Beyond the Forecast: Sudden Fjord Winds & Rapid Capsize – 1 Fatality
Marine Safety, Marine Accident Report, Small Vessel Stability, Ship Stability, Weather Hazards, Capsize, Navigation, Norway, Adiabatic, Katabatic, Land Breeze, Sea Breeze
-
-
Sinking of workboat ‘Maya’
Operational Briefing: Foundering of Workboat ‘Maya’ What Happened: The workboat ‘Maya’ foundered west of Karmøy on 15 February 2024, following multiple collisions with its own pipe tow. The vessel was engaged in towing a 120.2-tonne, 305-meter-long pipe when a towing connection failed. In challenging weather and sea conditions, while attempting to re-establish the tow, the…
-
Kommandor Susan Engine Failure & Fire
Operational Briefing: Kommandor Susan Engine Failure and Fire What Happened: The site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan experienced a catastrophic failure of one of its diesel generator engines on 25 January 2025, while conducting sea trials in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. This severe incident led to an engine room fire and a complete power blackout…
-
Sivumut – Person Overboard & Cargo Loss
TSB Canada: Marine transportation safety investigation report M23C0305 – Incident in Frobisher Bay What Happened: The cargo vessel Sivumut, operating in the challenging waters of Frobisher Bay, Nunavut, experienced a critical incident involving a person overboard and the subsequent loss of cargo. This dual event highlights the inherent risks associated with maritime operations in remote…
-
Fatal Fall Overboard – FV LADY ELLEN
Preventing Overboard Fatalities: Lessons from the LADY ELLEN (O.N. 625371) Incident while Fishing in Tangier Sound near Deal Island, Maryland on July 23, 2024 What Happened: On July 23, 2024, the commercial fishing vessel LADY ELLEN (O.N. 625371) experienced a tragic fall overboard incident while engaged in fishing operations in Tangier Sound near Deal Island,…
-
Capsize of Small Craft with 3 Fatalities
Operational Briefing: Rental Vessel Capsize Incident What Happened: On May 4, 2025, a rental vessel, identified as a Dolmøy 230 Fisker, capsized north-east of Kråkenes Lighthouse in Vestland County while three tourist anglers were engaged in fishing activities. All three individuals on board tragically lost their lives as a result of the accident. The investigation…
-
Marine TSB report M23P0235
TSB Canada: Unintended Free-Fall Lifeboat Release Aboard Bulk Carrier What Happened: During operations in the Trincomali Channel, British Columbia, the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang experienced an accidental release of its free-fall lifeboat. This serious incident resulted in injuries to crew members. The event highlights critical safety considerations surrounding the maintenance, operation, and emergency preparedness for…
-
Sinking of the FV CAROL ANN
Tragedy of FV CAROL ANN: Reinforcing Critical Safety Protocols What Happened: The commercial fishing vessel CAROL ANN, Official Number 906483, tragically sank on October 14, 2023, near Brunswick, Georgia, resulting in the presumed loss of three lives. From the report: “Through its investigation, the Coast Guard determined the initiating event to be the F/V CAROL…
-
Fire aboard Pipelayer Deep Energy
Crane Cabin Fire on Pipelayer Deep Energy: A Critical Safety Briefing What Happened: On December 1, 2024, at approximately 0352, the pipelayer Deep Energy was undergoing a maintenance period while docked at the Millard Maritime facility in Theodore, Alabama. A fire ignited within one of the vessel’s three crane cabins. The crew initiated firefighting efforts,…
-
Weston Bay report and safety flyer published
Operational Briefing: Lessons from Weston Bay Man Overboard Immediate Operational Checks: Following the tragic double man overboard incident from the fishing vessel Weston Bay on 22 May 2024, which resulted in one fatality, it is crucial for all officers to immediately review and reinforce critical safety protocols, especially concerning deck operations. Ensure that comprehensive…
