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An overview of a domestic commercial vessel incident investigation, investigation findings and safety messages to prevent a similar incident from occurring on board your vessel.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.16 – February 2023
Inspection cover removal leads to catamaran sinking.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.15 – January 2023
Rope entanglement while setting cray pots results in person overboard.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.14 – December 2022
Fatigue contributes to fishing vessel grounding
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.13 – November 2022
Person overboard without lifejacket following risky behaviour in adverse weather conditions.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.12 – October 2022
Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.11 – September 2022
Onboard fire results in masters’ quick and safe decision.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.10 – August 2022
No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboard.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.9 – July 2022
Handover procedures and distraction contribute to channel marker collision.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.8 – June 2022
Fatigue contributing to fishing vessel grounding.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.7 – May 2022
Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.6 – April 2022
Capsize of Landing barge (Operated as a Class 1E and 2D) – Stability
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.5 – March 2022
Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.4 – February 2022
Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (Company Report) – No.3 – January 2022
Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (Company Report) – No.2 – December 2021
Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation – No.1 – October 2021
Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions.

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