This report is based on the safety investigation conducted by the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) regarding a boiler furnace blowback incident that occurred on 31 January 2018, approximately 30 nautical miles
Impact Damage from Mooring Line Failure at Exposed Berth
This incident summary is based on findings from the Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU) and the Britannia P&I Club case study. It describes the uncontrolled drift of a car carrier following the parting
Lessons Learned: Bulk Soya Bean Cargo Damage During Long Anchorage Delay
This incident was reported by the Swedish Club and concerns cargo damage involving bulk soya beans carried on a vessel sailing from Brazil to China. What Happened A vessel loaded bulk soya
Lessons Learned: Cargo Pump Shutdown Linked to Vibration Fatigue
An incident involving an uncoordinated emergency shutdown during tanker cargo operations was reported and analyzed by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association). What Happened During cargo discharging at a terminal, all cargo pumps
Lessons Learned: Handling Discoloured Beans in Bulk Shipping
Swedish Club reported an incident involving cargo discolouration discovered during loading operations. The case highlights issues related to cargo condition, documentation, and communication between stakeholders. What Happened A vessel loaded soya beans
Lessons Learned: Cargo Quality Issues on Bulk Carrier During Wheat Transport
A supramax bulk carrier transporting wheat for human consumption from a European port to a Middle Eastern port experienced cargo quality issues upon discharge. The report is based on official inspection findings
Lessons Learned: Safety Failures in Enclosed Space Operations
According to the Hong Kong Marine Department, a fatal accident occurred during fuel oil tank cleaning operations on board a multi-purpose dry cargo vessel anchored in Egyptian waters. What Happened A shore
Lessons Learned: Fatal Accident During Vessel Cargo Hold Maintenance
According to the Hong Kong Marine Department, a fatal accident occurred on board a bulk carrier during cargo hold cleaning operations. The incident highlights safety risks associated with working at height inside
Lessons Learned: Cargo Damage from Ship’s Sweat During Long Voyage
A vessel carrying maize experienced cargo damage during a voyage from Mexico to Southern Africa. The incident highlights the risks associated with fumigation practices and changing climatic conditions during long passages. What
Lessons Learned: Grounding Following Engine Shutdown in South Shore Canal
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated a grounding incident involving a general cargo vessel in the South Shore Canal of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Quebec, on 22 August 2024. The
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- Steering Failure and Contact with Navigational Beacon
- Steering Failure and Contact with Navigational Beacon – Port of Melbourne, 25 May 2023
- Improper Handling Procedures Lead to Concrete Steel Pipe Damage
- Burn to Arm from Contact with Tumble Dryer
- Poor Handling and Weather Led to Cargo Rejection