Lessons learned: A responsible officer must check that the pilot ladder is correctly rigged
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a pilot was embarking a moored bunker tanker via its pilot ladder in calm conditions.
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Lessons learned: Working near live electrical equipment requires specific tools and PPE
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a container ship was on passage. In the engine room, the electrician was pondering how to repair a fault with the ship’s ballast water treatment system (BWTS), which needed to operate on arrival into port the next day.
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Lessons learned: Following safety procedures increases the opportunity to identify hazards
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a bulk carrier was alongside in port late one afternoon. The cargo discharge had been completed and the second officer (2/O) and able seaman (AB) were standing on the midship port side catwalk, preparing for the loading of the next cargo by lowering the upper rails around the hold hatches.
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Lessons learned: Always check equipment before resetting its electrical supply
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, the crew on board a tanker had a lucky escape after switching on the galley equipment electrical isolators to start preparing for lunch.
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Lessons learned: Safety communications from ship-to-ship must be precise
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a passenger ferry completed loading and was preparing for departure.
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UK MAIB Safety Digest 2023, 2nd Edition
UK MAIB announced the publication of the second Safety Digest of 2023 featuring a collection of lessons learned from latest marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
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Lessons learned: The carriage of cryogenic gases requires careful consideration of the risks they pose to materials
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a supply vessel was in port and loading six containers of cargo in preparation for its next trip out to an offshore rig.
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As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a contractor prepared to remove two cylinder heads from a cargo ship after carrying out engine maintenance.
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Lessons learned: It is imperative that lifejackets are well maintained and correctly worn
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a crew transfer vessel in a northern European port had come alongside a cargo ship to transfer two passengers and their luggage.
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Lessons learned: Abort positions should be included in the passage plan
As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a cargo ferry was making its way into port with gale-force winds blowing from the east. Due to the unfavourable conditions the master was conning, supported by a co-navigator and helmsman.
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