This report is based on a safety investigation conducted by the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) into a fatal accident that occurred on board a bulk carrier anchored off Tianjin, China, on
Lessons Learned: Fatality During Deck Grab Maintenance Operations
This report summarizes a marine occupational fatality investigated by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator. The incident occurred on board a bulk carrier during cargo handling and maintenance operations at
Lessons Learned: Loss of Primary Steering Control Causes Collision with Moored Vessel
This report summarizes an incident investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) involving a collision between a multi-purpose cargo vessel and a moored bulk carrier in the Houston Ship Channel, Texas,
Lessons Learned: Crane Operator Fall Incident Due to Platform Failure
An incident was reported involving the failure of a crane access platform during routine operations. The report, issued by IMCA, highlights structural failure at a connection point that led to a fall
Lessons Learned: Improper Dry Ice Storage Leads to Fatal Exposure
The Bahamas Maritime Authority issued this Safety Alert to share lessons learned from a fatal incident involving the improper storage of dry ice aboard a vessel during a maintenance period. The information
Lessons Learned: Man Overboard During Rescue Boat Maintenance
Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) issued an investigation report on a man overboard incident involving the Maltese-registered bulk carrier ‘Seastar Endeavour’ in the North Sea Deep Water Route, on 20
Lessons Learned: Anchor-Handling Failure Leading to Gas-Release Incident
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) investigated a gas-release incident in the Gulf of Mexico. The case highlights anchor-handling risks during offshore operations and provides lessons to improve planning, communication,
Lessons Learned: Hand Injury During Routine Waste Disposal on Tanker
An incident occurred on board a tanker underway in fair weather conditions. The case was reported by The Nautical Institute and involved a crew member sustaining hand injuries during routine waste disposal.
Lessons Learned: Undocumented Steam System Modification Leads to Safety Risk
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigated an incident involving crew injuries during maintenance on an oil tanker about 60 km east of Sydney, New South Wales, on 6 May 2025. The
Auxiliary Boiler Malfunction Leading to Crew Injuries
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
- Case Study: Auxiliary Boiler Malfunction Leading to Crew Injuries
- Impact Damage from Mooring Line Failure at Exposed Berth
- Lessons Learned: Bulk Soya Bean Cargo Damage During Long Anchorage Delay
- Lessons Learned: Cargo Pump Shutdown Linked to Vibration Fatigue
- Lessons Learned: Handling Discoloured Beans in Bulk Shipping
- Lessons Learned: Cargo Quality Issues on Bulk Carrier During Wheat Transport