baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
A tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A tanker was alongside with a pilot ladder rigged on the port side. The pilot boat came alongside and the pilot noticed that the first rubber step of the pilot ladder appeared to be split and bent with the general condition of the ladder being poor. Additionally, the side ropes were not one continuous loop and appeared to have been cut at some point at the bottom and whipped using plastic/tape. The ladder was removed from service by the crew and replaced with a new one. The pilot then boarded. The crew were receptive to the feedback.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder secured by shackles. Capt aware of correct rigging for dept.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship grounding while entering port Cargo ship grounding while entering port.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A passenger vessel grounded and sustained minor damage. A ro-pax vessel grounded whilst transiting between some islands when it grounded on a small outcropping. The vessel experienced a reduction in speed but was able to make its own way to port without issue where investigations were carried out that revealed scratches to the underside of the hull. The incident reportedly occurred due to having the chart plotter range on the bridge set at a small scale which meant that the bridge team were not aware of how close they were to the charted hazard. The hazard was a skerry and was not marked with a navigation mark, only on the chart. The area they were navigating was also subject to strong currents, eddies and obstructions.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A supply vessel experienced a fire in the engine room While awaiting orders a supply vessel experienced a fire in the engine room, the fire alarm sounded and the crew mustered. The fire was quickly extinguished with CO2 fire extinguishers. The fire was located to a generator. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was rigged leading aft and below the bottom spreader. Tripping line was removed by pilot cutter boatman before embarking. The ladder was then found to be secured only by shackles around the side ropes only.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A recreational motor vessel struck a submerged object resulting in water ingress and capsizing A recreational motor vessel struck a submerged object, the vessel was holed and capsized with two crew in the water. Both were wearing lifejackets. A fishing vessel responded, recovered the crew and towed the vessel back to shore. A search and rescue vessel was in attendance. No injuries to the two crew.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst manoeuvring close to the shore A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was manoeuvring close to the shore to allow two crew members to land and assist a casualty. The helm engaged astern and the vessel lurched forwards, The starboard engine was engaged ahead though the throttle was astern. The helm returned to neutral causing the vessel to go into shallower water and veer slightly to port resulting in the crew member on the starboard side to come in close proximity to the stern. The SAR vessel was touching the seabed in the trough of the waves. The vessel was pushed into deeper water by the crew and transited to an alternative site. An assessment showed that the selector had failed and the starboard would not disengage from ahead and damage to the starboard propeller.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger lost their balance whilst turning around and sustained a leg fracture A cruise ship passenger was sat at a restaurant when they returned to their cabin to use the bathroom. The passenger declined assistance and proceeded towards the cabin along using their mobility scooter. Once in the cabin they transferred from the scooter to a walking aid, once in the bathroom they attempted to turn and seat themselves on the toilet. They lost their balance, resulting in a fall, the passenger was taken to the medical centre where a fractur to the right tibia was diagnosed and placed in a cast.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Oil tanker's crew member fell at a 4 metre height which resulted in a serious injury Oil tanker's crew member was rigging the bosun chair and showing how to lower the manila rope when they fell on their posterior side of the pelvic region. The individual took 7 days off from work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. 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. Tripping line attached 2 rungs from bottom and not manned until requested. Deckhands educated and master informed or correct rigging. Pilot gate has no stanchions for handholds only flat section of railing at a distance of around 82 - 84cm apart. Master informed stanchions required.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship parted mooring lines during strong winds whilst alongside. A cruise ship whilst alongside parted its forward mooring lines during a 50 knt gust. Some of the mooring lines then went into one of the bow thrusters. There were no other damages, injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
General cargo vessel broke their anchor chain and lost one anchor. General cargo vessel broke their anchor chain and lost one anchor. The anchor shackle snapped during anchor lifting and the owners decided that the cost to recover the anchor exceeded the value of the anchor.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-ro cargo vessel briefly grounded whilst trying to berth at low water A ro-ro cargo vessel was approaching the outer harbour at low water. The vessel slowly entered the harbour stern first, during the final approach to the berth, the vessel's bow drifted to starboard and gently touched the sandbank. After about 10 minutes the vessel managed to get clear from the bank by using the bow thruster. During the manoeuvre no alarms were sounded indicating that damage had happened to the vessel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht de-masted whilst taking part in a race A sailing yacht with six crew onboard was taking part in a race when the rigging blew and the mast came down. The engine went on and the call was to go to a safe haven. The skipper wanted to motor back to it's home berth with the rigging flailing and sails catching the wind. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel that had been deployed to the yacht insisted on escorting the yacht to the nearest safe haven, SAR crew went onboard to help secure parts of the sail /rig. TThe vessel sustained damage to the mast and rigging. No injuries to crew reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel capsized with one casualty recovered from water. Sailing vessel capsized with one person on board. The casualty was recovered from water with no sustained injuries. The vessel was towed back to safety.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel experienced propulsion failure due to fuel injection pump failure. A general cargo vessel was under pilotage departing from a port when it experienced problems with the engine where the engine did not respond properly to telegraph orders. The bridge team called the engine room team who found that the injection pumps for two of the cylinders on the main engine were stuck. The engineer put the engine in local control and stopped the engine. The pilot and the bridge team arranged to drop the anchor and a tug from the port assisted the vessel in anchoring. The incident was found to be due to a failure of the fuel injection pump. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier under pilotage grounded. A bulk carrier was inbound towards a port under pilotage when the crew on the bridge noticed that the echo sounder was showing zero depth available, after an alarm sounded to alert them. The master alerted the pilot as soon as there was an alarm. The vessel was reportedly navigating towards the edge of the channel and had slowed down to allow another vessel ahead of them time to berth. The casualty vessel later left the channel, reportedly drifting faster than the pilot had anticipated it would. The tugs that were already made fast assisted to move the vessel back towards the middle of the channel. However the vessel was able to berth and after sounding tanks whilst alongside, no water ingress or damage was discovered.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cargo vessel sustained minor damage while being towed The general cargo vessel was under tow by two tugs as it had a damaged rudder. During the towage operation, the pilot/master operated the vessel's engine, this increased the speed of the towed vessel and increased the towed vessel's tendency to sheer to port. The vessel was asked to stop the engine and the stern tug to apply weight to slow and stabilise the tow. The bow tug's bridle made contact, and damaged the forward mast. No injuries to crew were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger ferry crew member trapped their finger in a closing door A crew member tried to hold a door open but misjudged how quick the door was closing and trapped their finger. The crew member went ashore to get medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. One of the steps was cracked right through and most steps loose due to space between winnets and steps.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A single handed recreational fishing vessel was swamped by waves and sank A single handed recreational angling vessel was at anchor when a swell came over the transom and engulfed the vessel. The sea was slight and the wind was force 3 but the swells were reported to be 2m. The vessel sank and then crewmember entered the water without a lifejacket. They called for help by their mobile phone and local lifeboat services attended. They were successfully recovered after about 20mins in the water and taken ashore where they attended by paramedics for treatment for hypothermia and water inhalation.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
Sailing vessel's crew member sustained an injury to the face after getting hit with a stationary propeller. Sailing vessel's crew member sustained a facial injury after they were hit with a stationary propeller. It has not been reported as an emergency therefore, a nearby fisherman assisted the casualty to shore where they were taken to hospital for further medical checks.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Offshore supply ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot embarkation point on the deck was not free from obstructions.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not secured properly and the crew were informed and then the issue was rectified. Wrong knot - wrong rope.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot vessel collided with an oil chemicals tanker whilst embarking the pilot. A pilot vessel collided with an oil chemical tanker whilst embarking a pilot onto the tanker. There was no or insignificant damage to the tanker and no pollution or injuries. The pilot boat sustained damage to it's stern bits in the form of cracked paint on the base of the bit, some sharp burs on the top of the bits which were sanded off and then repainted. The sea conditions were moderate with a strong breeze at the time of the incident.
Incident type: Collision
Cargo ship pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations Cargo ship pilot ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations because the ladder was secured using just the hydraulic reel and no ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was secured with shackles in such a way that the weight of a single step was supporting the entire weight of the ladder and user.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered engine failure and was towed back to port A fishing vessel with two crew onboard suffered engine failure, the crew attempt to restart the engine but were unable to. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to the scene to provided support whilst the fishing vessel was towed by another fishing vessel back to shore. No injuries to crew. No damage to vessel.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Whilst preparing to embark, stbd ladder appeared to be slightly stretched at one side putting a slant on the spreader. (See pics) One of the steps above the first spreader appeared to also be damaged. Master took immediate corrective action and has decommissioned this ladder and replaced with brand new spare on board. Pilot ladder was rigged on port stbd and embarkation took place without any event.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot launch suffered engine failure and collided with a bulk carrier. A pilot vessel was carrying out pilot transfer to a bulk carrier when the pilot vessel experienced main engine failure. The vessel struck the side of the bulk carrier and drifted away past the stern. The crew of the bulk carrier took a turn around the fairway buoy to abort their approach whilst the crew of the pilot vessel worked to recover the propulsion. They managed to do so and the pilot boarded the bulk carrier. The pilot vessel returned to port but was taken out of service until the reason for the main engine failure could be identified.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht sank after hitting a sandbank and one of the keels breaking off, two crew recovered A sailing yacht hit a sandbank resulting in the loss of one of the bilge keels, the vessel then capsized with the two crew onboard going into the water. Two search and rescue (SAR) vessels were launched, as they arrived the two crew were recovered from the water by a passing vessel. Both crew members were assessed by the SAR crew, no medical assistance was required. The vessel later sank with the mast visible above the water. The vessel has been marked with a buoy as it is in the channel until it can be re-floated and moved. Debris from the vessel has been reported and not known if diesel is contained or a risk of leaking.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A recreational motor vessel rapidly sank resulting in three persons being recovered from the water A recreational motor vessel starting taking on water and rapidly sank resulting in the three people onboard being in the water. Only one person was wearing a buoyancy aid, one person was using the fuel tank as a form of buoyancy. A search and rescue vessel was tasked along with a helicopter. A passing vessel recovered the skipper and passengers before the search and rescue vessel arrived. The three were brought ashore and passed into the care of the ambulance service.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A service vessel suffered engine failure but were able to return to shore A service vessel was making way when a particle detector alarm flashed and an oil high temperature alarm sounded. A crew member responded, reduced power and carried out engine checks which seemed fine. The vessel reduced maximum speed to a steady speed. A few hours later the fire alarm sounded, a crew member could smell burning from their cabin, went to the bridge to check fire alarm panel, then proceeded to the control room. Another crew member went to the engine room alarms and saw smoke coming from an engine. The engine was stopped and then an inspection was carried out to check for fire in machinery space. Smoke quickly cleared and no fire found. No injuries to crew and vessel was able to make for port on one engine.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was rigged too close to the water providing inadequate clearance for the pilot boat to come alongside and causing an obstruction when the pilot disembarked onto the launch.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax vessel experienced LSA failure whilst testing an MES system. A ro-pax vessel was carrying out a test release on the Marine Evacuation System (MES) when it failed to deploy. The system was then activated manually and the deployment was successful. The failure of its initial deployment was due to a line linked to the firing pin becoming disconnected. The crew was instructed that due to the nature of the design, it's not possible to confirm if this issue will arise before deploying, so all crew should be aware of and able to deploy the MES manually. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cellular container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A fully cellular container ship had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement because the deck boarding area of the ladder was not adequately lit.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship passenger tripped in the bathroom resulting in a fractured ankle. A cruise ship passenger tripped in the bathroom resulting in a fractured ankle. The cabin lights were switched off but the bathroom lights were on. They were not wearing any footwear at the time.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and sustained a fractured arm. Cruise ship's passenger was descending a flight of stairs when they fell, landing on their arm and sustaining a closed fracture. They were escorted for further medical assistance. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the stanchion securing pins were not inserted. This meant that the stanchions could pull out. The crew could not insert the puns due to a repair to the bracket that meant the hole in the pipe of the stanchions did not align with the hole of the bracket.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The securing pin on the winch was present but not used. The ladder was not secured independent of the winch reel and/or at deck level. The magnets were not secured 1.5m above the platform (too low). The accommodation ladder was not secured to the ship's hull. The tripping line was rigged with excessive bight - high risk of snagging.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell, sustaining a fracture A cruise ship passenger was walking when they tripped on a carpet and fell, fracturing their hand. The area was inspected and there were no defects or obstructions identified.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that there was a tripping line secured to the bottom of the ladder and the rubbing strake of the hull did not have a gap where the ladder was rigged. Additionally, the stanchions were not securely rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing vessel suffered engine failure resulting in fire. Sailing vessel suffered engine failure resulting in fire. Vessel towed to safety.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Container ship crew member caught hand in incinerator and sustained full thickness burn When the crew member went to check the incinerator they found a box was stopping the door from closing. They tried to re-open the door with operating button but it was still stuck. As they attempted to remove the box manually the incinerator door closed on their arm, they could not pull their arm out due to their wristwatch. Another crew member heard them and opened the door. The crew member had a full thickness burn to their left hand. The vessel deviated to a port where the crew member was medically disembarked for medical treatment, they did not reboard the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fractured their leg A cruise ship passenger tripped whilst walking towards staircase. They were diagnosed with a fractured femur.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot descending a ladder had a near miss with a pilot vessel A pilot was disembarking a chemical tanker, the pilot vessel was alongside in the lee of the chemical tanker while the pilot descended. The pilot vessel pitched upwards unexpectedly requiring the pilot to raise their legs to avoid bring struck by the pilot vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A replenishment tanker crew member sustained a back injury whilst lifting a liferaft A replenishment tanker crew member was lifting liferafts into their stowage cradles on deck with the assistance from another crew member. The liferafts were being lifted manually when the first crew member sustained a back injury. This was not considered significant by the crew member at the time and did not have a medical assessment for a few days until the pain had increased. The following day, the crew member was evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital where it was diagnosed that a condition within the spine was exacerbated by the injury onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A motor cruiser suffered an engine fire and was towed to a safe anchorage A motor cruiser with one person onboard suffered an electrical engine fire and was disabled in the water. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to tow the motor cruiser to an safe anchorage until the vessel could be towed back to it's home port.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cable laying vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A cable laying ship had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder. The ladder was secured to the deck by means of shackles around the side ropes, so that the weight was born by plastic chocks and wooden step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel crew member caught hand in door resulting the ampuation of finger A fishing vessel crew member caught their hand in the door resulting in the amputation of a finger, as a result, they were taken off and taken to the hospital for further treatment for their injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Tow line parted between bulk carrier and tug whilst manoeuvring. Tow line parted between bulk carrier and tug whilst manoeuvring. No injuries were sustained and the tug crew managed to get another tow line to the bulk carrier which was brought safely into the lock.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore supply vessel crew member closed their finger in a hatch resulting in a minor injury The vessel had not long departed a port when a crew member closed their finger in a hatch, the vessel turned around and returned back to port to get the crew member checked by medical staff. They didn't require any further medical treatment and were given the all-clear for the vessel to depart the port again and then continue its passage. The crew member had a minor finger injury.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Two pleasure craft collided resulting in one minor injury and damage to one of the craft. A recreational speed boat struck a recreational inflatable rowboat in a river, causing one of the crews of the rowboat to be knocked unconscious and sustain cuts and bruises. The speed boat was using a single white light in accordance with local navigation rules whereas the row boat was unlit. The unconscious crew member of the row boat was rescued from the water and taken ashore, where they regained consciousness. The row boat was damaged as the rubber was cut, causing it to deflate. The injured crew member of the row boat was taken to hospital and discharged shortly after. The row boat was not permitted to use that section of the river as vessels need a license to do so. The speed boat was licensed but was exceeding the speed limit.
Incident type: Collision
An oil chemical tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. An oil chemical tanker had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the ladder was secured to a handrail instead of dedicated deck strong points. Additionally, the ladder was not able to lie flush with the hull of the vessel due to the rubbing strake.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel crewmember was stung by a fish. A fishing vessel crewmember was stung on the leg by the spine of a dogfish which resulted in swelling and infection. The vessel crew gave the crewmember medical treatment on board after seeking guidance from radio medical advice and monitored the situation. The crewmember was treated with antibiotics and painrelief and was still able to work.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's passenger slipped and sustained a fracture to both ankles. Cruise ship passenger's left ankle slipped and consequently they fell down through the doorway. They sustained two fractured ankles and have been disembarked at the following port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder was supporting ropes attached to steps instead of correct strongpoints. Choke shackles above weight bearing ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel suffered an engine issue and requested a tow. ILB was approaching a harbour when a loud mechanical knocking/rattling was heard from the engine. The approach to harbour was cancelled. The crew attempted to restart the engine both electronically and manually however, the engine kept cutting off. The crew waited for another lifeboat for a tow which successfully brough them ashore. There were no injuries to the crew members and a mechanical damage to the outboard motor was established.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Tanker tripped forward breast line resulting in a near miss Tanker tripped forward breast line resulting in a near miss. Tripped 1 of 4 forward breast lines when adjusting tension.
Incident type: Contact
A crew transfer vessel made contact with a barge As the transfer vessel was coming onto the barge's boat landing, the transfer vessel's steering ram locked with the engines to port. The throttle was reduced and attempts to straighten the wheel were made but the transfer vessel made contact with the barge. The tide also contributed and took the vessel under the barge where the starboard sponson impacted the drill casing. There were no reported injuries to the crew or passengers.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel crew member amputated one finger after getting it caught in a rope A fishing vessel crew member caught their finger while handling ropes. This resulted in amputation of the finger and the crew member was treated in hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder secured with shackles and tripping line leading aft.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Multiple dinghies capsized after a regatta when a squall came through A dinghy regatta had finished it's final race and was heading back to shore. A squall came through causing many of the dinghies to capsize. The crew's were used to capsizes, and many were able to right their dinghies, either by themselves, or with the aid of the safety boats that were present. The safety boats were able to quickly take most of the fleet in tow, and nearly all of the crew's were out of dinghies and into the safety boats with some of the dinghies carried by the tide. One dinghy ended up washed onto the rocks with the crew member able to clamber get off, onto the rocks and then into a search and rescue (SAR) vessel that had been tasked to assist.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A tankers crew member caught there hand while heaving anchor resulting in open would and fractured finger . A tankers crew member caught there hand while heaving anchor resulting in open would and fractured finger. Conducted Telemedical Assistance Service with a Dr from an Infirmary, who concluded that the crewmember was safe to stay on the vessel and arrange their own medical care once ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel foundered resulting in a small diesel spill A sailing vessel sank whilst next to a pontoon on a river resulting in a small diesel spill. The pollution was contained with a boom with the vessel's recovery still to be decided.
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A crew transfer vessel grounded and sustained damage. A crew transfer vessel was returning to port after carrying out work when it struck what the crew at first took to be a floating object as there was branches and debris around. However they later confirmed that they had grounded on a rock. The vessel sustained some damage to the port engine, as the propeller was knocked off and some gear box oil was spilled. There was also some gel coat damage. The vessel was able to return to port on just the starboard engine.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger missed a step on a staircase and fell, fracturing their shoulder. A cruise ship passenger fell when they missed the last step on the staircase and fell to the deck, resulting in a fractured shoulder. The injury was described as a comminuted fracture meaning that the joint broke into two or more pieces, this resulted in the passenger requiring medical evacuation at the next port.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft's crew member hit head on helm console resulting in a closed fracture to the nose Recreational craft's crew member hit head on helm console resulting in a closed fracture to the nose.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Two recreational vessels contacted while reversing after exiting a mooring resulting in leg fracture. A vessel was exiting a marina when it drifted and struck another, trapping the legs of one of the crew members between the two vessels. The injured crew member was taken to hospital and was diagnosed with a fractured leg.
Incident type: Collision
A landing ship experienced a leak of oil/mist mixture in a compartment. A landing ship crew member discovered a build up of oil/mist in a thruster steering gear compartment. The crew placed respirators in the space and carried out investigations. The temperature in the space was found to be consistent with ambient temperatures on board. The cause of the build up of the oil mist mixture was reportedly due to a design flaw with the equipment in the space.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Side ropes frayed and worn, Master informed and is in the process of ordering a new one.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Bulk Carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Access through railings on deck were blocked and the pilot had to side step on to bulwark to gain access from the side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A guest stumbled whilst descending a step resulting in a fractured foot A cruise ship passenger sustained a fractured foot when stepping badly down a step in the restaurant area, resulting in a fractured foot and subsequent fall. The passenger reported that the incident happened due to inattention and the area was inspected and found to be free from defects. There were no damages or further injuries.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Recreational craft capsized with 2 people on board A small recreational craft used for fishing capsized on a reservoir. The two crew entered the water, only one was wearing a lifejacket. They were in the water for around 3-4 minutes and then manged to climb onto the capsized vessel c and awaited assistance. The crew were safely recovered and brought ashore.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A tug experienced equipment failure when all of the towline from its winch drum went overboard. A tug was escorting another vessel (a crude oil tanker) when it experienced an issue that caused all of the towline from the winch drum to go overboard. There were no injuries or damages reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-ro cargo vessel suffered a malfunction of main engine exhaust valve unit no.1 The vessel suffered a malfunction of the main engine exhaust valve unit no.1, unsure if any damage was sustained or tow was required.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the hand holds were not rigged. The crew were informed of this by the pilot at the time, and reportedly were aware of the requirement but had not rigged the hand rails.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Close quarters situation between chartered angling vessel and sailing vessel. An angling charter vessel was at anchor when a yacht came down the starboard side and across the anchor rope and missed the beam by ten feet. There was no damage or injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A tug crew member lost their balance and sprained their leg. A tug crew member was injured when they were leaning over to receive a mooring line. They leant against a cable which was designed to cover the gap in the railings for egress to the vessel, which came open at the latch causing the crew member to loose their balance. They steadied themself on the fender and the gunwale, but sustained a sprained leg which lead to them being off work for more than 3 days. There were no damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Offshore supply ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. 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. Secured with shackles only and tripping line on bottom step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Tug made contact with a lock gate resulting no damage Tig made contact with a lock gate whilst conducting towage duties. No damage was reported.
Incident type: Contact
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. A tripping line was incorrectly rigged.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tanker used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A tanker crew used an unsafely weighted heaving line that was weighted using a hard rubber weight. Shoreside workers cut the unsafe weight off and replaced it with a sand bag. The previous weight reportedly weighed 737g.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel was dis-masted and in danger of capsize and a search and rescue vessel towed it to safety. A sailing vessel with two crewmembers on board was dis-masted and in danger of capsizing. The crew transmitted a distress call and search and rescue assets were dispatched to assist them. A search and rescue vessel towed the casualty vessel back to a safe port. There were no injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Service vessel grounded while berthing resulted in no damage and re-floated on high tide. Service vessel grounded while berthing resulted in no damage and re-floated on high tide.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A search and rescue vessel struck a submerged mooring and damaged its propeller. A search and rescue vessel was launching during a low tide (approximately 0.2m in height) when the propeller struck a submerged object. The object was identified to be a river mooring which the crew suspected had been pushed into the launch area by recent extreme tidal forces. The crew returned the vessel to its station and replaced the propeller, which was damaged, with the spare and then continued operations as usual. There were no injuries, pollution or significant damage.
Incident type: Contact
A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder made fast by choke shackles and height incorrect.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Inboard stanchion in combination rig missing - discussed with master and very apologetic- no further action needed.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A research vessel passenger fell and sustained minor head and back injuries. A research vessel passenger fell down a set of stairs and sustained minor head and back injuries. The vessel headed to an anchorage where a coastguard team assisted the passenger off the vessel and passed to a relative who took them to hospital for a medical assessment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dinghy capsized with 5 people on board resulting in 1 fatality. A dinghy had 5 people on board when it capsized. One of the individuals had limited to no ability to swim which resulted in them going missing. After a few days they were found floating in the water and confirmed deceased. The dinghy may have been overloaded which caused it to capsize.
Incident type: Capsizing / Listing
A cruise ship passenger fell whilst trying to use the toilet and broke their humerus. A cruise ship passenger was using the bathroom during the night when they lost their grip on the handrail and fell to the floor, sustaining a broken humerus and a head injury. They had mobility difficulties due to a stroke meaning one side of their body was weaker and they used a wheelchair. There were no defects with the cabin or bathroom area and the incident was attributed to their medical condition.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fire in engine room onboard a fish farm work boat resulting in the vessel being towed After departing the feed barge, the work boat's fire alarm sounded in the engine room. Smoke quickly started to come from the the engine room vents and the helm unit in the wheel house, as they were near to a fish farm cage, they decided to tie to this. As the smoke continued and increased, the engines were stopped. The fuel was shut off and engine room vents were closed. The fire suppression system was deployed and the crew moved to a safe distance. Once there was no more evidence of smoke, the decision was made to have the work boat towed. The Coastguard were notified and the work boat towed to a mooring. The hatches and vents were not re-opened. There was no pollution observed or injuries to crew. The vessel was stable and intact. An investigation was carried out by the engineering department who concluded the fire started due to wires chaffing and causing a short.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A pleasure vessel alongside exploded resulting in one serious injury. Vessel was total loss and removed ashore. Five other boats damaged, at least one further total loss. injured Two occupants were onboard refuelling the vessel. After the vessel was started an explosion occurred onboard where one occupant received serious injuries and the other occupant sustained minor burn injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A sail training vessel lost power and required towing A sail training vessel experienced a loss of power, smoke was seen coming from the engine room but no fire. The anchor was dropped to wait for assistance. Two search and rescue vessel were deployed but stood down as a tug from a nearby port assisted and towed the vessel to port for repair.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An offshore supply vessel collided with a moored search and rescue vessel. An offshore supply vessel collided with a moored search and rescue vessel. The offshore supply vessel was manoeuvring at the time. The search and rescue vessel was damaged enough that it had to be taken off service to repair the damaged railings and one of its life rafts. There were no injuries or pollution and the offshore supply vessel was undamaged.
Incident type: Collision
General cargo vessel pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations The vessels pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations because it hadn't not been rigged correctly
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
An offshore support vessel suffered an engine failure after piston/con-rod ejected An offshore support vessel was on passage when a malfunction in one of the 4 auxiliary engines caused a piston/cam-shaft to be ejected out of one of the crank case doors along with fuel oil. This engine was in use as the sole power generator at the time which meant there was a blackout resulting in the loss of power for the main propulsion thrusters. The emergency generator started as necessary and the other engines auto-started shortly after. There was no fire or injuries due to the incident and the vessel returned to its home port to investigate the reasons for the malfunction and check the other 3 engines for any signs of malfunction.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A domestic ro-pax vessel experienced a failure of starboard shaft alternator exciter resulting in local overheating and smoke. A domestic ro-pax vessel experienced a failure of the starboard shaft alternator exciter which resulted in the disablement of the starboard engine. The vessel was able to make its way to port and disembark passengers, vehicles and crew without assistance. Local fire brigade and ambulance service attended as a precaution and to ensure a smooth evacuation. There were no injuries or pollution reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger tripped when walking on a pontoon and fractured their forearm. A cruise ship passenger was walking over a pontoon on the port side of the vessel towards the tenders when they tripped. As they fell they put out their arms and sustained a fracture. The passenger was wearing flip flops and the area was carpeted with a piece of AstroTurf which obscured a step. The AstroTurf was removed after the incident to make the step more visible to people.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship's crew member tripped resulting in a leg fracture. A cruise ship crew member was carrying a tray from one deck to another via the escalator. They mis-stepped at the top of the escalator and fell, fracturing their left leg. The injured crew member was disembarked at the next destination for further medical treatment and repatriation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing yacht collided with a chain ferry resulting in no known damages. A chain ferry was travelling across a river on an ebbing tide, the ferry was approaching the bank and was starting to lower the prow. A sailing yacht was proceeding with the ebb tide and did not appear to alter course as it neared the chain ferry. The yacht turned away late, then collided the chain ferry and made contact with the southern most chain and was briefly stuck before freeing itself. No radio contact was made between the yacht and chain ferry.
Incident type: Collision
Cargo vessel's mooring ropes broke resulting in no damages. Cargo vessel's mooring rope's broke due to a very strong high tide. Before increasing level of water the vessel was sat on the ground. The vessel was fully loaded and due to a strong tide it began to move, however; when the level of water increased it was possible to come back alongside.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Sailing dinghy crew member got rope wrapped around neck as they fell into the water. Two vessels were taking part in a race at the time sailing around a buoy, a rope became looped around one of the vessel's crew member's neck and was pulled into the water. Another crew member managed to get them out safely from the water and they were taken via ambulance to the hospital
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure vessel user was dragged overboard by their vessel before being struck by it. A motor pleasure craft crewmember was preparing their vessel to depart from its mooring when they knocked the throttle causing the vessel to lurch away from the jetty, dragging the skipper along with it. The skipper enter the water and was struck by the vessel at some point causing a compound fracture to their ankle. The vessel continued to go around in circles, narrowly missing the skipper as they swam to shore. Another member of the public approached the out of control vessel and brought it under control and re-secured it. Once the skipper arrived at the slipway, another member of the public gave them medical attention, applying a tourniquet to their leg as there was a large amount of blood coming from the wound. The local police service also attended and provided first aid in the form of an additional tourniquet and the skipper was taken to hospital for onward treatment. The skipper was not wearing a kill cord or a lifejacket.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug was assisting a vessel when two lines parted and lost a bollard resulting in no other damages. A tug was assisting another vessel when the two lines parted resulting in loss of bollard. The tug continued to assist the vessel and no other damages were reported.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A kayaker fell overboard and died. A row boat crew of two people were launching their vessel when one of them fell into the water. The other crew member jumped in after them in an attempt to save them but also got into difficulty. The first crewmember was washed over a weir and drowned whilst the second crewmember was recovered by search and rescue services alive.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessels crew member sustained a head injury after being hit by a pot. Fishing vessel was hauling gear when its crew member got hit in the head by a pot resulting with an intracranial injury. The casualty sustained a lump on the side of the head which followed with pain and nausea.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tug and an offshore supply vessel collided during manoeuvring operations. A tug was assisting an offshore support vessel with manoeuvring for departure when the two vessels collided resulting in damage to the tug's fender channel. There was no pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger fell and fractured knee The passenger was walking across the restaurant when they twisted their left leg causing them to fall onto the left leg. The passenger was transferred to the medical centre to receive medical treatment for a fractured left knee. The area was later inspected but no defects were found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship grounded whilst departing from port. A container vessel had just departed from port with a pilot on board and was transiting down the channel when it ran aground. The vessel was manoeuvring and overshot a course alteration causing it to leave the channel and ground. The vessel required tig assistance to push it back into the channel. There was no damage sustained to the vessel, nor any pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A crew member of a pleasure vessel fell overboard and was rescued from the water. A motor yacht was attempting to berth, as it neared the pontoon a crew member threw the bow line to a person assisting. They then went aft to throw the stern line, as they threw the line they fell over the guard-wire, they were holding onto the guard-wire and partially in the water. The vessel was still moving and the crew member not able to hang on, eventually let go upon which their life jacket inflated. They paddled to the pontoon where passers-by assisted to recover the crew member from the water. The crew member was assessed on scene by crew from the nearby search and rescue station.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)