Tag: accident reports

A crew member lost his life after entering an enclosed space onboard the oil/chemical tanker LINUS P in an attempt to rescue another crew who had lost consciousness, in November 2018. The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued an investigation report on an enclosed space fatality onboard follow enclosed space entry procedures 

The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the collision between the bulk carrier 'Gülnak' and the moored bulk carrier 'Cape Mathilde' off England in April 2019. The investigation identified that control of Gülnak’s heading was lost towards the end of an intended turn to port in the main navigation channel.

ATSB issued an investigation report on the loss of containers incident involving the container ship YM Efficiency off New South Wales, in June 2018, identifying issues associated with the distribution of containers onboard and the stowage arrangement. 

Transport Malta's MSIU issued an investigation report on the main engine failure of the oil/chemical tanker 'MV Guroni' while underway in January 2019. According to the report, the lubrication oil filter of the main engine had been improperly mounted. 

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on a serious injury of a crew member onboard the tanker 'Sichem Ruby' off Spain in January 2019. While the pumpman was tightening the bolt, the Teflon blank dislodged and gave way under the pressurised sulphuric acid, which remained trapped in the pipeline.

UK MAIB recently issued its investigation report, focusing on a roll/roll-off  (ro-ro) ferry vessel which grounded while passing through the Greenore Channel in Carlingford Lough, Northern Ireland. For the records, the vessel departed from Warrenpoint, with final destination Heysham, England.

The US NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the towing vessel 'Bettye M. Jenkins' with Bunge Grain Facility on the Lower Mississippi River, in February 2019. The investigation identified the captain’s decision to pass ahead of an upbound tow while crossing a river in strong current as key cause of the accident. 

The US NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the towing vessel 'Lindberg Crosby' with Interstate 10 Bridge while on San Jacinto River, Texas, in February 2019. The investigation showed that there was an undetected loss of starboard engine directional control.

JTSB issued a report on a collision between the general cargo ship SM3 and the oil tanker Koutoku Maru off Kanmon Port, in September 2018. When communicating with approaching vessels becomes necessary, masters and crew should not only call the vessel’s name but also implement VHF communication proactively, JTSB said.

The Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis recently issued a Marine Safety Alert, focusing on the dangers related with improper tank cleaning and gas freeing operations. Following several investigations upon a tanker barge which exploded during cargo tank cleaning , USCG provides its recommendations to avoid such incidents.