Mars Reports

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The Mariners' Alerting and Reporting Scheme (MARS) is primarily a confidential reporting system run by The Nautical Institute.

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Case Studies

Case Study: Man overboard while rigging the pilot ladder

A bulk carrier in ballast was making way at 7 knots in a traffic separation scheme (TSS). The pilot…

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November 28, 2021

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Case Studies

Case Study: Engine crewmember dies during piston replacement

As edited from the Bahamas Maritime Authority report for 8 February 2020 While at anchor, the engine crew were…

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October 24, 2021

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Case Study: Cargo tank explosion and fire on chemical tanker Stolt Groenland

On 28 September 2019, a cargo tank containing styrene monomer on board the Cayman Islands-registered chemical tanker Stolt…

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July 24, 2021

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Case Study: Strong winds send berthed vessel adrift

A tanker was berthed with port side alongside, with all lines running ashore, except for the headlines, which…

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July 23, 2021

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Case Study: Rough Seas Killed One Crew Member, Leaves Four Seriously Injured

A loaded bulk carrier departed on an eastbound Atlantic crossing in winter. Four days into the voyage and…

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July 10, 2021

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Enclosed space: Deadly H2S goes undetected and rescue attempts are haphazard

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Enclosed space: Deadly H2S goes undetected and rescue attempts are haphazard

A factory trawler was underway and being made ready for fishing. Crew had finished cleaning the factory and were…

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May 1, 2021

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Incident Report Consumption of alcohol killed a Ship crew member 5

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Report: Ship security guard falls overboard in Piracy area

A vessel was making for an area subject to piracy, and a security team had come on board and…

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April 8, 2021

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Working Under the Influence of Alcohol Leads to the Death of a crew member

This is an incident report, originally published by MARS Report A general cargo vessel finished loading a cargo…

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April 7, 2021

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Investigation: Uncontrollable Fire Leaves 5 Dead on Container Ship

A very large, recently constructed container ship was loaded and underway in darkness when a smoke alarm sounded…

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March 23, 2021

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Reports

Report: When a Tanker Ship Lost Anchor in Heavy Winds

A tanker in ballast dropped anchor and six shackles of chain in the early evening to await a…

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March 21, 2021

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Mars Reports

Case Study: Man overboard while rigging the pilot ladder

Case Study: Engine crewmember dies during piston replacement

Case Study: Cargo tank explosion and fire on chemical tanker Stolt Groenland

Case Study: Strong winds send berthed vessel adrift

Case Study: Rough Seas Killed One Crew Member, Leaves Four Seriously Injured

Enclosed space: Deadly H2S goes undetected and rescue attempts are haphazard

Report: Ship security guard falls overboard in Piracy area

Working Under the Influence of Alcohol Leads to the Death of a crew member

Investigation: Uncontrollable Fire Leaves 5 Dead on Container Ship

Report: When a Tanker Ship Lost Anchor in Heavy Winds

Explained: What Does VDR or Ship’s “Black Box” do?

VIDEO: The Largest Ship Engine in the World

Choosing the Right Sailing Jacket: What’s best for you?