Tag: accident reports

On 11 March 2017, the towing vessel 'Steve Plummer' was pushing three loaded barges on the Cumberland River, Tennessee. As the tow passed beneath the CSX Railroad Bridge at mile 190.4, the second and third barges allided with the bridge’s upstream guard pier. The two barges sustained damage.

Transport Malta released its report about the 17 May 2017 accident, when Gortynia, a fully laden cape size bulk carrier, collided with the bulk carrier DZ Qingdao in Singapore Strait. Gortynia sustained major damage to her port side forward ballast tanks, while DZ Qingdao also sustained major damages to her bow.

Transport Malta released its investigation report, regarding the accident on 13 May 2017, with the Maltese registered bulk carrier Universal Durban. The ship while on passage from Bell Bay, Tasmania to Bintulu, Malaysia, ran aground on a shoal at 12 knots, South of the island of Pulau Serasan. The vessel sustained minor damages in the bow area and bottom shell plating.

The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the grounding of the general cargo vessel 'Islay Trader', off Margate, Kent, UK, in October 2017. The report highlights the importance of planning when going to anchor and the requirement for ensuring that an effective watch is kept whilst at anchor.

Ireland's Maritime Casualty Investigation Board issued a report on the flooding of the passenger vessel 'Mary Ann of Dunloe' on Lough Leane, Killarney, on 1 September 2016, highlighting safety issues related to emergency preparedness in cases of hazardous weather.

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB describes an incident where a yacht collided with a whale. Initially the crew did not notice any damages on the ship, while a slight ingress of water was being managed by the bilge pumps. However, as the time was passing more problems were beginning to arise, leading the crew to abandon the boat.

Ireland's Marine Casualty Investigation Board issued an investigation report on a crewman's fatal fall overboard from a fishing vessel, east of Kilmichael Point, back in November 2016. The report identified issues related to lack of safety culture and training, as well as to non compliance with safety regulations.

On 27 January 2016, the Maltese-flagged passenger ship 'Azamara Quest' was en route to the port of Picton in New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds, with 652 passengers and 394 crew onboard, when it hit a rock, causing hull damage. The TAIC issued a report on the accident, highlighting miscommunication issues of the bridge team.

UK MAIB presents an accident in its safety digest where a foreman fell through a hatch and down two decks to the bottom deck. He was later taken to hospital to be treated as he sustained multiple fractures. It is not known what caused the foreman to stumble and fall, but when working at height or when there is a risk of falling, vigilance is very important.

At its latest safety digest, UK MAIB describes an incident involving a laden bulk carrier and a tug. Namely, as the bulk carrier was approaching the lock entrance, and when the tug put weight on the line, it parted. The bulk carrier contacted a pier, sustaining damages to its port side.