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Bosun dies after falling into cargo hold

Bosun dies after falling into cargo hold

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 30, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Always take measures when a potential fall from height is possible. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a bosun died after falling into a cargo hold while trying to hang a bucket on a hook over an open sludge hatch. The...
Small repair on board dredger proves fatal

Small repair on board dredger proves fatal

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 2, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, SWZ|Maritime

Resist the temptation of a quick fix, but assess the situation first. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which it describes a fatal accident on board a dredger where an officer attempted to quickly repair hydraulic hoses. The...
Do you report unsafe conditions you come across on a vessel?

Do you report unsafe conditions you come across on a vessel?

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 7, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News

The Nautical Institute stresses that every mariner has a duty to report unsafe conditions. In one of the Institute’s recent Mars reports, a pilot spotted some obvious unsafe conditions concerning safety lines and made a proper report to vessel and shore...
Two dead after sudden vessel movement causes load to swing

Two dead after sudden vessel movement causes load to swing

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 14, 2020 | News

Close attention should be given to mooring lines and ship-shore interfaces at all times, but especially while working cargo and when tides are present. It would not be unreasonable to undertake hourly rounds. This is the advice provided by The Nautical Institute after...
Crew member’s finger crushed when securing crane jib

Crew member’s finger crushed when securing crane jib

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 15, 2020 | News

Crane operations are inherently risky. A recent Mars Report shows just how easy it is to lose situational awareness during such an operation, which led to a crushed finger. The incident was covered in a recent Mars Report. These reports are compiled (anonymously) by...
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