baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A ro-ro passenger vessel crewmember injured their abdomen whilst lifting. A ro-ro passenger vessel crewmember injured their abdomen whilst lifting stores in the galley. They were incapacitated for over 72 hours.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A river ferry drifted from its mooring. The skipper jumped into the river to recover it and had to be rescued. The skipper of a small passenger ferry jumped into the water to retrieve their boat when they realised that it had drifted away from its mooring. The skipper had become distracted whilst securing the vessel, helping some tourists, and the vessel had drifted away unnoticed. After jumping in they got into difficulties and were recovered by dock workers. The ferry was recovered by a local boat. The casualty did not sustain any injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A yacht had a gas explosion on board caused by a gas bottle. The vessel sustained a gas explosion on board caused by a gas bottle and the casualty was taken ashore on another uninvolved vessel. 114 litres of diesel were on board the vessel but no spillage was observed at the location or during the passage and lifting out. A workboat also attended the scene, no pollution or debris was observed at the location and no subsequent pollution. The crewmember sustained burns to skin on the face and arms.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A ro-ro cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The port side ladder (when disembarking) was in poor condition, missing numerous chocks. The chocks that were present were loose making the steps wobbly. There was a tripping line well below the spreader leading aft. The starboard ladder when embarking seemed to be in better condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crewmember was injured after falling from an unsecured ladder when accessing a cargo hold. A crewmember was injured after falling four or five meters from an unsecured ladder when accessing a cargo hold. They were taken to hospital by ambulance where they were diagnosed with two fractured ankles.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A crew transfer vessel had an engine fire and then lost all steering. A crew transfer vessel was transferring turbine technicians to a turbine when a coolant temperature alarm sounded and smoke was seen escaping from the starboard engine hatch. Another vessel on the windfarm was called to assist, the starboard engine was shut down and the fire was quickly extinguished by the crew. When the situation was stabilised the vessel returned to port under one engine but when approaching the entrance to the harbour, it lost all steering and required a tow from the other vessel back to its berth.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A yacht lost its rudder and was towed. A yacht lost their rudder outside a marina, no ingress of water was reported and the anchor was also functioning. The vessel was towed firstly by another yacht who took the vessel as close to the marina as it could and then a work boat towed the last section of the journey back to its berth.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel was dismasted and then escorted to safety. A lifeboat was tasked to a dismasted sailing vessel with two people on board. After the mast and rigging had been cut away, the casualty vessel was escorted to safety by the lifeboat under its own power. No persons were injured and a navigation warning was issued for the mast and rigging.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container ship's stacking cone got stuck in a corner casting and when trying to remove it a crewmember fell and broke their leg. A container was reported to have one of the stacking cones stuck. The crew attempted to remove it from the corner casting but were unable to do so. One crewmember entered the hold and went on top of the container to investigate. As they descended the portable ladder rigged against the container to the deck, they fell to the deck below and injured their leg (suspected fracture). The crewmember was disembarked from the vessel using shore assistance and they were then transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A dredger experienced a small fire onboard. A dredger experienced a small fire on board.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and was towed back to port. A fishing vessel experienced engine failure after water was mixed with engine oil. The vessel was towed by a tug back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-pax vessel made contact with the corner of a dolphin. A ro-ro cargo vessel was making flood approaches to a lock, with a tug aft, moving astern and with a tug pulling the stern away from the jetty. The port quarter of the stern ramp landed on a dolphin corner causing damage to the concrete.
Incident type: Contact
A research vessel had a fire in the ventilation system. A crewmember noticed smoke coming from the deckhead and raised the alarm by using the closest push button fire point. The emergency alarm was sounded and all crew mustered. They shut down all ventilation and activated of the fire pump. A crewmember checked the door and entered the cabin with a portable water extinguisher. On entering, they could see smoke billowing out of the deck head and flames on the bulkhead adjacent to the trunking. Electrical isolation of upper deck was requested. The crew proceeded to attack the fire with the water extinguisher. The reason for the fire was due to a rag in the ventilation.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A motor cruiser with three people on board lost engine power, resulting in a tow. A motor cruiser with three people on board lost engine power, resulting in a tow.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A speedboat passenger sustained a head injury after a grounding. A speedboat with three people on board was on passage in the dark. The skipper became disorientated and drove the speedboat onto rocks throwing themself and a passenger forward and knocking themselves unconscious briefly. The third person assisted the other two on to the safety of the rock. The casualty had a head injury and was treated in hospital. The speed boat was significantly damaged with a hole in the hull and was later recovered. The occupants had apparently consumed alcohol and this was believed to be a factor in the grounding.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel and general cargo vessel had a near miss. A fishing vessel and general cargo vessel had a near miss.
Incident type: Collision
A fishing vessel had engine failure and required towing. A fishing vessel had a main engine failure. The vessel was towed by another fishing vessel to a port to conduct repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel had water ingress and required towage. A fishing vessel began to take in water, another vessel assisted with a pump and shortly after they isolated the leak. The vessel was then towed back to port first by the vessel that brought the pump and then a search and rescue vessel.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A tug crewmember fell through a bridge access stairwell. A tug crewmember was washing down the tug when they slipped and fell backwards down the bridge access stairwell and on to the deck. They sustained a laceration on their shin.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A passenger vessel had engine failure and required a tow. A passenger vessel had engine failure and required a tow.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A research survey vessel crewmember injured their back after moving cable drums. A crewmember was working alone in the engine room stores area and injured their back whilst moving some cable drums to gain access to the bulkheads, in order to clean and paint. The crewmember had a pre-existing medical condition which was aggravated by the manual handling of the cable drums.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht fouled its rudder and propeller on a lobster pot and requested assistance. A sailing yacht fouled its rudder and propeller on a lobster pot and the crew onboard requested assistance. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel deployed to the scene to assist. There were reported crew injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. 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. The pilot embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations The pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations the ladder was secured with shackles. The Master was instructed to rig the ladder correctly for disembarking. When disembarking, the ladder had not been rectified and was still secured by shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A person on police boat had a back injury and was air lifted to hospital. A person on police boat had a back injury and was air lifted to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel's engine would not restart after being at anchor. A fishing vessel's engine would not restart after being at anchor. It was towed back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht had engine failure and was towed back to port. A sailing yacht had engine failure and was towed back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht had a fire which was extinguished and the yacht was towed to safety by another vessel. A sailing vessel with two people on board reported a fire onboard. The fire was extinguished but there was lots of smoke. The vessel was then towed back to port by another vessel. There were no injuries and only minor damage.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sailing vessel crewmember tripped and fell off a pontoon while receiving a mooring line. A sailing training vessel crewmember had a minor injury to their shin after falling from the pontoon after catching their foot in a cleat on the pontoon while trying to catch a stern line. This caused them to lose their balance and fall into the water. Their lifejacket automatically inflated and they were able to climb back onto the pontoon and secure the stern line.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser was taking on water. Lifeboat crew stopped the ingress and escorted the casualty to the harbour. A lifeboat was tasked to assist a motorboat with one person on board which was taking on water. The lifeboat crew stopped the ingress, which was associated with the cooling water intake and escorted the casualty vessel, under its own propulsion, back to its port.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A yacht had an engine fire. A sailing yacht had an engine room fire with five people on board. The casualties were transferred onto another yacht and the vessel was towed to port where the fire crew attended and extinguished the fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An inland passenger vessel crewmember slipped on deck and sustained an injury. An inland passenger vessel was having maintenance work carried out. A crewmember who had been assigned a maintenance task slipped on the wet deck, fell and landed on their coccyx. Their doctor assessed them and confirmed they had bruised their coccyx. They provided the crewmember with a fit note stating they would be off work for 14 days.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel crewmember trapped their finger in a door. A container vessel crewmember severed their finger after getting it trapped in a door.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel had water ingress into a ballast tank and the vessel returned to port for repair. A fishing vessel had water ingress from a leaking ballast tank valve. Sea water was feeding back into the ballast tank while they were operating as a guardship to an oil rig. The vessel returned to port for repair.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
An inland waterway passenger boat got stuck under bridge. An inland waterway passenger vessel tried to pass under a low bridge but the tide was too high resulting in the vessel getting stuck. There were three minor injuries to three passengers and minor damage to the canopy of the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel crewmember crushed their thumb in the gear. A fishing vessel crewmember crushed their thumb in the dredge section of the vessel's fishing gear.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel had a small fire that was extinguished quickly. During pre-departure checks a crewmember on a ro-pax vessel became aware of a 'hot' smell. They discovered the wiring loom on the port bow thruster unit was glowing and the insulation melting. After sounding the alarm and isolating the system, a CO2 fire extinguisher was used on the wiring. Damage sustained was minimal. The vessel sailed with just one bow thruster for a few crossings while the damaged wiring was replaced. Both bow thrusters were operational by the end of the day.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A charter fishing vessel fouled its propeller with its anchor rope and was towed to safety. A charter fishing vessel fouled its propeller with its anchor rope and was towed to safety. No one onboard wore a lifejacket.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A charter yacht had engine failure and required assistance to a mooring. A charter yacht with five crew onboard had engine failure. They continued sailing but required assistance to get onto a mooring, a local ferry arranged for a motor vessel to tow them. There were no injuries or damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A lifeboat davit self-activated and started to deploy, damaging the lifeboat. A lifeboat davit self deployed for no apparent reason, damaging the lifeboat.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-ro passenger ferry had a near miss with a fishing vessel on approach to port. A ro-ro passenger ferry was on final approach to port on a flood tide and was moving laterally at three knots towards the berth. A fishing vessel emerged from behind the pier and cut between the pier and the vessel when it was less than 0.5 cables off the berth. Five short and rapid blasts were sounded by the crew of the ferry and an emergency stop manoeuvre initiated to arrest the lateral motion. Once the fishing vessel was clear the ferry completed berthing.
Incident type: Collision
A RIB grounded on rocks and it was towed to harbour by the lifeboat. A RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with two people on board had engine failure in calm sea conditions and drifted towards rocks. One occupant climbed out of the RIB and held the boat off rocks until a lifeboat came to their aid. Both occupants were wearing lifejackets. The lifeboat towed the vessel back to the launching point to enable the boat to be recovered. There was no damage to the vessel or injuries to persons.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel grounded. A general cargo vessel grounded after wind had blown the bow around. No damage was sustained or pollution. The vessel then managed to refloat without assistance.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A recreational yacht had an autopilot failure which resulted in a tow back to harbour. A single handed recreational sailing yacht had an autopilot failure. They were sailing at night and were unable to consult charts as they could not leave the helm. They were initially shadowed by a fishing vessel until eventually they were given a tow to a nearby harbour to rectify the problem.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel had gearbox failure and grounded. A fishing vessel had departed for fishing grounds when it had an engine malfunction, which resulted in a grounding on a bank. The vessel managed to re-float successfully. A tug towed the vessel to a berth in order to arrange repairs to the gearbox. No damage was sustained from the grounding.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A charter vessel had a small electrical fire. No injuries or major damage were sustained. A charter vessel had a small electrical fire. No injuries or major damage were sustained. An overcurrent protection device failed and was replaced.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A yacht grounded and was towed by a lifeboat. The vessel grounded, experiencing some damage and they awaited high water. A lifeboat towed them off the shore and into a yacht club
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A tanker crewmember had chemical burns. A tanker crew member was exposed to several chemical products after their eyes were splashed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro passenger ferry had broken navigational equipment. A ro-r- passenger ferry discovered both radars and the central main heading indicator were not working on departing from port. The vessel's autopilot was used to keep the vessel on course and the vessel was manoeuvred through the channel using visual marks and channel buoys. The electronic navigational charts where unaffected and available for reference.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember injured their wrist with a knife. A fishing vessel crewmember cut their wrist with a knife whilst climbing over fishing gear resulting in potential tendon damage.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser fouled it's propeller on a lobster pot. A motor cruiser fouled its propeller on a lobster pot. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel assisted and freed the propeller. The SAR vessel then escorted the motor cruiser for a duration to ensure the motor cruiser had no further issues. The motor cruiser then returned to its berth.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel grounded after engine failure. A small sailing vessel with four crew drifted aground after having engine failure as there was not enough wind to sail. The crew were recovered ashore by a lifeboat. The casualty vessel was later towed into harbour by a private vessel when the vessel re-floated. There were no injuries or reported damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A hire boat ran aground on mud and required assistance. A hire boat ran aground on mud near the shore on an ebb tide. As the two persons on board were less able to evacuate, mud rescue was undertaken to bring them ashore.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel grounded on rocks and was towed to safe water. A fishing vessel ran aground on rocks and was towed to safe water. No injuries nor damage was caused.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A motor vessel ran aground. A hire cruiser with seven people on board ran aground. All were safely evacuated to shore to await the refloating of the vessel on the high tide the following day.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A container ship pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS. A general cargo vessel's pilot ladder rigging did not conform to SOLAS.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A hopper dredger crewmember cut their finger on a grating. Hopper dredger crewmember cut their thumb when replacing the grating walkway. During the process the crewmember lowered the grating into place and as they were doing so the grating slipped and fell to the deck below. Their right thumb was inside the one of the grating holes resulting in a cut.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A service vessel made contact with a turbine. A vessel made contact with turbine. One passenger sustained a chest injury caused by the impact and being forced into a table in front of them. An initial assessment and treatment was conducted on board by the passenger team and vessel's crew. The vessel was deemed safe to transit to a berth where the injured passenger was removed from the vessel via ambulance, once they were stabilized onboard by paramedics.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug made contact with a general cargo vessel not underway. A tug was manoeuvring alongside a ship in order to put its garbage ashore and made contact with the cargo ship. The tug crew stated that there was no damage to either vessel, only scuff marks on the cargo ship from the tug's fenders. The cargo ship crew reported that the tug had pushed hard onto the vessel and had caused the vessel to rest hard onto the quayside and cause damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing yacht crewmember fell overboard from a tender. A sailing yacht crew member was returning to their vessel via tender. When trying to board the vessel they fell into the water and were helped out again by a passer-by. No injuries were sustained.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crewmember tripped and twisted their ankle. The crewmember was descending the aft passenger staircase when they caught their right foot on the carpet causing them to lose their balance and sprain their right ankle. The crewmember was medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo vessel's mooring lines failed, allowing the vessel to drift and make contact with infrastructure and another vessel A ro-ro cargo vessel's forward mooring lines failed, resulting in the vessel breaking off the berth and moving forward. The vessel held their aft mooring lines and ro-ro ramp and was later brought back alongside. In moving forward the vessel made contact with a floating pontoon and another moored vessel. Damage was caused to the pontoon, the casualty vessel and the other moored vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A yacht grounded, as a result a local lifeboat towed the vessel to safer area and then awaited for the next high tide where it made its way into port unaided. The vessel had a grounding and was towed by a lifeboat to a safer area and then waited for the next high tide to arrive. No damage was confirmed and the vessel arrived into port safely without further assistance.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel had engine failure while hauling nets and was towed back. A fishing vessel had engine failure while hauling nets and was towed back by another vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger ro-ro ship reported a fire in a freight vehicle cab whilst on board. There was no damage to the ship. After completion of cargo, a crewmember was walking towards the forward mooring station when they smelt smoke. They traced the smoke to the cab of a rigid van where they saw a light fitting on fire above the cab bunk and raised the alarm. The general alarm was sounded, cargo ops were suspended and as emergency parties mustered three crewmembers, smashed the window of the van and used a powder extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Passengers were stood down, the port was informed and a fire watch was posted with hoses rigged. Due to positioning on the deck the unit was unable to be discharged. The battery was disconnected and the unit was assessed as safe. The vessel then completed cargo and sailed without further incident and with a fire watch in place throughout, until the unit was discharged.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A ro-ro cargo vessel parted a mooring line. A ro-ro cargo vessel parted a mooring line whilst preparing to depart port. No injuries or damage were sustained.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per current SOLAS regulations. The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer. 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. The vessel reported prior to boarding that the ladder was rigged as per requirements. The pilot noted when coming alongside that the tripping line was below the first spreader and leading aft and that the second rubber step was distorted. The ladder was secured by shackles around the side ropes and the tails were not secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember broke their finger after it got caught in a net while shooting. A fishing vessel crewmember sustained a broken finger after getting it caught in the fishing nets as they were shooting.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel experienced an uncontrolled anchor release whilst undergoing maintenance. A ro-pax vessel had an uncontrolled anchor release whilst the vessel was undergoing its annual overhaul maintenance, no crew were in the area when the incident occurred. The vessel was alongside in a harbour at the time following departure from dry dock. After the incident, shipyard engineers carried out adjustments to the starboard anchor winch brake. Inspection found that brake linings were not making 100% contact when fully applied. Following adjustments, the anchor was walked out, released and brake tested to satisfaction.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel experienced a main engine failure. A cargo vessel with a pilot onboard was proceeding along a channel when it had a main engine failure and the vessel began to sheer to starboard. The crew turned the helm hard to port and readied the anchors. The port bow thruster was used but the vessel continued to sheer to starboard. The starboard anchor was let go and the shore authorities informed of the situation and other vessels told to keep clear. Tug assistance was required as the vessel was not in a safe position with the ebb tide. The cargo vessel under tug escort proceeded to an anchorage where the main engine could be inspected and the problem rectified.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing vessel crewmember slipped over in the cockpit and fractured their ankle. A sailing vessel crewmember slipped over in the cockpit and sustained a fractured ankle. They were taken off the vessel and via ambulance to for hospital treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A yacht reported water ingress after a grounding but made their own way back to port. A yacht reported water ingress after a grounding but made their own way back to port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht was taking on water and was escorted to safety by a lifeboat . A lifeboat launched to a pan-pan from a yacht with six people on board taking on water after experiencing structural damage in heavy weather. Initially, the situation seemed stable with the pumps able to cope. However, there was concern the yacht had had keel damage. The yacht was escorted to safety and lifted out of the water for inspection and repair. There were no injuries sustained.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A general cargo vessel made contact with a lock gate A general cargo vessel made contact with a lock gate. No damage was sustained to the vessel. The stanchions on the lock gate were ben .
Incident type: Contact
A Ro-Ro passenger vessel had a near miss and was forced to alter course to avoid collision with a fishing vessel on departure from harbour. A Ro-Ro passenger vessel had a near miss and was forced to alter course to avoid a collision with a fishing vessel on departure from harbour after the fishing vessel came to a stop in the course line of the ro-ro vessel. The passenger vessel passed the fishing vessel by three cables.
Incident type: Collision
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a concrete pipe whilst on service. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on service to a stricken fishing vessel . Once alongside, the fishing vessel was taken under tow and the SAR vessel proceeded to a pier inside a harbour. Due to poor visibility the SAR vessel was running parallel to a quay when the starboard bow made contact with an underwater outfall concrete pipe. The SAR vessel went astern to clear the obstacle and continued on to the pier. On arrival at the pier the fishing vessel was secured and the SAR vessel returned to station. Once recovered an inspection was carried out and found there was a two-foot scratch to the gelcoat on the starboard bow under the waterline. No injuries to crew reported.
Incident type: Contact
A sailing vessel fouled its propeller and was towed back to shore. A sailing yacht with two crew onboard fouled its propeller. The yacht was drifting as it was unable to anchor due to the water depth. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel initially took the vessel under tow, the tow was then taken up by a harbour vessel to take into harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A passenger's back injury was exacerbated during a nature tour on a RIB. A passenger on a nature tour on a RIB complained of back pain during initial passage out of a river entrance. The skipper slowed down and confirmed the passenger had back pain and a possible heart attack so called the emergency services. The vessel returned to harbour where the passenger was checked by the ambulance service and the initial assessment determined it was an exacerbation of a pre-existing back problem and they were taken to hospital for a further check up.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. The ladder was secured with shackles and there was no lifebuoy.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel grounded at a harbour entrance and was refloated with assistance from a lifeboat. A fishing vessel grounded at a harbour entrance and was refloated with assistance from a lifeboat. There was no damage to the vessel or pollution.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A general cargo vessel's crew sent ashore a heaving line with an over weighted monkey's fist. A general cargo vessel's crew sent ashore a heaving line with an over weighted monkey's fist. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The side rope lashings were secured around the side ropes and deck eyes allowing the ladder to slip outboard. A step was taking the weight against the ships side. A retrieval line was secured below the lower spreader.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A hire cruiser broke down with smoke from the engine bay. A hire cruiser with two people on board broke down and smoke was seen emitting from the engine bay. Emergency services were tasked to assist. Both persons were evacuated off the vessel and the fire service ensured the vessel was safe. The hire company organised recovery and repair. The fault was a sticky starter motor overheating which gave off fumes and smoke.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A fishing vessel crewmember sustained leg injuries when they became entangled in a rope and caught in a gear. A fishing vessel crewmember sustained leg injuries when they became entangled in a rope and caught in a gear. Early indications suggest the crew member's leg was then crushed.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A commercial sailing vessel struck a buoy resulting in superficial damage. A commercial sailing training vessel struck a navigation buoy resulting in superficial damage to the portside hull topsides. The prevailing sea conditions and tidal set were misjudged leading to the contact. An internal and external visual inspection of the vessel took place resulting in the decision it was safe for the vessel to proceed. No persons were injured.
Incident type: Contact
A dive vessel grounded on rocks but managed to self-recover A dive vessel grounded on rocks but was able to re-float and proceed into safe water. The dive vessel was escorted by another vessel back alongside. No water ingress was reported during the passage, however once alongside another inspection found water ingress through the forward bulkhead that was being managed by the pump. The vessel was later beached and the hole repaired. No reported crew injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. A container ship's pilot ladder was not rigged in compliance with SOLAS guidance. The ladder was secured by a deck tongue. Side ropes were used but they were flimsy.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A chemical tanker's pilot ladder was not flush with the vessel due to a rubbing strake. On boarding a chemical tanker, the pilot realised that the pilot ladder was not flush with the vessel as there was no cut-outs in the rubbing strake.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and was towed back to port. The vessel was engaged in fishing, the beam gear was about to be shot away. Ahead propulsion was selected but there was no forward propulsion. The crew investigated and found the main shaft had slid out of the drive coupling, disconnecting the gearbox from the shaft.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A crude oil tanker crew threw a weighted heaving line. A crude oil tanker crew threw a weighted heaving line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder rigged incorrectly, a rubber step was split and the winnets and whippings were in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crewmember on yacht fell down a hatch. A crewmember fell down approximately two and a half meters down hatch on board vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tall ship ran aground against rocks. A tall ship dragged its anchor and was blown on to harbour breakwater. The two crew were successfully evacuated. The vessel was declared a total loss and broken up in situ .
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cargo vessel's gantry crane wire broke and dropped a hatch cover into the hold. A cargo vessel had damage during hatch cover operations. The wire rope on the gantry crane broke during hoisting of the hatch cover. The hatch cover dropped into the cargo hold and subsequently the crane and hatch cover were damaged. No one was injured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A hire cruiser was alongside when a passenger fell overboard. The casualty was recovered and did not need to go to hospital. A hire cruiser was alongside when one of the hirers fell overboard. The casualty was recovered to dry land and assessed by ambulance staff and no further medical assistance was required.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder was not rigged as per SOLAS regulations. It was in poor condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-ro passenger ferry made contact with the quay. A ro-ro passenger ferry made contact with the quayside after being caught in strong currents, sustaining minor damage to steel plating on the hull. The vessel continued on normal service.
Incident type: Contact
General cargo vessel pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. The construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. The ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. A life buoy with self-igniting light was not available for immediate use. A heaving line was not available for immediate use. The rigging of the pilot ladder was not checked, or the embarkation and/or disembarkation of the pilot was not supervised by a watch keeping deck officer. The vessel had a crew of five people. The pilot ladder was secured only by shackles. There were no chocks beneath steps and the steps were turning on the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel crewmember handled a wire down a stairwell when they strained their arm resulting a fractured elbow. A ro-pax crewmember was handling wire internally down a stairwell when they sustained a strain to their right arm. They continued with their shifts as per usual and did not seek medical treatment until four days later. They were diagnosed with a fractured elbow.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship's fuel tank bulkhead corroded resulting in bunkers leaking into the cargo hold. A container ship's cargo hold developed a crack resulting in some fuel leaking into the cargo hold. Part of the bulkhead had rusted heavily, resulting in the crack developing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht was taking in water and required a tow to safety. A sailing yacht with three crew issued a mayday as the hull was flooding. The engine was not working and the water level was above the floor boards. The vessel was taken under tow and a lifeboat attended providing a portable pump. The lifeboat then continued the tow to a local boatyard where the yacht was lifted out. The stern gland was suspected of being the source of the water ingress.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A vehicle carrier's bow made contact with the security fencing of a lock resulting in damage to the knuckle. A vehicle carrier's bow made contact with the security fencing of a lock resulting in damage to the knuckle. There was no reported damage to the vessel or injuries to persons.
Incident type: Contact
After loosing main propulsion control, a cargo vessel made contact with the life raft of another cargo vessel which was moored alongside. A cargo vessel with a pilot onboard was moving berth but was unable to clutch the engine in. The vessel used the tide to set downriver to a suitable point before the anchor was dropped to assist the vessel into a new berth. The cargo vessel made contact with the life raft and its cradle of another cargo vessel which was moored alongside. There was no damage to the berthing vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A recreational motor vessel began to flood. A motor cruiser began taking on water after an exhaust bellow failed. The vessel was drifting towards hazards and was towed to safety by rescue services.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A bulk carrier's pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS. A bulk carrier's pilot ladder rigging didn't conform to SOLAS. The mid-way ladder lashings came off as the pilot was half way up - the climb was a combination arrangement approximately 7-8m to the accommodation ladder. Electrical tape was used instead of whippings. The Splices were in a poor condition and covered in gaffer tape. There was grease on the rungs
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A speedboat capsized. All crew were uninjured. A speedboat capsized. No persons on board were injured and the services of search and rescue were not required.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A search and rescue craft had gearbox failure and was towed by local boat. The search and rescue (SAR) vessel had been tasked to a rescue operation when it had a failure of its gearbox and as result, it had to be towed by a local boat. A different lifeboat also acted as an escort into the harbour. No damage was confirmed.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A ro-ro cargo vessel struck a quayside during a berthing operation. A ro-ro cargo vessel was swinging off a terminal in preparation to berth. The vessel had started to swing to starboard into an ebb tide when the vessel began to head towards the quay due the effect of wind and tide. Main engines were put full ahead, the rudder hard to starboard to avoid an allision with a vessel berthed ahead. However the stern of the cargo vessel struck the concrete berth. An inspection of the vessel was carried out with no report of water ingress or hull damage.
Incident type: Contact
A near miss collision occurred between a ro-pax ferry and a cruise ship. A ferry was entering a bay with the vessel's engines on standby and the master on the bridge. The vessel proceeded inbound to the channel and as the vessel rounded the corner into the channel a small cruise vessel was seen to be in the channel. No departure announcement had been heard from this vessel. The ferry was slowed to allow this vessel to depart. At this time the cruise ship was called on the radio but did not reply. An announcement was then heard from the cruise ship on the radio and that they would shortly be departing their berth outward bound. The ferry continued inbound in the channel and the cruise ship could be seen crossing on the ferry's port side. The cruise ship showed no sign of slowing down or altering course as required by the colregs so the crew of the ferry sounded five short, rapid blasts on the whistle. The cruise ship carried on and it became obvious they were trying to cross the ferry's bow. At this point the master of the ferry put both of the engines full astern to try and avoid a collision and five short, rapid blasts were again sounded. The ferry could not alter to get out of the situation as it was in a narrow channel. The cruise ship passed ahead of the ferry's bow by a short distance and collision was avoided.
Incident type: Collision
A sailing yacht ran aground after leaving a mooring. A sailing yacht with three crew onboard slipped its mooring and then ran aground. The crew were unable to manoeuvre the vessel off the rocks and called for assistance. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel arrived on scene and towed the yacht clear of the rocks and into deeper water where it continued on its passage. There were no reported injuries to crew or damage to the yacht.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A lifeboat's daughter craft was being launched on a training exercise when a D ring failed. A lifeboat was launched on a routine exercise. As part of this exercise the daughter boat was launched from on top of the wheelhouse where it was secured via a hydraulic crane and webbing straps. These straps were secured via D rings in each corner. The daughter craft had been raised from the wheelhouse roof and moved over the starboard side of the lifeboat. It was lowered to near water level when one of the crew noticed that the boat was sat at an odd angle. Upon recovery it was noted that one of the D-rings had failed and that the strop was not attached.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motorboat's outboard failed and boat started taking on water before then sinking. Both crew were safely rescued. A motorboat used for angling with two crewmembers and a thirty horsepower outboard broke down and in the choppy conditions started taking on water. The crew were rescued by a passing yacht but the casualty vessel sank. Both crew were unhurt. The crew did not have any lifejackets.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A ro-ro cargo vessel grounded resulting in hull damage and water ingress in one of the tanks. On arrival at a harbour, a ro-ro cargo vessel commenced a draft survey and it was noted that the drafts for the vessel in unloaded condition were significantly different than on other occasions. The vessel then commenced sounding checks of all tanks and a void space was found to have 100 tonnes of water inside. The cargo loading operations were ceased and the cargo discharged. Upon trying to enter the void walkway on the starboard side, water was found in this area also. It is believed that the vessel may have grounded in a bay where a new harbour project was being developed. The vessel was taken out of service and a temporary load line exemption was issued to proceed to dry dock for repair.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A wind farm transfer vessel crewmember fell down and hit their head. A wind farm transfer vessel crewmember was on deck when they fell down a step and hit their head. The crewmember was disorientated and had slurred speech. The skipper was in the helm seat facing forward when the crewmember fell down stairs head-first behind the helm seat, so they did not witness the fall. The crewmember was medevac'd to a shore hospital, where they were monitored but later discharged. The crewmember had no recollection of how the accident happened.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A vessel started taking on water and as a result was towed by a lifeboat back to the harbour. A vessel with two people on board was swamped by the sea conditions and a lifeboat was tasked. The lifeboat assisted and provided a tow back to the harbour. There were no reported injuries or damage. Both occupants were wearing lifejackets.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A lifeboat capsized on a training exercise with all three crewmembers self-recovering with no injuries. A lifeboat capsized during a training exercise. The crew then righted the lifeboat and recovered back on board. The lifeboat which was on scene provided a tow as a precaution while the crew commenced the engine restart procedure. This was successful and the lifeboat returned to the lifeboat station under its own power while being escorted by the other lifeboat .
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A ro-ro passenger ship fouled its propeller. A ro-ro passenger ferry fouled its propeller on passage. The vessel was able to continue to port where divers freed the obstructions from the propeller.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel sustained damage to its propeller after getting stuck. The crew of a fishing vessel discovered the vessel wouldn't move as there was something stuck in the propeller of the boat. They tried to move forward in gear to clear the propeller but were unsuccessful. A lifeboat arrived and tried to cut the vessel free but could not do it without diver assistance. The lifeboat returned to port to collect a diver, who cut the vessel free. The vessel was badly damaged and required a tow back to port.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A motor cruiser started to flood and a lifeboat pumped out the vessel and towed it to safety. A motor cruiser with two crew on board started taking on water. A lifeboat was tasked and the crew pumped the vessel out and then took them under tow to the harbour. The main seacock hose had worked loose leading to the flooding.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A sailing yacht grounded on rocks and was towed by a lifeboat. The vessel's anchor had started to drag, the master electric switch had burnt out and there was no power to the winch. The anchor was potentially not out enough and as a result the vessel grounded onto rocks. The lifeboat towed them off the rocks and assisted the vessel back into port. No damage or water ingress was reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A workboat crewmember sustained a minor cut injury. A workboat crewmember sustained a knife injury during operations. The crewmember went to hospital for several hours to have the cut cleaned and stitched, then they returned to work the same day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A buoy laying vessel crewmember had a back injury lifting equipment. A buoy laying vessel's crew were taking stores and one crewmember sustained a back injury due to the manual handling of stores. At the time of the occurrence the crewmember did not report the injury and the following day they went on leave. Upon return to duty, the crewmember was experiencing back pain, which they claimed was a result of the incident. The crewmember was signed off the ship due to severe back pain and returned home.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot injured their arm whilst boarding a vessel. A pilot had a bicep tendon rupture during a transfer.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crewmember injured their eye whilst removing rust with a chipping gun. A cruise ship's crewmember injured their eye whilst chipping rust from a guard rail using a chipping gun. A small chip of rust went into the casualty's eye despite them wearing safety glasses. The casualty went to hospital on shore and returned to work eight days later.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A lifeboat made contact with a submerged rock which damaged the propeller. A search and rescue vessel was travelling at low speed when it came into contact with a submerged rock which damaged the propeller. The vessel crew changed the propeller blades and continued without further incident.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A yacht grounded on a sandbank. A yacht grounded on a sandbank. Initially the crew called Mayday but downgraded to Pan Pan as the vessel sat on sandbank awaiting for tide to come back in and re-float. There was no danger, no damage, no pollution and no injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding