Tag: lessons learned

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, an early morning sailing of a domestic ro-ro passenger ferry nearly came to an awkward end when it lost control and headed for the beach. Fortunately, the crew were able to regain control before the ferry grounded and the voyage continued safely.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a specialist deep-sea vessel was using equipment capable of operating at extreme depths to conduct deepwater experiments, the on board power supply for which was provided by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that were encased in several metal tubes attached to its framework.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, it was a fine mid-summer’s day with light airs when a bulk carrier picked up its pilot to negotiate the lock gates and berth at a tidally constrained harbour.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, in a dark autumn morning, a domestic roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ferry was preparing to shift across from the lay-by berth onto the linkspan, ready for its first load of the day.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a cruise ship’s engineering team were working with the engine manufacturer’s technicians to overhaul a large diesel generator, using the engine room’s overhead gantry crane to lift the heavy engine components.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a recently built specialist cargo vessel was on passage when a temperature probe in the main propulsion system gearbox became detached from its fitting.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, in the early hours of the morning, the master of a twin azimuth stern drive port tug ordered the main engines to be started and for the crew to “Let go” the mooring lines in preparation for meeting an inbound vessel.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a stevedore suffered nerve damage, sickness and disorientation after handling cans of fumigant while unloading sweet potato pellets from a general cargo vessel.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, an oil tanker was anchored off the south coast of the UK when an auxiliary room fire alarm activated.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, the propulsion engine of a small coastal passenger vessel began to overheat while on passage to its next port.