When the vessel left port the accommodation ladder was left un-stowed in the horizontal position, hanging from the hoist wire, while crew were busy with departure tasks. Once away... Read more
The crew of an LNG tanker were in process of lowering the fast rescue boat (FRB). The FRB was nearly 6.5m in length, weighed 2,200 kg and could be launched from a remote control un... Read more
Routine inspections and maintenance of shipboard equipment had been scheduled while the vessel was at anchor. A ‘tool box’ meeting was held in the engine control room where the ass... Read more
The vessel was underway when the incinerator alarm sounded, indicating the inside sluice gate was open. The incinerator was stopped and allowed to cool. A few hours later, the 4th... Read more
Maintenance work was taking place on deck; a risk assessment had been done followed by a hazardous work meeting after which a work permit was issued. The work permit and risk asses... Read more
A small fire developed in a dryer on board a cruise ship. The fire was quickly extinguished by the vessel’s crew and caused no significant damage. Investigators suspect that a mino... Read more
The general cargo vessel had completed loading and the crew were undertaking the usual tasks prior to departure. Once the pilot was on board, the vessel left the berth with the ass... Read more
After provisioning the vegetable room at port it was observed that the temperature did not drop to its normal operational range. The ship electrician was detailed to investigate an... Read more
Rescue boat manoeuvres were planned while the vessel was at anchor. Three crew members boarded the rescue boat. After it was loaded, a fourth crew member lowered the boat to the wa... Read more
On a large container ship several cargo hold floodlights needed replacing in hold number nine. The electrician descended on to a raised casing in the hold in order to gain access t... Read more
