Tag: lessons learned

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report on an incident where the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed following a collision with the container ship MV Dali, creating a major impact in US trade and port operations. 

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a bulk carrier loaded with a cargo of coal was at anchor. Deck crew were tasked with greasing the dog handles of the hold access booby hatches.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a loaded chemical/oil products tanker was underway in heavy weather. The vessel was facing 6m head seas and water was frequently shipping over the bow and forecastle. Speed was reduced to about 6 knots and crew were not allowed on deck.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker was at anchor near a port and some maintenance was being carried out.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, an oil/chemical tanker was underway. The cargo tanks had been cleaned in preparation for a docking survey and the Chief Officer (CO) had lined up the clean tanks for gas-freeing.

UK MAIB presents a case from its most recent Safety Digest, to provide lessons learned from an incident in which a crew member was injured by a rotating crank handle. 

IMCA offers lessons learned from multiple incidents as timely and important reminders to pause and consider risks and hazards, and the methods used for tasks that may seem routine.

The American P&I Club has issued a Good Catch alert presenting a case to demonstrate that captains should work to establish an atmosphere on the vessel where asking for help is not viewed as a failure or skill deficiency but is viewed as the correct and responsible action. 

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has observed a trend of safety incidents related to improper use of hand tools.

IMCA provides lessons learned from an incident in which, a deckhand injured the fingers on his right hand during mooring operations.