Tag: Safety Digest

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB presents an incident where a small coastal cargo vessel ran aground in a constricted channel. 

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB references a case in which the headrope snapped back and sent the deckhand’s safety helmet flying.

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB references a case in which the cook used an unsuitable gyro pan for deep frying, and a malfunctioning thermostat caused the oil to overheat and ignite, leading to a fire and severe injuries. 

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB references a case in which a vessel lost a significant number of logs overboard due to improper securing methods during rough weather. 

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB references a case in which a deck officer on an ultra large container vessel suffered fatal injuries when a mooring line parted during cargo operations. 

UK MAIB refers to a case where a breached tank was slowly filling with seawater because the positive reading went unchecked. This incident, which involved the flooding of a supply vessel, highlights the need to use other means to verify readings when in doubt.

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB references a case in which a bulk carrier's cargo of animal feed pellets caught fire due to water ingress and condensation. 

''Sometimes, it is the smallest things that cause the biggest problems," notes the UK MAIB. In its latest Safety Digest, it references a case in which a 38ft charter angling boat became stranded due to a minor mechanical fault while at sea with eight anglers and a lone skipper aboard, highlighting the lessons learned.

The recently published UK MAIB Safety Digest highlights lessons learned from an incident involving a ladder that led to unfortunate consequences for a crew member aboard a berthed cruise ship. The crew member was standing on the top step of a small folding stepladder to secure lighting power cables when the step gave way, causing the crew member to fall to the ground. 

UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued the second Safety Digest of 2024 featuring a collection of lessons learned from latest marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.