewmember fell overboard whilst reaching over the side of the vessel to release a mooring line. He was partially submerged and his lifejacket didn't activate. The crew on board helped maneuver him around to the aft part of the vessel where he was recovered. He was in the water for approximately 1.5 mins. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel crew member injured their ankle during an exercise A search and rescue vessel was on a training exercise, the vessel went close to a beach to complete a crew transfer practice on to the rocks. The crew member disembarked to the rocks successfully, they lost their footing whilst climbing back in over the side, their foot became trapped between a rock and the bow of the vessel. The helm eased off on the engine power and the other crew helped the the crew member into the vessel. The ankle was checked out and consequently diagnosed as a torn ligament.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell in their cabin resulting in a fractured rib. An elderly cruise ship passenger fell over in their cabin resulting a fractured rib. The casualty went to the dining room and reported to a member of staff. The casualty was transferred to the medical clinic onboard via wheelchair. The vessel was alongside during this incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A RIB made contact with a cardinal mark, resulting in one fatality A rib with a helm and two passengers departed a quay bound for a marina nearby. The helms steered out through a channel and increased speed. The rib collided with a cardinal buoy, veered to starboard ejecting the two passengers overboard. The kill cord was pulled to stop the engine. One of passenger swam back to the rib and was helped aboard by the helm. The other passenger could not be seen. The rib was paddled as the engine would not restart to a nearby pontoon and raise the alarm. Multi search and rescue (SAR) assets were tasked to the scene but the passenger was not found. The passenger's body was found and recovered twelve days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational hire boat ran aground, was towed off and continued under its own power Recreational hire boat ran aground on rocks. It required a tow to get off but, once afloat it was able to continue under its own power
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Motor cruiser suffered water ingress and required towage to port A motor cruiser experienced water ingress and the vessel was assisted back to port by a search and rescue vessel where the vessel was then lifted out of the water to prevent any further water ingress.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Sailing yacht close quarters situation with two ro-pax vessels A ro-pax vessel was exiting a harbour, as it made it's way along a channel another ro-pax vessel was inbound for the harbour. The outbound ro-pax vessel noticed a sailing yacht ahead of the inbound ro-pax vessel and considered that it had passed ahead. The outbound ro-pax vessel was waiting for an area on it's starboard side to clear before turning. When the vessel turned to continue it's passage out, the sailing yacht had come around and was crossing back in front of the inbound ro-pax vessel. This instigated a crash stop from the inbound ro-pax vessel and five short blasts on the horn. The sailing yacht then proceeded to the in front of the outbound ro-pax vessel as it was turning to starboard, the vessel was slowed to allow the sailing yacht to pass, the outbound ro-pax vessel also sound five short blast.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel suffered mechanical failure due to suspected water-contaminated fuel oil A general cargo vessel experienced propulsion failure due to water contaminated fuel oil which resulted in the vessel being towed to a nearby port. There was no material damage to the vessel and no pollution. The source of the breakdown is contaminated bunkers.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder due to the fact that there was a tripping line fitted to the bottom of the ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motor vessel started taking on water and was towed to shore A recreational motor vessel was taking on water resulting in two search and rescue (SAR) vessels being tasked. The crew abandoned the vessel and made their own way to shore unhurt. One SAR vessel towed the vessel to shore where it was recovered to a trailer. The bungs were missing and it was reported that the hull had three holes at the bow.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A cargo vessel used a dangerously weighted heaving line A cargo vessel was making fast to a tug. The cargo vessel sent down a dangerously weighted heaving line which was found to be filled with various nuts and bolts upon further inspection. No injury was caused to any of the crew members, the item was cut off and a suitable weight was sent back to the cargo vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow from lifeboat. A small fishing vessel's engine failed resulting in a tow from a lifeboat due to the poor weather conditions.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS conforming Pilot ladder arrangement A general cargo vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder as the construction did not meet the SOLAS standards. The vessel first rigged a ladder that resembled an embarkation ladder (lacking spreader steps and rubber bottom steps) with a retrieving rope on the bottom rung. The vessel then rigged a second ladder that was a pilot ladder. This ladder was rigged with a retrieving rope connected to the bottom step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Ladder has apparent non compliant swing down platform that compromises the access to deck by having the stanchions higher than the deck and so making it not easy to reach the stanchion when you arrive at the top of the ladder. Stanchion not continuous to the deck as per IMO resolution. Also standing legs for platform could allow ladder steps to rest against them and so act as a deck tongue and so not compliant.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel had a near miss with a cruise ship A ro-pax vessel had a near miss with a cruise ship as it departed from port as a result of miss communication.
Incident type: Collision
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 secured to stanchions not deck. Stanchions wobbly with a large amount of movement.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell, resulting in a fractured hip A cruise ship passenger was walking out of a restaurant when they tripped on their clothing and fell, resulting in a fractured hip. The passenger was seen to by the medical team onboard and spent the night in the medical centre. The passenger was disembarked for further treatment at hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Lifeboat experienced an engine overheating problem and was towed to safety A search and rescue vessel was towed back to safe water after experiencing propulsion failure due to engine overheating. There were no injuries, pollution or damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel fouled their prop and became anchored to the sea bed. They were freed and towed to a marina. A fishing vessel fouled its prop and became anchored to the sea bed by a wire from the towing doors. RNLI ALB freed the vessel and provided a tow to the marina. The vessel sustained a 2 inch hole near rubbing strake on port side. No water ingress and well above the waterline but through the outer skin. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. It was rigged through a trap-door arrangement as part of a combination ladder. However the ladder was behind a wide beam and stanchions meaning that there was no continuous 2m climb through the trap door/above the platform of the combination as required.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. General cargo vessel's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. After climbing the ladder the pilot cutter deckhand noticed one of the steps had split all the way across. Once onboard it was also noted that the ladder was secured using shackles. There was no secondary ladder so the master was informed that they would need to obtain a replacement ladder prior to leaving the port. He was also informed that the ladder cannot be secured with shackles as it does not comply with SOLAS regulations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sail training vessel grounded at the entrance to a channel A sail training vessel was entering a channel when it went aground. The vessel was under power and with a student navigating at the helm. No damage to the vessel or injuries to the crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell resulting in a fractured arm A cruise ship was at sea when a heavy rain shower passed over the vessel. A passenger was on their balcony when the rain shower started, as they headed inside, they slipped on the wet deck. The passenger put out their arm in an attempt out to stop them falling causing a fracture to their right arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dive vessel grounded resulting in 2 persons being extracted by helicopter with a head and back injury. Dive vessel grounded quite hard resulting in 2 crewman falling over. They were later extracted by helicopter with a head and back injury due to the inaccessibility of the location. Both patients discharged from hospital later that day. No damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Motor cruiser capsized resulting in the 2 BOP required rescuing Small recreational cruiser capsized resulting in two people overboard, vessel nearby assisted the causalities out of the water one casualty was okay and went home to heat up while the other was taken to hospital with suspected hypothermia and an injury to his face about his eye.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
RIB capsized and required a tow from a lifeboat The vessel was found upside down, the casualties were seen up on the shoreline also up on their knees in water, and was towed by a lifeboat to the nearest port after the vessel righted itself after a few attempts had failed previously. All casualties were recovered safely and no injuries were confirmed.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
Sail training vessel made contact with a buoy resulting in superficial damage. A sail training vessel was sailing across an entrance to a sound. A crew member accompanied by trainees were positioned on the foredeck taking topsails down. Visibility to the starboard bow was obstructed by the sail. The vessel's starboard forward rubbing strake made contact with a buoy. Superficial damage to the rubbing strake and boom on the starboard side. No injuries to crew or trainees.
Incident type: Contact
An inshore tug experienced propulsion failure due to contaminated fuel A harbour workboat was underway when the engines failed. The vessel was towed into a nearby marina where the fuel system was investigated. The fuel was found to be contaminated and there was air in the system. The system was bled and the filters were replaced. The vessel reported in the future they will arrange professional testing of fuel to avoid contamination complications.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel sustained an engine fault and was towed by another fishing vessel. A fishing vessel experienced a drop in oil pressure and an engine fault. The main engine was shut down. The vessel with six crew onboard requested assistance and was towed by another fishing vessel safely to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel crew member injured their shoulder during heavy weather A general cargo vessel crew member was doing routine rounds in the steering room when they lost their footing due to the vessel rolling during heavy weather. The crew member hit their right shoulder against the door frame. First aid was administered and later the crew member was transferred ashore where a hospital diagnosed a dislocated shoulder. The crew member was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser suffered a suspected engine fire, but returned to port escorted by another vessel A motor cruiser suffered a suspected engine fire and issued a Mayday. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessel and another vessel were tasked to assist. Once on scene a crew member from one of the SAR vessels transferred to the motor cruiser to assess the situation but the fire had been extinguished and the smoke had cleared. The vessel was able to make its own way to port using one engine and escorted by one of the SAR vessels. Once in port it was met by the fire service as a precaution.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Cruise ship passenger sustained a serious injury from falling A cruise ship passenger sustained serious injuries to their hip after rushing into the lavatory of their cabin and missing the step resulting in them falling onto their side and sustaining closed fractures to their hip. There was no other damage or injuries. Since the vessel was alongside, the injured passenger was taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel crew member suffered a hand injury after a block fell from the mast A ro-pax vessel crew member was securing a halyard to a railing, whilst doing so a block fell from the top of the mast and hit the crew member on the hand causing instant pain. First aid and cold packs were administered, the crew member was sent to hospital for an assessment. No bones were broken but there was significant swelling.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel damaged a propeller whilst launching Immediately prior to the launch of a search and rescue (SAR) vessel from its carriage and on application of power, the helm realised they were close to rocks. The helm manoeuvred hard to port, causing the port propeller to make contact with the carriage. The propeller was significantly damaged and the carriage's rubber strips sustained lacerations.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped on a chair leg and sustained a fractured arm A cruise ship was in port when a passenger tripped on a chair leg and fell to the floor. When they stood up, the passenger had severe pain in the right shoulder. The passenger was referred to a hospital ashore for further assessment and treatment for a fractured right humerus.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fish carrier vessel ran agound causing minor damage to the hull and water ingress Fish carrier vessel ran aground, the RNLI were called but a tow wasn't established as the vessel managed to refloat in the tide. The vessel has had divers look at the hull for damage and there was denting and a small hole in the hull causing some water ingress which was filled up with foam to prevent any further water ingress.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel broached in a wave resulting in three crew overboard A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to collect four people from a sandbank that was surrounded at hight tide. On approach to the bank the vessel with four crew onboard broached on a wave and suffered a knock down which resulted in three crew being ejected into the water. The remaining crew member turned the vessel about and collected the crew members, there were no injuries or damage to the vessel and they continued with the service with no further issue. On return to shore the boat was inspected and crew assessed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo vessel made heavy contact from the quayside General cargo ship made heavy contact with the quayside, no damage above the waterline and a small hole below the waterline. The water ingress was controlled by the crew.
Incident type: Contact
A service vessel's fast rescue craft ran aground and re-floated on the tide A service vessel's fast rescue craft (FRC) was deployed as part of a water routine for maintenance, the intention was also to conduct a navigation exercise for experience using a buoyed channel off the coast. During the transit a sandbank went unnoticed and it was identified that the buoyage was particularly poor. Before the operation could be aborted the FRC ran aground on the sandbank with an ebbing tide. The crew were unable to dislodge the FRC, this resulted in the FRC remaining on the sandbank for 4.5 hours. On the flood tide the FRC was re-floated and the crew navigated back to the service vessel. No damage to the FRC and no persons injured.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
General cargo vessel made light contact with the quayside on departure from port. General cargo vessel made light contact with the quayside with its bow on departure from port. Minor damage to the quayside. No injuries were reported.
Incident type: Contact
Fishing vessel briefly grounded at harbour entrance before refloating. Fishing vessel briefly grounded at harbour entrance before refloating. No damages or injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Angling vessel ran aground and began taking on water. The vessel was towed back to safety Privately chartered angling vessel with 5 people on board ran aground and began taking on water. Description from the search and rescue asset on scene was that the vessel was 'well down at the stern and water was coming in over the gunwales'. The vessel was towed back to the hire company and on return the search and rescue asset advised two other boats from the hire company not to go out, so they turned back.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A SAR vessel crewmember sustained a back injury. A search and rescue vessel crewmember sustained fractured vertebrae. Whilst the vessel was going over a wave and as it dipped down into the following trough, the crewmember crashed against the seat with force, resulting in the injury. This was reported to be due to the fact that the crewmember could not see the larger than usual wave that the vessel encountered due to it being night time, and therefore could not prepare themselves for it.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax crewmember scalded their hands resulting in a serious injury A ro-pax crew member suffered burn injuries after falling into a boiling pot. During arrival at port, a galley crewmember was alone in the galley when they reportedly fell into a boiling pot on the hob, resulting in both their hands being burned. It is not confirmed why they fell. They were given medical first aid on board under the guide of shore medical personnel over the phone. Once the vessel arrived alongside, the galley crewmember was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container Vessel had a Non-SOLAS compliant Pilot ladder A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder because the lower spreader had a crack that had been repaired with glue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship made contact with a shore crane boom during heavy weather A container vessel was alongside, mooring lines were deployed with six headlines and six stern lines. Mooring winches were put on auto-tension mode. The day before it was noticed by shoreside workers that the vessel had ranged throughout the day, and a report was made. Cargo operations were suspended due to high winds. Quay cranes were pinned down as per port policy. Whilst the vessel and shore staff were ready to recommence cargo operations, it was reported that the vessel had made contact with the quay crane boom, this was due to the vessel having ranged along the berth about 15m. The vessels' bridge front railing was damaged in three locations. A quay crane boom and anti-collision spreaders were also damaged.
Incident type: Contact
A single handed sailing yacht ran aground on a beach and later re-floated A sailing yacht under sail grounded on a lee shore. The lone skipper tried to get the sails down but required assistance as the tide was falling. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel and coastguard team were deployed to assist to either recover the skipper or the vessel. The SAR vessel was able to assist the vessel back into safe water.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel crew member fell overboard whilst they were shooting nets A fishing vessel was shooting nets when one side became stuck, the crew went to look and noticed a crew member had fallen overboard. They were in the water for approximately 1 minute, and were recovered using a man overboard sling by the other crew. The crew member who fell overboard only went as far as chest depth, did not have their head under the water and was recovered uninjured. The crew member was still required to be medically checked on arrival in port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Bulk carrier pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations, the ladder was secured with shackles and not rope tails.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel made contact with a quayside Whilst a general cargo vessel was berthing, the tidal effects pushed the vessel onto the quayside causing some damage to the quayside and the bulbous bow.
Incident type: Contact
Oil tanker made contact with an alongside ro/ro cargo vessel resulting in minor damage. An oil tanker made contact with a ro/ro cargo vessel which was alongside resulting in small dents above the waterline and damage to external paintwork. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Collision
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember slipped on the vehicle deck resulting in a fractured metatarsal. Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember slipped on the vehicle deck during embarkation resulting in a fractured metatarsal.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel crew member trapped their thumb in a creel winch A fishing vessel crew member was working with creels coming in over the winch when they caught their left thumb in the creel winch.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship tender lost propulsion resulting in a tow from another tender. Cruise ship's tender lost p[propulsion and was towed by another tender to the ship's pontoon. The guests were disembarked and the tender was fixed before departure. There were no injuries to guests or crew or damage to the tender.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel was demasted and crew member injured A recreational sailing vessel was demasted and one crewmember injured their back in the incident. The crewmember made their own way to hospital after the vessel was towed into port by the local lifeboat service. There were no other injuries, damage or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug vessel grounded after completing a berthing operation A tug was completing berthing operations when the vessel grounded. It glanced the bottom and the crew completed full checks. The tug returned to berth where further checks were completed. No damage was identified and water integrity was checked.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel crewmember sustained injuries after being pulled onto the net drum. A fishing vessel crewmember suffered a broken shoulder blade whilst hauling nets. The crew member was guiding the foot rope of the net onto the winch drum. The winch was proceeding at slow speed. At some point the crew member's hand became entangled in the net meshes and he was dragged into the drum of the winch sustaining injuries to his ribs and shoulder blade later diagnosed a breakages to ribs 5 & 6 and shoulder blade on his left side.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container from a container ship fell and narrowly missed a tug vessel. A tug vessel was pushing on a container vessel above the port quarter in poor weather conditions. The master of the tug observed a container had fallen from the container vessel and it landed around 10 metres from the tug. There no injuries and no damage sustained to either vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser suffered water ingress and engine failure A recreational motor cruiser with four crew on board was taken under tow by a search and rescue (SAR) vessel after suffering engine failure and water ingress, the vessel was taken out of the water in port for repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing yacht ran aground on rocks Sailing yacht with one person ran aground on rocks. One person rescued by local authorities.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Chemical tanker pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards, the ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations and the 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. Whilst secured with rope lashings the port side ladder's weight was resting on a spreader. The ladder steps were painted, although essentially looked sound and are not currently a slippage issue. Starboard ladder was free from any coatings but on closer inspection had chocks missing on the rubber steps and other steps were loose. Rigging issues were discussed on board and hopefully understood by the crew for rectifying.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two fishing vessels over 10m collided with each other Two fishing vessels collided with each other, one went bow first into the stbd side of the other. They were able to make their way back to the harbor without assistance.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel developed an uncontrollable ingress of water and sank A fishing vessel developed an uncontrollable ingress of water through the rudder stock while in the open ocean in what was described as adverse weather. The crew abandoned to a SAR helicopter and the vessel subsequently sank.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Windfarm support vessel made contact with a boat landing within a windfarm The vessel was involved in an incident within a wind farm. While waiting to pick up passengers, the ship made contact with the boat landing on a wind farm. At the point of contact, the vessel sustained a deformation to the port side midship area between frames 10 and 10D, resulting in the portside saloon door frame becoming misaligned and the weathertight door being unable to close correctly. There were no injuries to personnel, spillages to the sea, or damage to the marine environment. There was no damage observed to the boat landing. On inspection, damage to the portside topside was found between frames 10 and 10D and running vertically from the vessel's lateral D rendering. A small area of the main deck at the point of contact was found to be damaged, which resulted in the portside weathertight door frame becoming deformed, and the door inoperative.
Incident type: Contact
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 of the correct construction as per the current SOLAS regulations. The vessel's certified pilot ladder was damaged on passage to the port so the vessel opted to use a 'home made' pilot ladder that was not SOLAS certified.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel experienced a an engine failure and was towed A fishing vessel reported their engine had failed due to an issue with the clutch. Another fishing assisted and started towing the vessel. While under tow the crew tried to repair the engine and managed to get it restarted. They then continued the passage under their own power.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured their hip resulting in a medical disembarkation. A cruise ship passenger fractured their hip after falling over in a public corridor. The casualty was medically disembarked and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
RNLI ILB prop struck a mooring block while proceeding to sea. RNLI ILB prop struck a mooring block while proceeding to sea. There were no injuries but minor damage sustained to the starboard prop.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Cruise ship pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by long pin through side ropes. Pad-eyes for proper securing were in place on deck but not properly used.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Crude oil tanker's forward spring line parted during unberthing operations. Crude oil tanker's forward spring line parted during unberthing operations. The vessel had cast off her head, stern lines and breast lines while the crew was in the process of letting go her forward springs when they parted. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
LPG tanker's mooring line fouled in rudder block during singling up departure operations. LPG tanker's mooring line fouled in rudder block during singling up departure operations. The port side aft line became trapped while casting off on a flood tide. The vessel was starboard side alongside at the time. A tug vessel assisted in feeing the line and the vessel made its way.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A jack-up barge made contact with a pier while under tow from a tug. A jack-up barge was under tow from a tug on departure from a port. The tug had the jack-up barge in an alongside tow when the barge made contact with a pier. There were no injuries or damage reported.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS Cruise ship pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger vessel grounded lightly after high winds pushed the vessel onto the canal bank Passenger vessel grounded lightly after high winds pushed the vessel onto the canal bank, suspected minor damage to the prop.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
An angling charter passenger fell over as the vessel rolled in swell An angling charter passenger fell over as the vessel rolled in swell. They hit their hip on the side of the vessel as they fell and were suspected to have fractured their hip. The casualty reported extreme pain and the leg was not at the correct angle. Search and rescue evacuated the casualty and transferred them to ambulance care.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crewmember of a sailing yacht sustained a neck injury A sailing vessel crewmember sustained a neck injury during a regatta. They were taken to shore first by a private rib before being transferred to the lifeboat service who took them the rest of the way. Once on shore they made their own way to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Collision between tug and frigate whilst under tow During port departure the pilot requested the bow tug (ASD) to go on the port bow to assist the turn. As the tug was settling on the port bow the ship' Norwegian OOW increased speed, compromising the tugs ability to remain on station. The tug skipper over-compensated for the ship's increased headway and the tug collided with the bow of the frigate. The tug's mast was bent over which resulted in significant repairs.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel suffered an engine fire whilst alongside. A fishing vessel was alongside in a harbour. Work was being carried out on the gearbox when an external brake on the gearbox shaft jammed and caused a build up of heat that ignited the brake pads. The CO2 fire suppression system was activated and the fire was confirmed as extinguished by the fire service who were called as a precaution. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An offshore supply vessel crew member trapped their thumb in a door An offshore supply vessel crew member trapped their thumb in a door, resulting in a partial amputation. The crew member was transferred to shore to seek medical treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue craft suffered a 'plough in' and three crew members sustained minor injuries. A search and rescue (SAR) hovercraft suffered a 'plough in', the hovercraft's hull/skirt frame made contact with the ground and the craft abruptly decelerated from approximately 4-5knots. The abrupt stop caused three crew members to become unbalanced, stumble and lose grip. The crew members all suffered cuts to their hands, one suffered a suspected injury to the arm and one a potential concussion. The SAR craft was inspected post recovery and no damage was found.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A workboat crew member sprained their foot whilst boarding the vessel from a pontoon. A workboat crewmember sprained their ankle whilst accessing the boat from the pontoon, a step down of about 0.8m. The dedicated step down point was not aligned with the access point and the crew member dropped the last 0.3m to the deck. Their foot rested on top of the boathook pole that could not be seen twisting their ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel fouled it's propeller and was towed back to shore A fishing vessel fouled its prop on gear and was towed by a search and rescue vessel to safety. No persons were injured and the casualty was not in imminent danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Collision between rib and submerged object The vessel collided with a submarine that was submerging close to them, which resulted in water ingress all persons onboard were disembarked safely and the vessel was towed and later recovered.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel crewmember injured their finger while moving a portable gangway. A general cargo vessel crewmember sustained a minor finger injury while shifting a portable gangway. Their finger got trapped between the gangway and the eye pad which was welded to to the deck. The crewmember was treated on board and suffered little pain.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel grounded and contacted a fixed navigational mark, resulting in damage to the mark A general cargo vessel veered to starboard whilst changing from manual to automatic steering and ran aground on a sandy seabed, no report of water ingress. The vessel refloated and proceeded to anchor. There was damage reported to a fixed pile navigational marker that was knocked to the side. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo crew member trapped their thumb in a manhole cover and sustained a fracture A general cargo vessel crew member got their thumb trapped by a manhole cover in the hold's forward entrance. First aid was applied but the thumb started to swell and bleed a few hours later. The casualty went to hospital where a fracture to the top of the thumb was diagnosed. Repatriation had been organised as the medical report stated that the casualty was not fit for duties.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro/Ro passenger vessel crewmember narrowly avoided being struck by the port engine hatch. Ro/Ro passenger vessel crew member opened the port engine access as there was a fault with the port engine and parts needed to be replaced. The hatch hinged on one side. To open it requires chain blocks to be rigged onto lifting points on the deck head and centre casing and the hatch is raised pivoting on the hinges. The hatch is normally opened to around ninety degrees and secured to allow access around the engine. During the lift of the hatch, as the hatch was just over ninety degrees from the horizontal, the hinges failed due to heavy corrosion. This caused the hatch to fall beyond ninety degrees. The hatch was stopped from completely collapsing by one of the chain blocks being used for the lift. The crew member who was operating the chain block located behind the hatch, managed to jump clear but the hatch brushed down his left leg/ hip. No injuries were sustained to the crewmember.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Ro-pax vessel contractor suffered wound to their finger after working on fixing a drill plate into position when the finger was penetrated by a drill bit A carpenter had proceeded to fix a kick plate in the galley. Whilst attempting to screw a fixed plate into position the crewmember was holding a screw in position whilst operating a power drill to screw the screws into pre-prepared holes. The screw slipped, and due to pressure being exerted onto the drill, the drill bit penetrated the crewmember's finger. Immediate first aid was applied and the crew member attended the hospital where he was treated with an x-ray and received eight stitches on his finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel had a yacht under tow when a fire broke out onboard the yacht A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to a sailing yacht where the skipper appeared to be confused reporting loss of power and drifting. On arrival to the yacht, two crew were placed on board. It became apparent that the skipper had a head wound, a helicopter was requested, that would take an hour to arrive. The SAR vessel decided to start towing the yacht, when the helicopter arrived it was decided to transfer the skipper via a high line. During this procedure spray from the down draft entered the cockpit and cabin and believed to cause a short in the electrical panel and engine controls causing a fire to break out. The SAR crew prepared a fire extinguished but the fire self-extinguished.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A chemical tanker's gangway supports were damaged whilst berthing A chemical tanker was berthing when the vessel's gangway supports which were overhanging the ship's side, were damaged due to leaning against the berth fenders when pushing up by the tugs in attendance. Three stanchions were reported as damaged on the gangway.
Incident type: Contact
On board a service boat a rigger was injured during mooring On board a service boat during routine mooring operations, a crew member was injured after tension came onto a nearby mooring line causing a handrail to break and come free, impacting the crew member's arm and knocking them to the deck. The crewmember sustained internal injuries to their arm and coccyx and were taken to A&E. They were given pain killers and signed off work for 2 weeks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement The stanchions themselves appear to comply with IMO Resolution A1045. However, the stanchions were not secured rigidly to the ship's structure at the high points by the railing. They were secured at deck level by slotting securely into pockets fitted to the deck. The crew members were made aware of the requirements and intended on rectifying this as soon as is possible
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell on a deck resulting in a fractured arm A cruise ship passenger was walking towards a reception area when they tripped and fell. The passenger initially refused medical assistance but as the pain increased, the passenger went to the medical centre and was treated for a fractured arm. The area was inspected and no visible defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot boat crew member trapped their finger resulting in a fractured finger During a patrol, a pilot boat crew member was getting up out of their seat to look behind. As they did so, the crew member inadvertently got their fingertip trapped between the back of the suspension seat and a metal laptop holder as the weight was released. This resulted in a fractured finger.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Speedboat ran aground on rocks with five persons on board A speedboat with five persons on board ran aground on rocks resulting in the abandonment of the boat, which took on some water and required towing by attending search and rescue vessel. The boat was beached on a nearby beach.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Fishing vessel grounded on attempting departure from the harbour area. Fishing vessel unberths with the intention of departing the harbour. The vessel grounds within the harbour injury but manages to free itself. There was no reported damage or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding