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Wave washes over bulwark and kills two

Wave washes over bulwark and kills two

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 1, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

When observed average wave height is approximate to the vessel’s freeboard, extreme caution should be taken when going on deck. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a rogue wave on deck resulted in two fatalities. The Nautical...
Enclosed space close call on board bulk carrier

Enclosed space close call on board bulk carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 24, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute warns once again of the dangers of entering an enclosed space after a close call on board a bulk carrier. Although there were no casualties, mistakes were made that could have easily resulted in a worse outcome. The Nautical Institute gathers...
Fatal collapse of portable tweendeck

Fatal collapse of portable tweendeck

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 8, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

An accident involving a tweendeck falling to the bottom of the hold of a general cargo vessel resulted in one fatality and one seriously injured crew member. An investigation into the accident has revealed a myriad of safety issues ranging from not wearing a safety...
Fatal fall from stern mounted lifeboat davit

Fatal fall from stern mounted lifeboat davit

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 3, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Some environments appear safe yet they really are not so. That is how The Nautical Institute describes a fatal accident with a lifeboat in its stowed position, but not yet locked in place. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses....
How dangerous is hydrogen sulphide when smelling it on board?

How dangerous is hydrogen sulphide when smelling it on board?

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 1, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A routine transfer of bilge water from the engine room bilges to the bilge water tank was being undertaken. During the transfer, the crew detected a smell of rotten eggs from the bilge tank vent, an indicator of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas. But how dangerous is H2S?...
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