Tag: lessons learned

In the latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB focused on a serious back injury caused when a RHIB tried to cross the waves of a passing vessel. The incident took place off the South coast of England, while eight passengers enjoyed a teambuilding exercise. UK MAIB highlighted that it is of a great importance to always call and inform the Coast Guard when an injury takes place on board, as they will be able to handle a critical situation.

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on a fatal fall onboard the pleasure yacht 'La Polonia', while moored at Porto Maurizio, Italy. On the morning of 4 July 2018, the chief stewardess was found lying on the floor of her cabin, unresponsive, with her legs on the stairs.

The US NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the towing vessel 'Steve Richoux' with a pier on the Mississippi River, caused by a steering system failure. There were no pollution or injuries, but estimated property damage exceeded $3 million.

The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on a fatal fall from height onboard the freight ferry 'Seatruck Pace', moored in Liverpool, in December 2018. The investigation identified that the assistant bosun must have crossed a temporary rope barrier on to a narrow section of deck between the ship’s side and the open ramp hatch.

The Swedish Club issued its Monthly Safety Scenario focusing on a fatality that took place during work operations. The event took place when four technicians were transmitted from a bow to a tug, and had to climb the ladder. One of the technicians fell in the water and lost his life when a big wave hit the tug and he lost his balance.

September 8, 2024 marks the deadline for complying with IMO ballast water regulations. While this date may sound distant, SKF notes that shipowners must prepare a system and strategy. For this reason, the company presents best practices for installing and operating a BWMS.

As part of its investigation report on the man overboard fatality from the fishing vessel 'Fram of Shieldaig' off Scotland, UK MAIB issued a safety flyer for the fishing industry, sharing valuable lessons learned to prevent similar serious casualties in the future. 

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the bulk carrier 'Shandong Fu En' with the Ergon-St. James Terminal Wharf, on the Lower Mississippi River, in April 2018. The report highlighted poor judgement resulting from fatigue as key cause of the incident. 

The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on a man overboard fatality from the fishing vessel 'Fram of Shieldaig' off Scotland, in August 2018. Alcohol was likely a contributing factor in the man's fall in the water. This was the fifth fatal person overboard accident investigated by the MAIB since October 2015.

UK MAIB issued an urgent safety warning on the aftermath of a sailing boat fatality related to retractable keels or retractable weighted centreboards. MAIB is undertaking a preliminary assessment of the circumstances that led to the capsize of the boat on Windermere.