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Gangway repair job results in injury

Gangway repair job results in injury

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 3, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, SWZ|Maritime

While trying to remove a gangway’s torsion tube for repairs, a crew member suffered an injury to his finger. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It then...
Hazard in plain sight on supply vessel causes catastrophic injury

Hazard in plain sight on supply vessel causes catastrophic injury

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 16, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Look “with new eyes” at each task to spot dangers that have become “normal”. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report in which a crew member lost his leg after getting pulled into the rack and pinion drive. The Nautical...
Ship hits wind turbine, KNRM evacuates two injured crew

Ship hits wind turbine, KNRM evacuates two injured crew

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 22, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Offshore wind, Shipping

On Sunday morning, 20 April, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) was called out for a medical evacuation. Two crew members on board the Glomar Venture were injured while sailing on the North Sea. Later, Dutch media revealed the ship had allided with a...
Crew member’s fingers crushed during maintenance

Crew member’s fingers crushed during maintenance

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 26, 2025 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Before carrying out any job, carry out an informal risk assessment which involves inspecting the job and the surrounding area. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in a new Mars Report, in which a crew member suffered injuries to two of his fingers. The Nautical...
High pressure hose whip causes eye injury on board tanker

High pressure hose whip causes eye injury on board tanker

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 13, 2024 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

‘Eye protection at all times and for all tasks.’ The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report. In this Mars Report, a crew member suffered an eye injury after being hit by a pressurised hose. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
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