baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Two sailing vessels collided whilst racing resulting in one crew member sustaining a crush injury Two sailing vessels were racing in an annual regatta. the vessels were on different tacks as they approached a mark. The first sailing vessel was relying on the crew for a clear lookout and they would 'clear' the other vessel as the helm was unable to see due to the jib. When the vessels were close, the helm on the first vessel attempted to bear away but the vessels collided with the bowsprit hitting a crew member from the other vessel. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to assist along with a helicopter and emergency services. The crew member was air lifted and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Collision
A passenger vessel grounded and re-floated after disembarking the passengers. A dive boat was navigating an area on a falling spring tide when the vessel grounded on a reef that the crew were not aware of and was not charted. The vessel crew disembarked the passengers to another vessel and were able to re-float the vessel. Once re-floated the passengers were taken back on board and the vessel made its way back to port under it's own power. There were no injuries, pollution or damage sustained.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Solid cargo vessel crew member during berthing the headline hawser transfer bounced to the tension drum when heaving fracturing their arm While the vessel was berthing at a port, a crew, member's left arm was injured while carrying out headline hawser transfer from the storage side to the tension side operation, and the headline hawser struck at the partition and bounced to the tension drum when heaving. Then hit bosun's left arm causing swelling and pain resulting in needing medical treatment ashore. The crew member was diagnosed with a fractured left arm
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured with a deck tongue by means of the step. Discussed with Master correct securing arrangements by side rope, recommend he removes deck tongue. Master will educate the crew with a safety talk and provide lashings.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A high speed passenger vessel suffered propulsion failure due to a problem with the propeller shaft. A high speed passenger vessel was on passage when there was a bang. This bang was initially thought to be a watertight door slamming shut. There was no change to the vessels speed or movement. However, when berthing at the next port and the starboard engine was put astern a louder bang occurred and the starboard engine was not giving astern power. The vessel managed to berth and once alongside checks were carried out which reveled that the shaft of the starboard engine was spinning in gear but no thrust was being generated by the propeller. There was also water found in the starboard aft void space where the shaft seal was located. The vessel was able to transit back to its home port without passengers where diver investigations were carried out which revealed that the starboard propeller was missing. The cause of it being missing was not immediately apparent.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A general cargo vessel ran aground on a mud bank. A general cargo vessel overshot its planned anchorage and grounded on a mud bank. The grounding was reportedly caused by the crew inadvertently stopping one of the engines which meant that they were unable to stop the vessel before it grounded. There was no reported damage to the vessel or the environment.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Chemical tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. Ladder observed to have the upper chocks missing on the first spreader.
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 it was secured using shackles and a deck tongue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel going wrong way in traffic lane Fishing vessel going wrong way in traffic lane.
Incident type: Non-accidental Event
A service vessel crew member step awkwardly into a locker resulting in a sprained ankle A service vessel crew member went to the helicopter equipment locker to pick up hearing protection. After opening the locker door, the crew member went to step inside to get a headset and placed their foot on a bracket resulting in a sprained ankle. The crew member was sent for an x-ray and CT scan to rule out a fractured ankle.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel and dredger made contact resulting in minor damage. An inland waterways passenger vessel and dredger made contact resulting in minor damage. Whist passenger vessel was passing dredger they got caught between the bow wave and the stern wave causing suction that pulled the passenger vessel towards the dredger resulting in contact and minor cosmetic damage to the passenger vessel and several minor passenger injuries.
Incident type: Collision
A ro-pax vessel suffered a systems failure from a lightning strike A ro-pax vessel was approaching a port when there was systems failure from a lightning strike. The vessel issued a Panpan stating there was a malfunction in the AIS/GPS equipment as well as radar and were unable to safely enter the port. The vessel resolved the technical issues and were able to enter the port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel made contact with a recovery trolley resulting in minor damage A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was returning from a tasking, whilst the vessel the propeller made contact with the recovery trolley causing minor damage to the propeller which was subsequently replaced. No injuries to crew.
Incident type: Contact
An offshore supply vessel had a collision with another offshore supply vessel resulting in damage and pollution. An offshore supply vessel had a collision with another offshore supply vessel resulting in damage and pollution. The vessel was unable to manoeuvre safe and clear of the other off shore supply vessel resulting in an collision involving the stern and one of the legs of the other vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Yacht crew member head butted a winch resulting in a deep head laceration A sailing yacht crew member head-butted a winch which resulted in a 3-inch laceration on the front of the head above the right eye. There was a lot of blood, but the crew member was conscious and breathing. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked but due to the sea state could not evacuate the crew member, a helicopter was deployed, winched the crew member off and then taken to hospital for treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Hopper dredger and sailing vessel collided resulting in minor damages. Hopper dredger made contact with a sailing vessel. Sailing vessel suffered damage to mast while the dredger had some scratching down the side. The sailing vessel was on auto pilot when the incident occurred and the dredger failed to maintain a proper lookout.
Incident type: Collision
Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The ladder wasn't lashed off to a strong point. There was a messenger rope loosely wrapped around a bracket on deck. The main weight of the ladder was held by the rolling hitches.
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 still rigged with (rusty) shackles with all the weight lying on the top step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger on a motor boat fell over and sustained a head injury. A recreational motor vessel passenger fell and sustained a head injury in the form of an open wound and suspected concussion. The crew of the motor vessel landed the injured person ashore at the closest opportunity and they called for an ambulance. However, the ambulance was not able to get to the person due to traffic, so they made their own way to hospital. Reportedly, the passenger had been sitting down whilst the vessel was transiting from one angling location to another and fell asleep. They then fell off the chair and banged their head.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue crew member sustained a laceration to their hand whilst on a rescue A search and rescue vessel was tasked to kayakers requiring assistance. A crew member went to take hold of a kayak paddle to pull a kayaker towards the vessel. The paddle had a nick in it, as the crew member grabbed the paddle the barb caught their hand and caused a laceration. Once ashore the crew member went to hospital and received treatment for the laceration.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel made contact as it was coming alongside a vessel A search and rescue vessel was launched to a sailing yacht taking on water. A service vessel was already assisting the vessel with a pump. As the search and rescue vessel came alongside, it made contact with the service vessel due to the sea conditions. The service vessel sustained damage to the starboard guard rails. No injuries to crew from either vessel.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship passenger slipped and fell and sustained a fractured coccyx A cruise ship passenger was moving from the bed to make their way to the bathroom. The passenger did not have access to their mobility aid, they slipped and landed hard on their coccyx, the passenger was treated by the medical team for a fractured coccyx and remained onboard.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Ladder was not rigged per current SOLAS regulations. Shackles used to secure
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Chemical tanker grounded on final approach to port entrance during abort attempt. Chemical tanker grounded on final approach to port entrance during attempt to enter the harbour. An apprentice pilot took the con and took the vessel down the approach channel from the north with a following wind and tide. at the vessel was turned into centre channel but the vessels speed could not be lowered to the 5kts needed, vessel was proceeding at 9.1 kts. Pilot took the con and controls and aborted the approach. Vessel was advancing west, the pilot put the engine full astern and used full thrust to starboard. Vessel started to move astern just north of the port entrance. The pilot put the helm hard to starboard and the engine full ahead, but due to a slow govenor the vessel was slow in responding. The vessel grounded on the back to the east of the port on its stern. No damage or injuries were reported. The pilot took the vessel out, checks were made outside the channel and the vessel returned and successfully berthed.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Charter vessel broke down and requested a tow. Charter fishing broke down and requested a tow. No injuries/further damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement because the pilot ladder was secured using a deck tongue and a metal bar across the side ropes. The correct way to secure the ladder is with rolling hitches tied to the side ropes and secured to strong points on the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A stern trawler crewmember trapped their hand in a winch sustaining fractures. A stern trawler crewmember sustained a crushed hand after tripping whilst moving around on deck and putting their hand into the trawl gear's winch mechanism.
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. Ladder secured by shackles. Non-Compliance explained, educational advice given, leaflet with correct pilot ladder securing handed over.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Person fell overboard from pleasure vessel resulting in search and rescue being tasked A person fell overboard from their pleasure vessel. Their lifejacket inflated and they activated their PLB and called emergency services. Two search and rescue vessels were tasked to search. The person was recovered by a passing vessel and transferred to one of the search and rescue vessels, taken ashore and reunited with their vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sailing vessel crew member suffered a partial amputation to their thumb after operating a winch A sailing yacht crew member had their thumb partially amputated by a winch they were operating. A PanPan was sent out and a search and rescue vessel was tasked to assist, the wound was treated and dressed. The crew member was transferred to the search and rescue vessel, taken ashore and transported to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A work boat RIB was washed over board during poor weather. A work boat was anchored when their RIB was washed overboard during poor weather. The RIB was found washed up on a nearby beach by search and rescue services and was filled with water.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger vessel experienced main engine failure and subsequent propulsion failure. A passenger vessel was on passage when the main engine shut down due to high pressure. The vessel had two main engines. The starboard engine suffered propulsion failure first and the crew decided to turn and return to their departure port, and shortly after the port engine also failed. After being towed back to port by another vessel, it was discovered that the reason for the propulsion failure was that the sea water cooling valves were closed and therefore no cooling water was able to get to the engines, causing them to shut down due to high pressure. There was no damage, pollution or injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the spine Cruise ships passenger tripped resulting in closed fracture to the spine. Passenger tripped on raised threshold, passenger has pre-existing back injury requiring them to use a walking stick. Injury to the L2 vertebra.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ships passenger tripped on stairs resulting in closed fracture to the knee. Cruise ships passenger tripped on stairs resulting in closed fracture to the knee.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship crew member slipped on wet flooring and fractured their ankle A passenger ship crew member was walking along a corridor when they slipped, as a result of wet flooring. They sustained a fracture to their right hand and were medically disembarked.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
While a lifeboat was launching training, the propeller hit the rocks and got slightly damaged. While launching the lifeboat on a training exercise, the propeller hit the rocks on the beach. Due to the state of the tide, the depth of water dropped while the vessel was in the water which resulted with the propeller hitting the rocks - causing a bent propeller. This did not impact the operation and no injuries were reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Vehicle carrier's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Poor condition - top step cut in half and one rubber step was distorted and worn.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's crew member caught their toe under the door Cruise ship's crew member sustained a toe injury after reaching for the cabin. They opened the cabin doors and caught their toe under the door. The area was found to be free from defects or hazards that would have contributed to this incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Crew transfer vessel suffered an engine fire, which was extinguished and the vessel towed back to port A crew transfer vessel suffered an engine room fire on the starboard side. Initially it was thought to be an alternator fire.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Suspected MOB from a fishing vessel. Initially reported as a man-overboard by NFCA on the basis of interrupted phone call. No evidence to support person went in the water.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sail training vessel grounded briefly resulting in no damage. A sail training vessel on a mooring buoy but were asked to move due to another vessel booking. The skipper decided to move anchor in a bay. The vessel was heading to the anchoring area at 2.5 knots when the depth went from 7 to 2 metres on the sounder and the vessel touched an object. The skipper engaged astern and the vessel quickly went back into 7.0 metres of water. They then anchored in 9.5 metres of water further out. The vessel was checked for water ingress (as a precaution) and all was fine.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot boarding arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that the side ropes were made fast with a thin line and the stanchions were not high enough and didn't extend to deck level.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Offshore support vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Offshore support vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Ladder was secured using shackles around the side ropes but was not noted when boarding as they were obstructed but the access steps to the bulwark…on disembarking it was observed and message relayed to the vessel bridge for rectification to be in compliance with the regs prior vessel departure.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger Ro-Ro, oil from overflow tank caused oil to enter the water resulting in pollution. Passenger Ro-Ro, oil from overflow tank caused oil to enter the water resulting in pollution.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel made contact with a pontoon and sustained minor damage A service vessel was moving berths. While manoeuvring away from the pontoon, the vessel was travelling astern when the portside bow made contact with one of the protruding mooring bollards and bits on the pontoon which resulted in a small hole on the bow flare of the hull above water line.
Incident type: Contact
A container vessel used an incorrectly weighted heaving line. A container ship used an unsafely weighted heaving line that appeared to contain metal. The port workers confiscated the weight and the vessel's crew checked all the other heaving lines on board to ensure they were weighted in a safe way.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht ran aground and required assistance A sailing yacht grounded and required assistance due to the risk of capsize caused by the falling tide. The skipper was unsure of the yacht's position, with help from the coastguard was able to give a position after using a tablet with a navigation app. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel along with a shore rescue team attended and extracted the skipper. The yacht was left anchored until it was able to refloat, the yacht was not able to proceed due to a broken rudder so was taken under tow.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sailing yacht grounded on a lee shore due to the weather conditions A sailing yacht with three crew were looking at a vessel that had run aground the previous day. There was a swell and an onshore wind. The swell dislodged the outboard motor from its mounting and cut out, the yacht was then turned broadside by the wind. The crew managed to secure the motor back in position, but could not start it. They attempted to drop anchor and hoisted a genoa to try turn the into the wind, but were unable to due to the conditions and ended up being blown onto the lee shore. Coastguard were alerted and tasked a search and rescue (SAR) vessel. The yacht's helm requested that the SAR vessel tow the yacht off the beach or winch the yacht off the beach. The SAR vessel declined to assist in this way, the crew were advised to abandon the yacht which they did.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell off a bed resulting in a head injury A cruise ship passenger was sitting on the end of the bed in a cabin when they inadvertently slipped off falling to the deck. The passenger fell on their left side striking the left side of their head on the adjacent bulkhead resulting in an injury to the scalp and signs of confusion. The passenger was admitted to the medical centre for treatment and later medically disembarked. The area was inspected for defects with none found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-ro cargo ship parted a mooring line during berthing operations. A ro-ro cargo vessel was berthing under PEC direction with an 18kt wind off the berth when it parted the aft spring line whilst maneuvering. The ship was moving slowly astern at the time and no one was standing close to the line on board the vessel or on the shore. The parting was reportedly due to the wind off the berth causing the ship to drift away from the quay as it was moving astern. The mooring line was put into use less than a year before the incident and didn't show any signs of excessive wear and tear before the incident. No one was injured, there was no pollution and the only damage was the broken line, which parted approximately 5m above the eye. The mooring line was then turned end to end on the drum and returned to working condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel made contact with corner of lock during high winds resulting in minor damage to hull When the vessel entered a lock at 1.5 knots, the wind increased sharply and wind gust pushed the vessel to the corner of the lock. The bow of the vessel started swinging to the port quickly, the bow thruster was immediately switched on to full starboard, however, the vessel hit the port corner of the lock by portside forward of the vessel frames 113/114 below the waterline. There is no hole in the hull or any damage causing water ingress or environmental pollution, a dent on the hull approximately depth of 7 cm, length of 90 cm, frames 113 and 114. .
Incident type: Contact
A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A crude oil tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. Prior to boarding it was noticed that bottom rungs had been damaged, ladder stretched and some grommets loose and damaged. Vessel asked to rig an alternate ladder. Captain notified and issued an internal near miss and had the damaged ladder condemned
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo ship crew member fell down stairs in the engine room. A general cargo vessel crewmember was descending a staircase in the engine room when they fell down. They hit their head on the way down sustaining superficial injuries such as bruises and cuts to the head, shoulder and chest. They were taken ashore for a check up at the hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS regulations. The construction of the ladder was questionable, the bottom three rings were rubber and step depth incorrect. The ladder was not secured correctly on deck level. The crew of the vessel were made to rectify the issues before use.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
LNG tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line LNG tanker used a dangerously weighted heaving line which was retained by a pilot boat.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dive vessel lost power resulting in drifting away from two divers in water. Dive vessel lost power resulting in drifting away from two divers in water. Towed to safety by RNLI.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel collided with a moored fishing vessel whilst manoeuvring A fishing vessel was leaving a harbour. As they were manoeuvring they collided with a moored fishing vessel. The moored fishing vessel attempted to hail the other vessel but there was no response. There were no injuries to crew and the the to the vessel was some paint scraped off.
Incident type: Collision
Sailing training vessel trainee fell into water and was caught in propeller resulting in open wounds to the foot. A sail training vessel was at anchor waiting to disembark crew and trainee crew. A dinghy acting as a taxi service arrived and whilst the boarding ladder was rigged on the sail training vessel, no crew were present. The port dinghy helm did not tie onto the vessel but started to invite the trainees onboard. One trainee tried to board and fell between the port dinghy/sail training vessel. Their lifejacket inflated, the dinghy helm went to assist, got too close and the propeller blades cut the trainee's feet resulting in open wounds to the foot. The trainee was taken to hospital, received stitches and was later discharged.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A landing craft was caught by the wake of a passing ro-pax vessel resulting in minor damage. A landing vessel was berthed alongside engaged in operations when a ro-pax vessel arrived in port, going an estimated 6-7knots. This created a wake which resulted in the moored landing vessel jostling significantly. A person was trying to climb onto the vessel at the time, but saw the wake approaching and climbed back up the ladder, avoiding being struck or flung from the vessel. The vessel itself however, sustained minor damage to a fender where it struck the berth during the movement. The port reportedly had a speed limit of 3knots which the ro-pax vessel appeared to be exceeding. There was no further damage, no pollution or injuries.
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. The accommodation ladder had no Inboard scansion and the rope on the outboard side was just looped through and not secured. This resulted in the pilot stumbling transitioning from the pilot ladder to the accommodation ladder.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel grounded whilst attempting rescue of stranded people. A search and rescue vessel was engaged in an attempted recovery of persons cut off by tide on a sandbank. They attempted to approach the location of the people but grounded causing damage to propellers and skegs. The depth below keel reading was 1.8 but the grounding was suspected to have occurred due to the waves causing variation in depth below keel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A fishing vessel fouled its propeller and was towed back to port. A single hand fishing catamaran became entangled in ropes from lobster and crab pots close to the shore and fouled the propeller. The vessel dropped an anchor to try to prevent it moving onto the rocks and called for help. The local lifeboat service attended and set up a tow to bring it back to port.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Dive vessel's crew member sustained a finger injury which resulted in amputation. Diving vessel's crew sustained a finger injury which resulted in finger amputation. The static gear for diving purposes had become fast on the seabed. The slack rope fed through block on davit, under a hook and round the capstan (approximately 4 turns). Rope was being paid by the crew member using right hand. The wind and the tide caused the vessel to beam-on and the casualty to lose balance. The casualty used their left hand to steady themselves when their fingers got caught between the rope and capstan. They required further medical assistance.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel had an oil pollution incident from suspected bulkhead leak. A general cargo vessel suffered a pollution incident when an unconfirmed quantity of heavy fuel oil contaminated water went over the vessel's side. The vessel was alongside a NABSA (Not afloat but safely aground) berth at the time, and as the vessel re-floated, the crew were filling in a ballast tank. The ballast tank overflowed through an on deck vent, and the crew observed that there was an oily sheen around the vessel after this water went overboard. The crew stopped the ballasting and sounded all the tanks. The HFO tank adjacent to the ballast tank being filled showed that it had 3 cubic meters more in it than the previous time it was sounded. As the tide went out the vessel rested on the bottom again and the tanks were sounded again. There was no change in the soundings. The vessel crew determined that there was no exterior hull breach but that there was a suspected bulkhead breach between the ballast tank and the fuel oil tank. The amount of pollution was such that it dissipated with the ebb tide and there was no need for a pollution clean up.
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. A pilot boarded and on reaching deck level they observed two sets of securing ropes to be leading vertically and not load bearing. The load appeared to be taken by the rung resting against a metal step.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cargo vessel made contact with the wall whilst being raised in a lock and sustained damage Whilst in the lock waiting to be raised, the flow of water entering the lock chamber caused the vessel to land heavily alongside causing damage to the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel hit the launch carriage during an exercise. A search and rescue vessel was being launched from a carriage for an exercise, when it was lifted by the swell and dropped back down onto the carriage, sustaining damage. The gelcoat on the transom was chipped. There were no severe damages, no injuries and no pollution.
Incident type: Contact
A fishing vessel grounded on a submerged rock ledge and required assistance A fishing vessel ran aground on a submerged ledge as it was leaving a harbour. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist. When the SAR vessel arrived on scene, the fishing vessel was high aground and listing. With the sea state and weather conditions, a helicopter was deployed to recover the two crew. When the crew left the vessel there was no water ingress or injuries to crew.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cargo vessel suffered engine failure and required assistance back to harbour A cargo vessel was departing a harbour when the vessel suffered engine failure. The pilot onboard was able to course until the speed reduced and steerage was no longer effective. Anchors were dropped and tug assistance requested. Two tugs arrived on scene and assisted the vessel back to harbour to affect repairs.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Chemical tanker pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards Pilot ladder construction did not meet current SOLAS standards. On disembarkation from the vessel was noticed port side ropes for a pilot ladder were in a poor and frayed condition.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger ship's crew member injured themselves while holding the door. Passenger ship's crew member injured themselves during a full crew drill. They opened the FSD door for another crew member when the bottom of the door hit the back side of their ankle. This resulted in 7 days off time due to a laceration. No defect was found around the door.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot was disembarking from a dredger onto a pilot vessel when they lost their footing and fell resulting in a knee injury. Dredger's pilot was about to step off the ladder onto the pilot boat when a wave pitched the boat causing the pilot to miss their footing and fall back off the ladder. The pilot reported an injured knee.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fractured their arm after a fall exiting the theatre. A cruise ship passenger was exiting the theatre when they missed a step and fell resulting in a fractured arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
PW user was declared deceased after falling off the craft. PW user came off their privately owned craft. Wearing a buoyancy aid but knocked unconscious and floating face down for approximately 30 minutes before being recovered by the RNLI. They were declared deceased at 2300 on 29/05/2023.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dredger suffered steering gear failure resulting in no further damages. A dredger suffered steering gear failure on approach to a station. No immediate assistance was required and eventually limited steering was restored, the vessel was given navigational assistance to a safe anchorage. No further damages reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A charity tall ship volunteer fell from a hight and sustained a head injury. A sail training vessel run by a charity was out with some volunteers for a training exercise when one of the volunteers fell and sustained multiple injuries. The crewmember was assisting in tying the sail ties around the main sail, that had been lowered, when the boat rocked and the crewmember lost their grip on the rigging and fell backwards onto the deck. They banged their head against the side of the boat and breifly lost consciousness. The on board doctor provided first aid and emergency services attended the vessel once it came alongside, taking the crew member to hospital. The crew member did not have head or spinal injuries but was kept in for observations. They sustained a fracture to their breastbone, bruising to the muscles and the cartilage around their pelvis and received some physiotherapy. The volunteer was experienced on the vessel and with the procedure but was carrying out the procedure in a different location on board than they had done previously, and wasn't aware of the risk of movement that occurs in that location. It was this that caused them to lose their grip. They were wearing a life jacket, waterproofs and strong non-slip boots.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A tanker used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A tanker used an unsafely weighted heaving line whilst sending a messenger line to the tug. The line was weighted with a painted rubber weight rather than the recommended sandbag.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel experience an engine failure resulting in being towed A fishing vessel experienced engine failure, the crew could not restart the engine. They were towed to safety by another fishing vessel.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing yacht experienced a fire that was quickly extinguished by crew A sailing yacht experienced an engine fire that was quickly extinguished by the crew. The engine was disabled, no water ingress or pollution seen and no injuries to crew . The vessel was able to sail and only required assistance onto a mooring.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
Ro-cargo vessel made contact with jetty and was holed above the waterline The vessel was entering a lock, at the entrance to a when it struck a jetty and was holed above the waterline. It was was able to berth successfully with no significant damage reported to the jetty and no injuries to the crew. A pilot was on board at the time.
Incident type: Contact
A passenger vessel experienced a loss of hydraulic oil. A passenger vessel experienced a loss of hydraulic oil. During the start up procedures, a low level oil alarm activated on the stern thruster. Checks were carried out and it was found that the hydraulic oil level in the tank was low. Checks were carried out internally and externally to find where the oil had gone. It was found that oil was leaking to sea.
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 was on a reel with no visible locking mechanisms. Tripping line running aft. Securing of ladder from the reel was to the hand rails. Crew securing side magnets did not wear life jackets.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger ship's contractor got injured while removing a valve from a generator. Passenger ship's contractor was removing a valve from a generator while the ship was in dry dock. The contractor had not checked to ensure the system had completely de-pressurised which resulted in a lower jaw injury. The individual has 3 breakages.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger slipped whilst taking a shower and sustained an ankle fracture. A cruise ship passenger was taking a shower when their foot slipped and they consequently fell and sustained a fracture to their left ankle. The onboard emergency call was activated and the guest was taken to the medical centre for treatment. The area where the accident occurred was examined and the shower base was found in good condition without any obvious defect. The occurrence was reported to have happened due to carelessness on the part of the passenger.
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. 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. Inboard stantion of combi arrangement missing. Ladder not secured effectively at deck level. Lines looped around side ropes, not secured with rolling hitches.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A search and rescue vessel was tasked to assist another vessel when the crew members fell overboard. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked to assist a vessel that had drifted ashore, the Y boat was launched to recover the casualties. Once this was completed, the Y boat went to the stern of the SAR vessel to be recovered, a wave passed along the hull of the SAR vessel which caused the 2 crew members to fall overboard. Both were wearing lifejackets and drysuits. No damages/injuries reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Initial boarding was refused due to excessively long tripping line rigged leading aft and below the bottom spreader step. Ladder secured with only shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's passenger tripped on their bag straps and sustained a fracture. Cruise ship's passenger was walking when another passenger was holding a bag with straps. The injured passenger did not notice the straps and tripped on them resulting in a fall. The casualty sustained a hip fracture.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A ro-pax vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles, not ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A general cargo vessel crew member suffered a crush injury. A general cargo vessel crew were letting go a tug on the forecastle when one of the crew members caught their foot in the bight of the messenger line and suffered a crush injury. The other crew member attempted to stop the tug crew from winching and alerted the bridge, however the injured crew member was dragged towards the fairlead, where they became stuck. The force of the line being heaved pulled off the crew member's boot and part of their foot. Due to the severity of the injury, first aid was given on board in the form of a tourniquet to control the bleeding and then the crewmember was evacuated by helicopter.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Dangerously weighted heaving line Dangerously weighted heaving line, a shackle was lowered to the pilot boat attached to the heaving line requested for pilot equipment. Pilot boat crew have confiscated the shackle and will deliver to HM staff for evidence. 1245hrs VTS advise pilot of the shackle retrieval and the pilots will discuss with the Master to ensure no more shackles or weighted lines will be used.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A survey vessel was swamped from a wave going over the bow A survey vessel was in a harbour, as the vessel slowed down it rode into the wave in front of the vessel. This resulted in the wave coming over the bow and in through a hatch causing the bow of the vessel to become flooded. The coastguard received a Mayday call and tasked search and rescue (SAR) assets to assist. The vessel was able to make it back to shore under it's own power with the assistance of a SAR vessel. No injuries to crew
Incident type: Flooding / Foundering
A container ship had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A bare boat charter sailing vessel got into difficulties and was rescued. A bare boat charter vessel was sailing into a gale when it suffered propulsion failure. This occurred due to the for sail being torn and then the crew called for assistance from search and rescue to supply them with fuel because they did not have much on board. The search and rescue services decided that the vessel needed to be towed due to the poor weather conditions. During this towage, the propeller of the sailing vessel became fouled, causing the prop shaft to get pulled out resulting in minor water ingress and damage to the vessel's gearbox.
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. Ladder secured by deck tongue.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A cruise ship passenger fell resulting in a fractured knee A cruise ship passenger was walking along the pool area pool area, lost their balance and fell forward, landing on their left knee. The passenger was transported by stretcher to the medical centre, where they received treatment for a fracture to the left knee. The passenger was medically disembarked and transferred to hospital. The area was inspected and found in good condition with no defects found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cruise ship passenger fell over backwards resulting in a fractured wrist. Cruise ship passenger fell over backwards resulting in a fractured wrist. The passenger walked backwards to take a photograph and fell over and tried to break their fall with their wrist.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
General cargo's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. General cargo's life buoy with self-igniting light 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.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel suffered a main engine failure. A beam trawler was engaged in fishing when there was a loss of power from the main engine. The auxiliary engine started and the fishing gear was placed back on the main deck using hydraulics. The vessel then made its way back to harbour.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An offshore supply vessel sustained damage to the bulwark and deck bits whilst berthing. An offshore vessel was berthing during high currents when the double bit on deck that was securing one of the mooring lines to the shore sheared off and also broke off part of the bulwark. This was due to the fact that the vessel unexpectedly swung away from the berth due to unseasonably high current catching the vessel. There had been a recent storm that meant that the river in the port was flowing much faster than normal and the captain had not taken this into account when attempting berthing operations. The vessel was repaired shortly after and the welds were inspected by the classification society and they confirmed that the vessel was able to return to service. There were no injuries or pollution.
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. Gangway was secured to ships side via one portable magnet and the pilot ladder was secured to ship side via recessed pad eye in shell plating. First pilot disembarked vessel without incident, second pilot was on the bottom platform of the gangway just about to step across onto the pilot ladder, when the magnet failed causing the gangway to swing away from the ship side by several metres (due to circa 2.5m swell) and violently come into contact with the ships side. This happened several times as the pilot made his way up the gangway to the deck. Ships crew re -rigged the combination ladder, this time the gangway was made fast to the recessed pad eye and two magnets fixed to either side of the pilot ladder. Pilot proceeded down the gangway and onto the pilot ladder, approx 5 steps down the ladder the fwd most magnet was noted to slide significantly(but not come away from the ship side). Pilot already committed and on the ladder and therefore continued to proceed down and safely disembark on to the pilot boat. Master informed of poor rigging and issues with the magnets.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel grounded on rocks resulting in crew member being rescued by CRT. Fishing vessel grounded on rocks resulting in crew member being recued by CRT.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger tripped and fell resulting in a fractured elbow A cruise ship passenger was entering a toilet when they tripped on a raised threshold. This resulted in them loosing their balance and falling forward hitting both knees and right elbow on the tiled floor. A member of the medical team attended the scene, provided first aid and escorted the passenger to the medical centre for further treatment for a fractured elbow. The area was inspected for defects with none found
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cargo vessel experienced a blackout whilst on approach to a port A cargo vessel was inward bound to a port when the vessel experienced a total power and steering failure. Tugs were requested to proceed to the vessel and assist, the pilot later reported that the vessel had regained propulsion, steering, and thrusters. Following an assessment of the prevailing situation, it was decided to continue to port as planned. Following an inspection, the blackout was caused by high exhaust temperatures in an auxiliary engine causing that engine to shutdown.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel towed by lifeboat after fouling their propeller on gear A fishing vessel fouled their propeller on gear and were unable to cut themselves free. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was tasked and towed the vessel back to its mooring. There was no damage reported and the crew were not in immediate danger.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship crewmember suffered a foot injury having been struck by a baggage trolley. A cruise ship crewmember was moving a baggage trolley when they were unable to stop it and it struck their ankle resulting in a strained foot. The crewmember was signed off work for 7 day.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A LPG tanker parted an aft breast-line whilst unmooring. An LPG tanker parted an aft breast-line when unmooring. The tug on aft stations was asked to change position to the accommodation block as the aft spring lines and aft breast-lines were tangled on the deck and required being slackened before being let go. As the tug moved to the accommodation, the stern of the LPG tanker came away from the berth at speed as the lines slackened, causing the aft breast-line to part. There were no injuries or damages besides the parted line. Notes: The main deck of the vessel was located below the jetty level, whereby the mooring lines were heading diagonally upwards instead of directing straight to the pier. One mooring line was directly dropped into the water by the lines man after lifting off the aft spring from the bollard. After the tug received the order from the pilot to shift back on the vessels stern, the Captain of the tug was following the order immediately and rapidly shifted back to the initial position, in order to be available again as fast as possible. While doing this, the Master of the tug did not consider the size ratio between the tug and the ship. The used tug was 32 m long, with a bollard pull of approx. 67 tones. While the tanker was only 87,5 m long. The used tug was oversized compared to the size of the ship. And a small tug movement produced a negative effect onto the ship. The fast position change, correlated with the back flush of the propeller of the tug and the unfavorable breast line heading, led to the breaking of the mooring line.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment