Lessons Learnt: Access hatches need attention too
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No.12 as follows
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Lessons Learnt: One small step – one broken foot
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No. 11 regarding an accident on board in which a crew member headed back down to the tug to help land the load on the deck of the vessel and he then fell feet first to the deck resulting in broken foot.
Read moreNTSB report on Carnival Thriumph collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Marine Accident Brief regarding bollard failure which caused breakaway of cruise ship Carnival Triumph from its moorings, resulting in collision with dredge Wheeler and towing vessel Noon Wednesday
Read moreSecurity standards: lessons learned
The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAM I) believes that a new international standard for armed guards on ships can deliver much required reassurance for the shipping industry, but there is an urgent need for support and acceptance from ship owners and flag States.
Read moreInsufficient monitoring and ineffective bridge resource management led to grounding
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its final investigation report into the grounding of the tanker Nanny in the Chesterfield Narrows, Nunavut.
Read moreLessons Learnt: Windlass failure
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No.10 regarding accident due to windlass failure as follows:
Read moreAccident due to poor BRM communication onboard
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No 09 on collision happened due to BRM misconnect,
Read moreUK MAIB issues report on Sirena Seaways
On 22 June 2013, the ferry Sirena Seaways made heavy contact with berth 3 at Harwich International Port. The impact caused considerable damage to the fore-end of the vessel, including penetrations below the waterline. The linkspan at berth 3 collapsed into the water; the supporting structures were severely damaged and were no longer useable. No one was injured and there was no pollution. Sirena Seaways was subsequently moved to another berth to disembark the passengers and vehicles.
Read moreLessons Learnt: Lost anchor a mystery
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report regarding accident due to anchor problem
Read moreGrounding of the general cargo ship DOUWENT
At 02561 on 26 February 2013, the United Kingdom (UK) registered general cargo ship Douwent grounded on Haisborough Sand in the North Sea. The vessel re-floated approximately 1 hour later and anchored in safe water nearby. Douwent lost its rudder during the grounding and had to be towed by tug to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for survey and repair. There were no injuries and no pollution.
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