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.
Passenger vessel fire and evacuation
Passenger vessel collision with unseen submerged rock.
Passenger seriously injured after falling down stairwell.
Passenger vessel flooded after access door was left open.
Speed and visibility play part in vessel collision.
Poor risk assessment contributes to charter vessel running aground.
Lack of regular planned maintenance results in engine fire
Poor risk assessment of river entrance bar crossing results in near misses with surfers.
Unheeded weather warnings result in fishing charter vessel flooding.
Inspection cover removal leads to catamaran sinking
Rope entanglement while setting cray pots results in person overboard.
Person overboard without lifejacket following risky behaviour in adverse weather conditions.
Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring.
Onboard fire results in masters’ quick and safe decision.
No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboard.
Handover procedures and distraction contribute to channel marker collision.
Fatigue contributing to fishing vessel grounding.