baker-street/maib-incident-reports-5K huggingface dataset:
Utility vessel crewmember suffered a hand injury while closing the bridge watertight door. A utility vessel was at anchor when the crewman went to close the bridge watertight door. To close the door, a safety latch located at the top of the door needed to be removed. To disconnect the latch the crewman decided to climb on some rails on the deck. When trying to remove the door latch the crewman was holding the door with his left hand while unlocking the latch with his right hand. Due to the slight rolling of the vessel the crewman lost his footing and fell, the bodyweight of the IP pushed against the outer part of the door, consequently pinching his left hand between the rim of the door and the door frame. The casualty went to bed that night but complained of pain and swelling of his left hand and an x-ray was performed. There were no fractures but the crewman was recommended to stay off work for one week.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A search and rescue vessel's fire alarm sounded due to smoke in the engine room. A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was on passage when the trim tabs were not operating as they should. A fire alarm sounded showing smoke in the jet space and a crew member went to isolate the trim tab motor at the distribution board to investigate the issue. After investigation, the space was vented and noticed that the trim tab motor/wiring was showing signs of melting which caused the smoke. Wires were taken off and the motor taped up which allowed them to continue their passage.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Two sailing vessels collided which resulted in a minor injury to a crew member First sailing vessel was preparing to unberth as part of normal service in order to conduct a day of sail training. In the unberthing operation the first vessel collided with the second sailing vessel which was berthed. This resulted in damage to the first sailing vessel's guard rails and rigging as well as an injury to a crew member. No damage/injuries reported to the second sailing vessel. Injured casualty was taken for further medical assistance as they required stitches to their wound.
Incident type: Collision
A historical fishing vessel ran aground A historical fishing vessel ran aground on a mud bank at the entrance to a river whilst under sail. The vessel was on a run, once they reached the return point, the engine was turned on. The helm started to head back upwind and towards the river entrance and then tacked. The helm was paying close attention to the depth sounder, the sails, and the tiller as well as watching navigation but inadvertently the tack took too long and caught the edge of the mud bank. The depth sounder alarmed right at the end of the tack but too late to stop the vessel grounding. No damage or injuries were reported.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sail training vessel grounded during departure from port. A sail training vessel grounded whilst departing from port. After unsuccessful assistance from two local vessels, the crew pumped out 6 metric tones of fresh water and was able to refloat. The vessel reported that the reason for the grounding was a hurried departure in order to avoid being stuck in the port as the wind increased.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A dive vessel suffered engine problems whilst 3 divers were in the water. A diver support vessel experienced propulsion failure whilst there were three divers in the water. The local lifeboat service attended and rescued the three divers from the water and took them back ashore. The dive vessel was towed back to shore separately. There were no injuries, damages or pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship's crew member was bending to place a container when they sprained their back. Cruise ship's crew member was bending to place a container filled inside the heater. Once they got up, they could feel the pain in their back and dizziness. The container weighed 17.1kg. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel experienced propulsion failure with its gear deployed and was towed. A stern trawler was towing fishing gear when it experienced propulsion failure and could not recover the gear. The local search and rescue vessel was launched and towed the vessel back to port. There were no damages, injuries or pollution. The cause of the propulsion failure was due to a water pump for the main engine breaking down. Whilst under tow, the fishing vessel crew were able to recover their gear. Once back in port, the vessel crew affected repairs to the engine with the assistance of shore-based engineers.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship passenger fainted and sustained a fracture injury. Cruise ship's passenger fainted in their cabin and sustained a closed ankle fracture. No defects were found in the cabin.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A ro-pax vessel made contact with the shore side loading ramp. A ro-pax vessel was departing from the berth when the bulbous bow struck the leading edge of the loading ramp. The ramp had been lowered in order to retract the top deck 'fingers' without striking the ship's bow doors. The ramp was not raised after this and when the ship moved to depart, it struck the edge of the ramp, causing a dent on its underside. The damage was considered superficial and there was no damage to the vessel reported. The vessel's crew reported to the port at the time of the incident that they had struck the ramp with their bulbous bow. They were also reportedly in a hurry to leave and there were no crew on broad the vessel who were qualified to drive the ramp to raise it before departure.
Incident type: Contact
A search and rescue vessel had a collision with pontoon resulting in minor damage to hull. A search and rescue vessel collided with a pontoon resulting in minor damage to hull. Whilst undertaking mooring and berthing training the vessel made contact with a bollard attached to the pontoon. This was human error whilst training combined with throttle sensitivity.
Incident type: Contact
A stern trawler suffered engine failure and was towed back into port by a search and rescue vessel. A stern trawler was on passage to port when they experienced propulsion failure. The crew transmitted a VHF call for assistance and there were no other vessels in the vicinity who could set up a tow, so the local search and rescue service launched a lifeboat that towed the vessel back to port. There were no injuries, pollution or damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A pilot vessel and a bunker barge collided A pilot boat was coming alongside a tanker that was outbound from port in order to carry out pilot transfer operations, when the pilot boat was lifted by a wave and collided with the railings of the tanker. The railings were bent backwards but not significantly and the vessels were able to continue with the operation after the incident. There were no injuries or pollution.
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. Ladder steps were all varnished.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Oil tanker's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Oil tanker's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Pilot ladder deck reel not mechanically secured.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Fishing vessel ran aground Fishing vessel ran aground while deploying fishing. The three crew abandoned to a life raft and were safely recovered. The vessel was re-floated later that day and was not damaged
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship passenger fell on a staircase and was fatally injured. Vessel was on passage when a passenger was descending the atrium spiral stairs, and upon reaching the final 2 or 3 steps whilst descending they lost their footing resulting in a fall. The fall resulted in the passenger landing heavily on their left upper back and left arm. They were medically evacuated . This accident resulted in fractures to their ankle, hip and subsequent death.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishery patrol vessel experienced a fire in a crew cabin. A fishery patrol vessel was alongside when a fire broke out in one of the cabins. A crew member had been using an electric fan heater to dry a piece of clothing and left it unattended. It caught fire whilst it was unattended. Another crew member noticed smoke coming out of the cabin and activated a manual call point. The automatic fire detection system also activated. One crew member smothered the fire using an old piece of carpet whilst the rest of the crew were taking emergency action and donning breathing apparatus. There was no damage other than the carpet. There was no injuries or pollution. The crew were instructed to use the drying rooms provided on board for their wet clothing and not to leave space heaters unattended.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A cruise ship's passenger slipped on wet floor resulting in a closed fracture to the arm. A cruise ship's passenger slipped on wet floor resulting in a closed fracture to the arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship passenger was knocked over and fractured their wrist. A cruise ship passenger was knocked over by an automatic door and sustained a fractured wrist. They were trying to access a disabled toilet, with a powered door that opened outwards. The passenger operated the door activation button while standing close to the door and the door struck them as it opened causing them to fall and break their wrist. A crew member assisted them to the ship's medical centre where they were diagnosed. The passenger reported that they did not expect the door to open outwards and stood too close to the door.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Fishing vessel crewmember caught by fishing nets and potentially fractured pelvis A crewmember was caught by fishing nets which resulted in a potentially fractured pelvis and was taken to hospital to seek treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger ship made contact with the breakwater while approaching a port. Passenger ship was approaching a port to berth when it made contact with the breakwater. A crew member reported the close approach to the breakwater from the port bridge and the vessel immediately applied port help and then 'split' the engines in an attempt to lift the stern away from the breakwater when it was reported close. Efforts to slow down the rate of swing were insufficient. Damage was reported to the belting and hull (approximately 4 metres above the waterline), penetration of hull plating into steering gear flat and cofferdam.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ships passenger tripped and sustained a fractured femur. Cruise ships passenger tripped and twisted their foot which resulted in a fall. The casualty was taken for further medical advice as they sustained a displaced fracture of the femur and medically disembarked. No defects found in the area.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement as it was rigged with a retrieval line (also known as a tripping line) leading aft and rigged below the lowest spreader.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Charter angling vessel drifted while angling close inshore and ran aground resulting in damage to hull. A small charter angling vessel grounded on rocks due to drifting while angling. Skipper was helping anglers and lost positional awareness. The vessel returned to harbour with water ingress and list, salvage pump was able to pump out water. No pollution or injuries reported. The crack in the hull was in a sealed compartment forward of the engine room.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A crude oil tanker used an unsafely weighted heaving line. A crude oil tanker was approaching the berth when the crew lowered a line over the ship's side intended as a heaving line/messenger line for the tug. The line was weighted using a metal shackle. The tug's crew refused to take the line and communicated to the pilot that the crew should change the weighting arrangement before they could safely take the line. The crew of the crude oil tanker complied with the request and the vessel berthed without further incident.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cruise ship's crew member sustained a fracture injury after the pallets from the forklift fell on them. Cruise ship's crew member sustained a knee ligamentous injury after pallets from a forklift fell on them.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A cruise ship crew member cut their hand whilst cutting meat. A cruise ship crewmember was cutting meat in the restaurant area when they cut their hand. They were cutting the string around the meat with the knife in their right hand and a meat fork in their left. The knife struck the back of their right hand causing a cut and damage to the tendon on the middle finger. They were discharged from the vessel as they needed surgery to correct the damage to their tendon. The incident reportedly occurred because they were cutting towards themselves, rather than towards the meat. The crewmember had been previously trained on the correct cutting technique. There were no defects that contributed to the incident.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot vessel had an oil leak in the engine room A pilot vessel had a fire in the engine room after a lube oil pipe failed and sprayed oil onto a hot surface. The vessel crew initiated fire fighting activities and activated the fixed fire fighting system and supressed the fire. The vessel then made its way back to berth under tow from another pilot vessel, where they were met by the shore side fire service who checked over the vessel. There were no injuries, pollution or severe damage.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Fishing vessel lost propulsion to main and aux engine resulting in tow back to mooring. Fishing vessel lost propulsion to main and aux engine resulting in tow back to mooring. A fishing vessel experienced engine failure, dropped anchor and was seen by another passing fishing vessel that towed the casualty vessel back to it's mooring, A search and rescue vessel was stood down.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A fishing vessel surged forward after berthing and collided with a moored offshore supply vessel. A fishing vessel arrived in harbour, came alongside and made fast. Propulsion control was handed back to the engine room, when the vessel surged forward parting several mooring lines. A crew member in the engine room noticed this from the CCTV and wound back the pitch control to astern where the vessel stopped and then surged astern, parting the remaining mooring lines and made contact with an offshore service vessel that behind and alongside. Minimal damage to the fishing vessel. Minor damage to the off-shore service vessel. A review will be undertaken of the control systems on the fishing vessel.
Incident type: Collision
Heavy load carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Heavy load carrier's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bottom spreader not horizontal.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A pilot vessel made contact with a chemical tanker whilst manoeuvring for pilot disembarkation A pilot vessel made heavy contact with the hull of a chemical tanker when manoeuvring alongside for pilot disembarkation. The disembarkation was aborted and an inspection identified exterior damage to the deck edge and hull plate to the starboard side, deformation of a main frame and associated stringers and a small hole of approx. 30mm in the hull well above the waterline. The vessel was removed from service and slipped for repair.
Incident type: Collision
A cargo vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations A cargo vessel's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. The tripping line was connected just above the last step and on getting to the top of the climb…the ladder being at, or just over max length, due design of the vessel with no combination facility available the ladder was secured with lifting strips secured along with and shackles also around the main ladder ropes. This made the ladder area congested.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessels accommodation ladder fell from jetty resulting in a near miss accident. A service vessels accommodation ladder fell from jetty resulting in a near miss accident. Accommodation ladder had been a adjusted as it had been getting close to the jetty edge with winds picking up. All lines and ladder were considered secure. Later informed the gangway had been adjusted again but a squall had just passed through and the accommodation ladder had blown off the jetty.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Recreational craft's crew member fell overboard while undergoing training. Recreational craft was undergoing training when a crew member fell overboard. They were wearing an auto-inflating lifejacket which deployed correctly and were recovered within a minute. This resulted in no injuries or signs of water inhalation. The reason of this occurrence is that the crew member was leaning on the rear guard wire. The clip attaching it must have come undone and that's when the crew member rolled off the back of the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A container ship had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A container vessel had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder as the side ropes were secured by passing the ladder under a bar rather than using rolling hitches to secure the side ropes to strong points on the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger landing craft vessel grounded and resulted in one blade bent on the port propeller The vessel was on a routine scheduled ferry service/route, it was approximately three boat lengths of a pier, but the vessel did not proceed to the pier, during the maneuver of turning the vessel to resume their route vibration was felt and the Master assumed something had been brought up in the propellors. No effect on the speed or maneuverability of the vessel and resumed normal service after reporting to Marine and Technical Superintendents. An underwater camera was utilized at the next berth and found one blade bent on the port propellor. Technical Superintendents arranged for further action for this to be looked into. The vessel remained in service.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sail training vessel dragged anchor and grounded while 'hands were bathing'. A sail training vessel was anchored close to the coast when it began to drag anchor until it entered an area of shallower water and grounded. The vessel's crew recovered the anchor and were able to manoeuvre the vessel off the area where it had grounded. There were no injuries, pollution or damages. The crew reported that the incident occurred due to a shift in the direction and strength of the wind and not having sufficient chain out.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A sail training vessel grounded A sail training vessel was at anchor and grounded. The vessel swing with the changing tide and current and grounded on a near by area of soft mud. The crew disembarked the trainees and passengers and continued to attempt to free the vessel. The vessel refloated and was taken to a nearby marina where it was taken out of the water and inspected. There was no damage from the incident. There were no injuries or pollution. The incident reportedly occurred due to the crew not properly accounting for the fall and rise of the tide to allow for adequate swinging room.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Landing vessel crew member sustained a body impact injury with a manually operated door. Landing vessel's crew member sustained a body impact injury with a manually operated hinged watertight door which has led to a medical discharge from the vessel.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Cargo vessel main engine failed resulting in tug assistance. The cargo vessel's main engine failed and the crew requested three tugs. The vessel was in ballast mode when the incident occurred. No further damages were reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement. A bulk carrier had an inadequate pilot ladder arrangement due to the fact that it was secured using shackles over the side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A ro-pax ferry crew member banged their leg whilst in their cabin and suffered an open wound. A ro-pax ferry crew member was in their cabin when they banged their leg on their bunk. This resulted in a wound that blead heavily, resulting in blood loss of approximately 2 to 3 pints. There was a passenger on board who had medical training and the vessel crew also sought telemedical advice to stabilise the bleeding which was difficult to stop. The vessel docked in port and the injured crewmember was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and required assistance A fishing vessel experienced engine failure and started taking on water, the vessel's bilge pumps were managing to pump out the water. The vessel was anchored with five crew and twelve passengers onboard. A search and rescue vessel attended to assist if required. The vessel required towing to a harbour. No pollution was reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A sailing yacht ran aground resulting in the rudder breaking and requiring a tow to a mooring A sailing yacht ran aground and was unable to be towed due to the tidal height. The vessel later refloated on the flood tide and it was discovered the rudder had broken off. A search and rescue vessel was tasked to tow the vessel back to a mooring.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Passenger vessel fire onboard resulting in unknown damage. Passenger vessel fire onboard resulting in unknown damage. CRTs tasked to a passenger vessel, 96POB, with a fire on board on Wroxham Broad. Vessel made its own way to shore and found to be smoke from an overheating engine.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
An inland waterways passenger vessel collided with a moored pleasure craft. An inland waterways passenger vessel collided with a moored pleasure vessel whilst manoeuvring in port. The passenger vessel had just left the berth at the start of the working day and was passing by a moored pleasure vessel that was secured with a single stern line. A gust of wind pushed the passenger vessel into the pleasure vessel. The passenger vessel was undamaged and the pleasure craft sustained minor damage to the belting on its hull.
Incident type: Collision
A cruise ship experienced a fire in the engine room resulting in damage to the crank case. A cruise ship experienced a fire in the engine room resulting in damage to the crank case. Catastrophic failure occurred on DG Nr2 A5 & B5 units causing a crank case explosion, initial indication appears the start of the failure was at a piston crown. This has lead to a fire. The fire was extinguished by the Hi-Fog system. All other equipment and systems assessed and found to be operable.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A container vessel had an oil spill whilst blowing the lines after bunkering. A container vessel had an oil spill whilst alongside. The crew were blowing through the lines after bunkering however there was some oil in the lines which came out through the overflow onto the deck. A small amount of oil entered the water through a leaky bung. The crew contained and cleaned up the spillage on board and the oil that went overboard was cleaned up with the help of a shoreside company. There were no injuries or damage. It was reportedly due to the bunker tanks being over-filled.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
An Oil/Chemical Tanker had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement. An oil/chemical tanker had a non-SOLAS conforming pilot ladder arrangement. The pilot ladder was in poor condition. The Master was asked to provide current certification for ladder used. Certificate produced for ladder was out of date. There was no evidence to confirm the ladder had undergone strength testing beyond 30 months as required by SOLAS. The ladder was replaced for disembarking with a ladder with correct certification.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo vessel grounded on a shore and no damage was confirmed The vessel went hard aground on the sand on the coast of an island, A few hours later, it was refloated and proceeded to a different port to check for damage. No damage, water ingress, or defects were confirmed. The charterer confirmed that the chief officer was the officer of the watch, he had fallen asleep, there was no additional lookout, and the BNWAS was not switched on.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship passenger suffered a neck injury following a fall in the dining area. A cruise ship passenger was leaving the dining area when they missed a step and their neck made contact with a marble structure opposite the step. The passenger was transferred to the medical centre and the doctor established the need for medical evacuation due to internal injury of the neck. A helicopter evacuation was completed later that evening with the passenger taken to hospital for further treatment.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Passenger vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. The pilot ladder was secured using lorry straps clipped to the Deck. The ships side does not provide 6m of clear space for the pilot boat to approach pilot door.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A sailing vessel crew member sustained a head injury and was evacuated ashore. A sailing yacht crew member sustained a head injury. They did not become unconscious however they were in a lot of pain, bleeding and showing symptoms of a concussion. The local lifeboat service was dispatched and took them ashore, where they were taken to hospital by a family member.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pleasure motor vessel crew member fell over board. A pleasure motor vessel was underway when one of the crew members fell overboard off the stern of the vessel. The other crew member on board the pleasure vessel was not aware and continued on passage. Search and Rescue assets including a helicopter were dispatched to look for the person. The crew member was wearing a life jacket and was able to call the emergency services themselves using a personal phone. They were in the water for 2+ hours and remained conscious and talking to emergency services for a large portion of the time. A search and rescue helicopter recovered the person from the water after a large search operation.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Service vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations Service ship's pilot ladder was not rigged to SOLAS regulations. Upon boarding it was noted that the ladder was secured close to the weather step of the side shell door using shackles over the main side ropes and not in compliance. The Master was notified and advised to remedy the issue before sailing.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A service vessel and naval vessel collided during an exercise resulting in damage to the service vessel A service vessel and warship were on a joint training exercise, involving close quarter positioning. The service vessel was stationary in the water with engines on standby. The warship intended to pass close on the starboard quarter of the service vessel. As the warship's bow passed the bridge, crew onboard radioed to the service vessel to abandon, soon after both vessels made contact. There was damage to the service vessel on the starboard side. No injuries to crew reported. No information on damage or injuries to the other vessel. A joint investigation is being carried out.
Incident type: Collision
An inland waterways vessel started taking on water after getting caught on a lock cill An inland waterways vessel entered a lock chamber. As the bottom gates opened and the water receded the stern was on the cill. The bow lowered and started to take on water. The occupants were removed from the vessel with one person going to hospital for a suspected fractured ankle. The vessel was recovered the following day.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A cruise ship crew member was using a knife resulting in a laceration injury A cruise ship crew member was in the galley area using a knife to peel melons when they accidentally cut their right middle finger. The crew member was treated and placed off duty. The area was inspected for defects with none found.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A recreational motor vessel suffered a generator fire that was extinguished by a crew member A recreational motor vessel was moored up when a fire had started from the generator, the crew member managed to put out the fire themselves. The fire service and an ambulance attended with the fire service boarding to assess the vessel. The generator was removed to reduce any further risks or the fire reigniting. The crew member was assessed by a paramedic and were found not to have any injuries.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion
A container ships crew member suffered electrical burns. A container ships crew member suffered electrical burns. Accident happened in Dutch waters and was reported to the CG later that day, casualty evac'd from vessel and taken to hospital.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder. A bulk carrier had a non-SOLAS compliant pilot ladder arrangement as there was one ladder with a defective rubber step which was deformed. A second ladder was rigged but secured by shackles between two side ropes.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Dredger used a weighted heaving line while berthing resulted in no damage/injuries. Dredger used a weighted heaving line when berthing at a port. The port has the weighted end.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A tug made contact with the inner gate of a lock when assisting a vessel during maneuvering. A tug was assisting another vessel through a lock, when propeller wash from the assisted vessel caused the tug make contact with the lock gate. There was no damage to the tug or to the gate.
Incident type: Contact
Cruise ship's passenger tripped and fractured their shoulder. Cruise ship's passenger tripped on a step and lost balance resulting in a fall to the floor. The passenger sustained a closed fracture and dislocation to the shoulder.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A sail training vessel experienced an accidental deployment of the automatic fire suppression system. A sail training vessel was underway using the auxilary engine when there was a sudden drop in the RPM and a cloud of white substance from the exhaust that was similar to smoke. The crew member navigating put the engine into neutral and alerted the skipper. They opened the engine bay and observed that the automatic fire suppression system had been triggered. Further investigations concluded that there was no sign of a fire. After arriving at port, the fire suppression installation company engineer visited the vessel and concluded that the activation of the fire suppression system was probably caused by a fault on the pressurized pipe connected to the fire extinguisher.
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 the ladder was obstructed by a solid metal beam against it.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
General cargo made contact with the quayside resulting in minor damage. General cargo made contact with the quayside as a result of displaced fenders. There was minor damage sustained to the hull of the vessel.
Incident type: Contact
Recreational craft lost steering and got blown into rocks resulting in a necessary tow. Sailing vessel lost its steering. The vessel was being pushed against the rocks and required a tow. A nearby vessel assisted them and managed to get them safely ashore. No damage and/or injuries have been reported. All members on board were wearing lifejackets.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Cruise ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cruise ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Bottom rung of ladder broken, a winnet missing on one of the rubber rungs, a couple of winnets had been replaced with wooden ones and looked loose.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Bulk ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Container ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Accommodation ladder not lashed to side of vessel. Securing points were too low and would have hindered Pilot Boat approach. No magnets onboard
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A crew transfer vessel engine exhaust system failed filling the engine compartment with fumes. A crew transfer vessel was alongside when there was a fire in the engine room. The local fire service attended and extinguished the fire. The fire suppression system was damaged and melted but there were no injuries or pollution. The local fire service dismantled parts of equipment to aid in cooling the area.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A tug had a tyre that became entangled with the starboard propeller resulting in propulsion issues A tug suffered a propulsion failure after a tyre, possibly to have fallen from the bow became entangled with the starboard propeller. Attending divers were unable to dislodge the tyre, diving operations resumed the following day ; however, the tug remained out of service until the tyre could be removed
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Bulk carrier's pilot ladder failed as the lashings parted. Bulk carrier's pilot ladder failed as the lashings parted on the way down, causing the ladder to come away from the ship's side.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Container ship was anchored at a port when a fishing vessel made contact with it resulting in minor damages. Container ship was anchored alongside a port when a fishing vessel approached and made contact with it. There were no injuries and only minor damages to both vessels. Container ship had its paint damaged and the fishing vessel damaged its bow.
Incident type: Collision
Fishing vessel's engine failed and towage was requested. Fishing vessel was mid-water when it suffered an engine failure. The crew members required towing to get back to shore.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Sailing yacht struck bridge resulting in capsize and recovery of crew. A 6.4 metre yacht was on passage from Newhaven to Hastings when the skipper decided to take shelter at Rye harbour due to bad weather conditions. The skipper entered the river Rother but missed the entrance to the harbour . The yacht travelled further up stream to the town of Rye. The skipper realising what had happened attempted to turn back to go down stream but the tide and weather pushed the yacht on to the road bridge, colliding with a bridge resulting in the mast collapsing. The two persons on board recovered and were taken off the yacht by lifeboat crew. The yacht drifted and subsequently grounded and was secured on a mud bank by CRT. The alarm was raised by the skipper's partner after a phone call was made to her by the crewman.
Incident type: Contact
Offshore support vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Offshore supply vessel's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Deck tongue used to secure ladder at step. Deck tongue to be removed so as not to be able to be used again.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Ro-Ro made contact with with mooring resulting in damage to the port aft voith blades and mooring. Ro-Ro made contact with with mooring resulting in damage to the port aft voith blades and mooring.
Incident type: Contact
A sail training vessel crew member threw an unsafely weighted heaving line which struck a member of the public. A sail training vessel was berthing on a public berth and when one of the crew members threw an unsafely weighted heaving line, it bounced and struck a member of the public in the eye. The person sustained multiple injuries including damage to their eye, vision problems and severe headaches following being struck. Reportedly, there was only one mooring person available ashore and the crew member on board the vessel had shouted to another member of the public to ask 'can you catch this rope?'. The person did not catch the rope when it was thrown, and it bounced and hit the other member of the public. There was reportedly a 'crowd' of people walking on the pier area at the time the vessel was berthing.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Sailing vessel dismasted resulting in being towed back to safety. Sailing vessel dismasted resulting in being towed back to safety. 42FT SAILING YATCH WITHMOST OF MAST HANING OFF THE BOAT AND IN DANGER OF PIERCING THEHULL
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A fishing vessel suffered a power failure but the crew were able to restore power to the vessel A fishing vessel had shot it's gear and were towing when all power went off. A crew member proceeded to the engine room, the port engine was still running and concerned about the engine overheating. The engine was eased back to tick over, but due to the temperature rising the main engine wash stopped. The vessel was anchored, emergency lights on and NUC lights, a PANPAN was issued as the vessel was in the path of shipping. A fishing vessel in the area was on stand by. A crew member noticed a relay for the port engine said discharged, after contacting an engineer for advice, a repair was made and managed to get power back to the port engine. The gear was retrieved and the PANPAN cancelled.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A search and rescue vessel crew member fractured their arm whilst on a training exercise A search and rescue (SAR) vessel was carrying out a training exercise for local knowledge familiarisation for the crew. Whilst running the SAR vessel in through the surfline a crew member lost their balance and fell into the vessel with their arm trapped under a handle on the sponson. This entrapment and their body weight caused a fracture to the radial and ulna in the right arm.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A general cargo vessel made contact with a berth during manoeuvring operations. A general cargo vessel was being manoeuvred to come alongside a berth with a pilot on board when it made contact with the berth, resulting in minor damage to the bow of the vessel and to the berth. When the vessel was close to the berth, the tide caught the stern of the vessel resulting in an increased rate of tern and despite the efforts of the crew and pilot to prevent the vessel from swinging out of control, the bow of the vessel still struck the berth. The pilot had asked before the manoeuvre that they would be in charge of the conduct of navigation, however once the vessel was close to the berth the captain had requested to take over the con. The pilot reported that the captain may have been over confident in their ability to manoeuvre the vessel and underestimated the effects of the current and tide.
Incident type: Contact
A VLCS experienced propulsion failure in a narrow channel and was towed back to the berth A Very Large Container Ship (VLCS) experienced propulsion failure whilst outbound in a narrow channel from a port. The vessel was under pilotage at the time and had 2 pilots on board. The vessel deployed the anchor and the tugs assisted to hold it in place until slack water, when the vessel could be turned in the channel and towed back to the berth. The main engine could not be restarted and the vessel was not able to determine the cause, therefore returned to the berth to effect repairs. There were no damages or injuries and no pollution.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
Passenger ship's guest slipped and sustained fractures to both wrists. Passenger ship guest slipped while walking and fell backwards. This fall resulted on landing on both of her wrists which was later deemed as a bone fracture to both wrists.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
Chemical tanker had a near miss with 2 other cargo vessels, resulted in no damage. Chemical tanker was departing from berth when the vessel was unable to make it's way due to s'ly wind. Whilst waiting for tug assistance the vessel was set to the north coming in close proximity to a bulk carrier tied up on the north wall. Due to the tug's arrival the vessel was able to safely continue with no further problems. It was also reported that there was a near miss with another vessel; general cargo. No damage reported.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A motor vessel ran aground and suffered engine failure, resulting in the crew being evacuated. A motor vessel ran aground and suffered engine failure. The tide was on the ebb with the crew on board at risk of environmental exposure. The crew were evacuated by a helicopter and the vessel towed to shore at a later point.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel grounded resulting in minor damage. Sailing vessel was leaving a bay when they struck a rock that was not charted/not on the vessel's chart plotter. Initial internal inspection showed no water ingress and could not find evidence of damage however, surveyors initial report stated that there was structural damage to hull/keel.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Cruise ship blown off berth in poor weather and made contact with a chemical tanker. A cruise ship was alongside when it was blown off its berth in poor weather and strong winds. It made contact with a chemical tanker resulting in minor damage and some minor injuries.
Incident type: Loss Of Control
A windfarm personnel transfer vessel contacted a wind turbine. A wind farm personnel transfer vessel contacted a wind turbine. There was no damage to the vessel or the turbine as they were protected by the fender which took the force of the impact. However two crew members sustained injuries, one a broken collarbone and the other a facial laceration. The vessel returned to port for medical support and closer inspection for damages.
Incident type: Contact
A cruise ship passenger slipped, sustaining a fractured ankle. A cruise ship passenger was entering the bathroom in their cabin when they stepped on the metal threshold with their foot and slipped. They managed to prevent their fall by grabbing the wash basin table and the bathtub, however their foot bent back causing a fracture. The scene of the accident was inspected and no obvious defects were found. There were no damages or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A pilot vessel passenger fell whilst disembarking and fractured their ribs. A pilot vessel had picked up a passenger (dock worker) and was taking them to another location inside the harbour. When disembarking, the passenger attempted to step across onto the steps of the pontoon, but slipped in the process falling onto their chest. This resulted in a cracked rib. The passenger went to hospital ashore.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A chemical tanker experienced main engine propulsion failure whilst departing berth. A chemical tanker experienced propulsion failure whilst departing from a berth with the pilot on board. The vessel was without power for approximately 2 to 3 minutes before recovering and proceeding to sea without further incident.
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. Side rope of ladder broke, pilot dropped 0.3m however both hands where holding the stanchions and managed to pull themselves onto the deck.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Passenger/ Ro-Ro ship raised loading ramp resulting in a near miss event Passenger/ Ro-Ro ship raised loading ramp resulting in a near miss event. Master raised the ramp approx. 10-12 inches from the slipway surface resulting in the 10th & 11th vehicle disembarking from a height difference. Ship veered forward and sideways for approximately one metre in either direction prior to the ramp being fully lowered again.
Incident type: Contact
A ro-ro vessel crew member sustained a crush injury from a trailer. A ro-ro vessel crew member sustained crush injuries whilst working on one of the vehicle decks after being crushed by a trailer. They were evacuated ashore by shore side emergency services.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
An offshore supply vessel crew member fell down the stairs an injured themselves. An offshore supply vessel contractor (industrial personnel) fell down a staircase on board and injured their head and leg. Reportedly, the person was at the top of the stairs and had a back pack on that was over only one shoulder. The back pack slipped as they reached for the hand rail, dragging their hand down and causing them to overbalance. They fell down the entire staircase. They were taken ashore by crew members after first aid was administered and made their own way to hospital for further treatment. The person was diagnosed with a concussion and had two days off work as a precaution. They reported that they were in a rush and had their backpack on with only one strap, the crew of the vessel carried out a preliminary investigation and found there were no defects or slip hazards that could have caused the fall and made recommendations that backpacks should always be correctly worn.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
A charter sailing yacht grounded on rocks as it approached a port A charter sailing yacht was approaching a port entrance when the vessel grounded on a rocky shoal.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A mooring tender crew member sustained a knee injury whilst working on mooring lines. A mooring tender crew were working with some mooring lines. One crew member was knelt down whilst the other was standing behind them, taking the weight of the mooring line. During the process of taking the weight, the standing crewmember felt a twinge and sharp pain in their left knee. The pain was enough that the crew member could not move and was extracted ashore by the local lifeboat service. There was no damage or pollution.
Incident type: Accident to person(s)
SAR vessel drifted damaging two fins on the starboard prop. SAR vessel drifted damaging two fins on the starboard prop. While conducting the debrief onboard with the two crew on seats 2&3, nav and radar, the crew member on the wheel highlighted that we were sat in 1.3m of water on arrival at the casualty location. During the debrief we heard a scraping noise, both engines were stopped and raised out the water to find 2 broken fins on the starboard prop.
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
Sailing vessel drifting due to loss of anchor and engine failure resulting in grounding. Sailing vessel drifting due to loss of anchor and engine failure resulting in grounding. Distress, vessel drifting with lost anchor and engine failure, subsequent grounding
Incident type: Grounding / Stranding
A container vessels gangway swung back into vessels side with crew members still on the gangway. A container vessels gangway swung back into vessels side with crew members still on the gangway. Four crew members were ascending the vessels gangway when the lower contact surface of the gangway slipped from the pier, causing the gangway to swing back into the vessels side. The gangway skipped between the vessel and the pier approx. one meter above the water. The incident was immediately noted by the gangway watchman.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Cargo ship's pilot ladder did not conform to SOLAS regulations. Crew educated on correct rigging. Outbound pilot to check the compliance. The ladder was secured with shackles.
Incident type: Damage / Loss Of Equipment
A passenger ferry experienced a crank case explosion. A domestic ro-pax vessel experienced a crank case explosion when departing from a berth with a pilot on board. This caused the explosion relief valves to activate but the crank case door remained intact. The engine room fire alarm activated and the engine was shut down. The vessel maneuvered back to berth using the other main engine and the crew confirmed that there was no fire and the situation was contained. The failure point that caused the explosion was found to be the bushing of the intermediate gear between the crank shaft and the cam shaft, but it was not confirmed why the part failed.
Incident type: Fire / Explosion