Tag: lessons learned

The UK MAIB has announced the publication of the first issue for 2016 of its Safety Digest which includes lessons learned from maritime accidents. This latest edition of the Safety Digest contains 25 articles which are examples of poor risk awareness demonstrated by the crews of vessels. The publication once again highlights that a cautionary approach should be second nature to every mariner about to start a task or embark on a course of action on the bridge, in the engine room or on deck.

The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report regarding an incident in which the deck officer onboard a large LNG carrier was found lying unconscious due to snap-back slipup. NI provides lessons learned of the accident to highlight the hazards of Snap-backs

The Nautical Institute has recently issued a Mars Report to highlight how dangerous is to work alone and over the side by using the example of an accident in which an unsafe working practice was observed.

IMCA has reported an incident in which a crewman slipped on deck and fell, resulting in a broken arm. The incident occurred when the chief engineer was returning to the engine room from the bridge via the accommodation. In spite of instructions to stop personnel going on deck during heavy weather, the chief engineer decided to leave the accommodation in the winch housing area to return to the machinery spaces.

The Skuld P&I Club warns masters to pay particular attention to the transportation of zinc concentrate and the safety requirements for entry into enclosed spaces.

IMCA has reported an incident in which, during transportation of breathing air cylinders by a third party vessel, one of the air cylinder valves was broken off, resulting in a sudden release of air pressure. There were no additional damages or injuries caused.

IMCA reports an incident in which someone suffered a finger injury whilst working on a hatch. The incident occurred when a crewman was working on deck, and needed to lift an escape hatch cover to the machinery spaces. He raised the hatch cover using one of the fitted handles, but was unaware of a pinch point created between the handle and an upright pipe behind – his finger was caught in this pinch point, causing an injury to the fingertip.

IMCA reports an incident in which someone inadvertently took a mouthful of a hazardous substance. The incident occurred when the Bosun was tasked with conducting routine chipping and painting on deck. Feeling thirsty, he noticed two plastic bottles with drinking water labels on the table next to the accommodation entrance. He opened the cap of one the bottles and took a gulp – he immediately tasted solvent and spat out the liquid, before seeking first aid treatment.

IMCA reports an incident in which a seaman suffered a serious finger injury whilst lifting and moving heavy shackles. The incident occurred whilst he was working on deck with the Bosun, colour-code painting of the shackles and moving the shackles on to the rack after the job had been completed.

IMCA has issued new Safety Flash including key safety matters and lessons learned from near miss incident due to equipment failure. The incident reported occurred during an embarkation offshore, in which a rope on a pilot ladder snapped. The person boarding the vessel managed to hold onto the hand line which was rigged alongside the pilot ladder, thus preventing himself from falling overboard.