Tag: accidents

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) focuses on an incident in which a crew member was setting up a pipe cutting machine in a vertical position to cut welding that was done on a jumper for repair, when they suffered a finger injury.

A recent Safety Flash by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) focuses on an incident in which a Chief Officer slipped and fell from a pilot ladder onto a lifeboat, suffering minor bruising.

On 11th September, Ocean Explorer, one of the small expedition cruise ships, ran aground in Greenland, in a remote part of the Arctic.

On 12th September, a Mexican cargo ship ran aground at the Masatlán dock. The ship was evacuated as a precaution while authorities worked all night to stabilise it.

According to International news, on 6th September, three Chinese sailors found dead on a bulk carrier, which transporting coal, in waters off Hualien in eastern Taiwan.

Last week, on 31st August, U.S. Coast Guard, rescued 18 people from a passenger vessel which ran aground near the Columbia Glacier. 

According to International news, on 3rd September a Turkish container ship ran aground at Cape Ammoglossa, Kos island, Greece.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of three people on board a catamaran 835km Southeast of Cairns in the Coral Sea.

On 1st September, one of Finland’s most historic cargo ships, ran aground in the Aland archipelago off the southwest coast of Finland.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, in the early morning a small cargo ship left port bound for a short sea destination. The OOW was alone on the bridge as it was now daylight and visibility were good.