This incident summary is based on a safety alert issued by the Marine Safety Forum concerning the loss of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) signal in offshore operations in the Persian Gulf.
Safety Report on the Suez Canal Grounding of Maltese-Flagged APL Danube
The Maltese-registered container ship APL Danube grounded in the Suez Canal on April 19, 2019, while transiting southbound toward Jeddah. Clear weather and calm seas prevailed during the passage, but a sudden
Fatal Accident During Cargo Crane Cabin Cleaning Leads Safety Review
A crew member fell through a bottom window in a cargo crane cabin during cleaning while the vessel was anchored off Paradip, India. The protective steel grating over the window had been
Lessons Learned: Fatal Enclosed Space Incident During Coal Loading Operation
This incident summary is based on an investigation report detailing a fatal accident involving toxic gas exposure on a bulk carrier during cargo loading operations. The report highlights how unauthorized entry into
Mooring Operations Safety: Incident Analysis and Key Takeaways
This safety incident report, based on findings from the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU), concerns a serious injury sustained by a crew member during mooring operations in the port of Marsaxlokk, Malta,
Dragging Anchor Incident Leading to Multi‑Vessel Collision
This incident summary is based on an investigation report highlighting a dragging anchor event involving a general cargo vessel that led to collisions with two other nearby vessels. The report examines the
Lessons Learned: Dropped Object During Lifebuoy Retrieval in Drydock
This incident, reported by the Marine Safety Forum, occurred during drydock operations involving a vessel undergoing a flag change. The event highlights the risks associated with handling equipment at height without adequate
Lessons Learned: Towing Vessel Collision Caused by Pilot Distraction and Fatigue on Mississippi River
This summary is based on an investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding a marine casualty that occurred on April 17, 2024, on the Lower Mississippi River. The incident
Lessons Learned: Hand Injuries from Sharp Objects During Routine Deck Operations
This summary is based on two separate incidents reported by a member to the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), highlighting hand injuries sustained while handling sharp objects during routine tasks onboard. What
Lessons Learned: Shallow Waters and Tug Constraints Complicate Vessel Berthing
This incident, reported by The Nautical Institute, involved a cargo vessel making a berthing approach in a challenging location. The event highlights the operational risks associated with restricted tug operations and limited
- Lessons Learned: Instability During Hoist Adjustment Results in Cargo Collision
- Lessons Learned: Audit Reveals Incomplete LOTO and Unsafe Electrical Disconnections
- Lessons Learned: Battery Explosion Highlights Risks of Improper Maintenance
- Lessons Learned: Improper Yard Work Handover Leads to Electrical Near Miss
- Lessons Learned: Serious Hand Injury During Routine Capstan Maintenance Task
- Lessons Learned: Crew Injury During Mooring Due to Vessel Movement and Rope Slippage