According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an uncrewed general cargo vessel sank on March 6, 2022, during a towing operation near the Magallanes Bank, approximately 25 nautical miles northwest of
Lessons Learned: Vessel Breakaway and Collision During Gale-Force Winds
On January 8, 2024, a dry bulk carrier broke free from its moorings at a dock in the Brownsville Ship Channel, Texas, during high winds. The incident, investigated by the National Transportation
Lessons Learned: Hand Injuries from Mooring Line Entrapment During Tender Operations
This incident is drawn from the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Safety Digest 1/2025. It highlights a recent case reviewed by IMCA to share lessons of interest with the wider maritime
Lesson Learned: Hand Injuries from Mooring Line Entrapment During Tender Operations
This incident is drawn from the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Safety Digest 1/2025. It highlights a recent case reviewed by IMCA to share lessons of interest with the wider maritime
Lessons Learned: Tow Strike on Bridge Caused by Operator Complacency
On April 23, 2023, an incident involving a towing vessel occurred on the Lower Mississippi River. The event was documented through an official investigation that analyzed the circumstances and causes of the
Lessons Learned: Collision Highlights Hydrodynamic Hazards in Channel Ops
A routine harbor-assist operation near Ingleside, Texas, turned hazardous when a tugboat collided with a large crude oil tanker on January 22, 2023. While no one was injured, both vessels sustained millions
Tugboat and Tanker Collide in Corpus Christi Channel
$6.9 Million in Damages After Tug Drawn into Tanker Propeller. Hydrodynamic Forces Blamed for Tug-Tanker Collision. Tug Mark E Kuebler Grounded to Prevent Sinking After Collision. On January 22, 2023, around 3:30
Lessons Learned: Tool Trouble at Sea
A routine task turned hazardous when improper equipment was used during maintenance on board. This incident highlights the critical importance of selecting the right tools for the job to ensure safety at
Lessons Learned: Enclosed Space Rescue Turns into Triple Casualty
Transport Malta reports an incident involving enclosed space entry, leading to the loss of consciousness of three crew members aboard a motor tanker. The Incident On 15 May 2024, the motor tanker
BSU Uncovers Key Causes Behind Maritime Incidents
The Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) in Germany has released its 2025 report, providing in-depth analyses of recent maritime incidents. This report serves as a critical resource for enhancing safety
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- Lessons Learned: Foot Fracture During Elevator Inspection
- Lessons Learned: Shocking Risk at the Dock
- Lessons Learned: Watertight Door Fatality
- Lesson Learned: Onboard Detection of Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S)
- Lessons Learned: Engine Room Fire Aboard Towing Vessel