On the morning of the incident, the vessel was at sea. The weather was calm, with slight seas and a gentle breeze. Work had been planned on the funnel’s exterior to address

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released an investigation report regarding a free-fall lifeboat that was accidentally released during a routine safety check, causing it to drop into the water with

In a recent case study reported by the Shipowners’ Club, a routine rope-clearing task aboard a fishing vessel turned catastrophic when an unguarded conveyor drum pulled in a crew member’s arm. The

In their latest BSAFE case study, Britannia P&I Club reviewed a benzene vapour fatality aboard, following an unauthorised cargo tank entry. On 20 January 2024, while a ship was underway after discharging

IMCA reports of an incident involving unsafe positioning during berthing. What happened? On a vessel approaching the jetty for berthing, the crew took their positions for mooring operations. While the vessel was

The Bahamas Maritime Authority reports the grounding and subsequent sinking of a tug. What happened On 25 March 2024, the Bahamas-flagged tug Heroic I departed Grand Bahama for Abaco with a loaded

A rigger sustained crush injuries to several fingertips while working on deck during the relocation of a pressure cap (a structure weighing over 2000 kg), reports an IMCA Safety flash. What happened?

Unsecured Hatch and Poor Lighting Lead to AB Injury. AB Rescued Within Minutes After 8-Metre Chain Locker Fall. Investigation Flags Communication Gaps in Hatch Operations. While working on an anchor handling vessel

Major Bulk Carrier Orders Signal Expanding Fleet Plans. New Newcastlemax Builds Boost Long-Term Market Position. Surge in Vessel Contracts Reflects Strengthening Bulk Demand. While working on an anchor handling vessel in port,