A recently published report by UK P&I CLUB brings to light the various real-time accidents related to burns that had taken place in ships. It also emphasises the need to reduce the risk of seafarers suffering from burns at sea.
The incidentIn its latest investigation report UK MAIB focuses on a fatal incident concerning a skipper onboard a UK-registered fishing vessel ‘Artemis’ who fell head-first through an access hatch between the vessel’s wheelhouse and its mess deck 2.1m below, resulting to severe head injuries and died. The report notes that a significant factor of the accident was that the skipper was under the influence of alcohol.
The Incident
On April 27 the fishing vessel Artemis, having sailed from Fraserburgh called...
UK MAIB issued an accident report on a fatal incident, when a skipper became entangled in a back rope while shooting creels and was hauled overboard; The son of the ill-fated skipper saw the single-handed creel boat Sea Mist wandering around without him on board and raised the alarm.
The Incident
On March 27, 2019, at approximately 1225 UTC+1, Tonny Masson, the skipper and owner of the Sea Mist became entangled in a back rope and fell overboard.
There was no witness on the area of the incident to...
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The Incident
On the evening of July 19, 2018, 17...
https://safety4sea.com/ntsb-calls-uscg-to-follow-its-recommendations-on-duck-boat-sinking/
The Incident
On March 23, 2019, the cruise vessel experienced a black-out and loss of propulsion in gale to storm force conditions in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian Coast. The master immediately sent out a mayday...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands in its latest accident report focuses on the fatal injury of an oil tanker electrician, who got electrocuted on board “STI WINNIE” vessel. Investigators of the incident, assumed that he accidentally touched the live 440 volt (V) power terminals in the cabinet’s lower section, which led to his death.
The incident
On 2 May, 2019, the oil tanker of Scorpio Marine Mangement, “STI WINNIE”, was sailing in the Arabian Gulf with final destination the Ras Laffan,...
https://safety4sea.com/lack-of-warning-signs-results-to-electricians-fatality/
It was 00:27 on Monday, October 22, 2018, when ERNA OLDENDORFF collided with Oshima Bridge, as was proceeding east in Obatake Seto towards a privately-operated berth in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
A master, a second officer and 19...
https://safety4sea.com/failure-to-follow-procedures-leads-to-collision-with-bridge/
Transport Malta issued an accident report focusing on a vessel which faced many challenges navigating through rough weather conditions; Although all works were suspended in sight of the heavy weather, equipment in the engine room broke and fatally injured two crewmembers.
The Incident
On 08 October 2018, Maersk Jaipur was sailing through heavy weather conditions, heading to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The vessel was rolling in the seaway.
At abour 0900, the crew conducted a heavy weather checklist and...
The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN), the Defence Accident Investigation Board Norway (DAIBN) together with the Marine Safety Investigation Unit of Malta and the Spanish Standing Commission for Maritime Accident and Incident Investigations (CIAIM) have conducted a joint investigation for...
https://safety4sea.com/lack-of-experience-leads-to-collision-between-frigate-and-oil-tanker/
The Incident
On November 4, 2018, the hopper barge PTC 598 sank about 6 miles off Cape St. George, Florida, with a cargo of scrap metal.
Prior to the incident, the vessel was being towed by the towing vessel...
https://safety4sea.com/improperly-secured-manhole-covers-result-to-hopper-barge-sinking/