As part of its BSafe campaign, the Britannia P&I Club shared lessons learned from a fatal fall onto the cargo hold tank top of a bulk carrier. A bulk carrier was to
Fatal Fall from Height: Lapses in Safety Procedures
An unfortunate incident occurred on board a general cargo vessel, resulting in the death of a shore technician after they fell from a height while replacing an antenna on the main mast,
Lessons Learned: Improperly Secured Batteries Spark Cargo Hold Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published an investigation report into an incident where a cargo vessel suffered two cargo-hold fires involving lithium-ion battery units in the North Pacific in late
Lessons Learned: Enclosed Space Death Aboard Tanker
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has released an investigation report into the death of a crewmember from tanker TRF Kashima after the sailor and two other crewmembers had entered
Lessons Learned: Seaman Falls from Quay Access Ladder
A crew member fell overboard during operations alongside, reports an IMCA Safety flash. What happened? The incident occurred while a crane was being used to unload a smaller waste container on the
Fatal Mooring Accident Onboard Tanker
HM Government of Gibraltar has issued an investigation report into the fatal mooring accident on 20 May 2025 aboard the Gibraltar-registered tanker Nisyros. The incident On the afternoon of the 20 May
Keep Back, Stay Safe: A Near Miss During Lifting Operations
IMCA reports of an incident that highlights the importance of ensuring you are not in the wrong place. Where you are standing and how you position yourself, is important. What happened? During
Lessons Learned: Unsecured Bulk Hose Near Miss
A Marine Safety Forum alert addresses a near-miss incident involving an unsecured bulk hose during transfer operations on a platform supply vessel, detailing the sequence of events, contributing factors, and subsequent recommendations
Lessons Learned: Dropped Pallet During Cargo Transfer
A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted, reports an IMCA Safety flash. What happened? During transfer of lube oil drums via barge to a vessel in
Lessons Learned: Fuel Pipe Leak Cause Engine Fire
A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection, reads an IMCA safety flash. What happened? A fire broke out on the starboard
- Lessons Learned: Lapse in Navigational Planning Causes Vessel Grounding
- Lessons Learned: Missing Splash Tapes on Fuel Hose Connections
- Lessons Learned: Condensation Hazard on Electrical Panel
- AB Suffers Serious Injuries After Six-Meter Fall During Funnel Maintenance at Sea
- Free-fall Lifeboat Injures Crew During Routine Check
- Unguarded Conveyor Drum and Communication Lapse Cause Injury

