Tag: lessons learned

UK Maib recently released an investigation report, focusing on a fatal accident of a fish farm worker involving the workboat Beinn Na Caillich, back in February 2020.

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member onboard the container ship APL California, while letting go the towline at the port of Ningbo, China, in May 2020. The incident occurred as the bosun attempted to undo the knot connecting the tug’s pick-up gear and the vessel’s messenger line. 

IMCA recently reported that a member has noted several injuries in the last 6-8 months relating to worker positioning and the use of tools and equipment.

In its latest Safety Flashes for May, IMCA analyzed a case where a flood light had not been identified as a potential dropped object by the crew, causing hidden corrosion.

Transport Malta investigated the fatal fall from height of a crew member in an enclosed space onboard the bulk carrier MV SEAFARER. Following the accident, the company reviewed the enclosed space access arrangements and issued a fleet safety information bulletin to all vessels.

Swedish Club casebook of maritime accidents describes a case where a container vessel ran aground due to poor cooperation.

Transport Malta issued an investigation report on the fire on a lifeboat while carrying out tests onboard the Maltese-flagged tanker Med Tuncer in May 2020. The investigation identified a very high short circuit current within the batteries as a probable cause of the incident. 

ATSB issued an investigation report on the fire onboard the self-unloading bulk carrier 'Iron Chieftain' at Port Kembla, in June 2018, which resulted from a failed bearing in the ship’s conveyor system. The investigation highlighted the inadequacy of fire safety regulations and standards for the cargo handling spaces on such ship types.

Following Swedish Club's casebook, it is described a grounding case of a suezmax oil tanker, while transiting the Suez Canal.

In a recent publication examining the most regular causes of engine damage onboard, the Swedish Club describes a case of lube oil contamination caused by forgotten rubber membrane seals in the engine room of a chemical/oil tanker.