Mars Reports

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

How Assumption and Miss Communication led to Collision

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How Assumption and Miscommunication led to Collision

In daylight and good weather, a bulk carrier was in ballast and up-bound in a river. A down-bound…

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February 19, 2021

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Case Study: Deadly fall into unprotected hold on a Container Ship

A container vessel was in the process of loading. At one point, a crew member was seen walking…

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February 7, 2021

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INVESTIGATION: Ship-to-ship transfer ends in tragedy

A chemical tanker planned to take on stores while underway via a small re-supply boat. The weather was…

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August 11, 2020

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Investigation: Bow thruster of a tanker ship sucks two lines

A tanker in ballast was berthing starboard side to in a strong current, running at nearly five knots.…

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July 24, 2020

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Case Study: Crew Member Swept Overboard Through Pilot Boarding Access Door

A large container vessel was arriving at port in heavy weather; approx 40 knot winds and almost four…

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June 24, 2020

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Case Study: The Fatal Fall From Ladder

A bulk carrier was underway. The vessel was in ballast, and hold washing was scheduled in preparation for…

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June 10, 2020

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Case Study: Incorrect Helm Application Leads To Hull Breach

A loaded bulk carrier was outbound under pilotage with an OOW and helmsman on the bridge. The Master…

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June 1, 2020

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Case Study: Crew Member Dies While Taking Draughts

A small general cargo vessel docked starboard side to in a river port was preparing to load nickel…

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May 30, 2020

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Case Study: Improper Pilot-Bridge Team Information Exchange Results In Another Grounding

A container ship picked up a pilot while inbound to a port in darkness. The Master, OOW and…

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May 26, 2020

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Case Study: Vessel Grounded As OOW Remains Busy On Mobile Phone

A small coastal trader was underway in darkness and calm seas at a speed of almost 8kt. There…

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May 25, 2020

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Mars Reports

How Assumption and Miscommunication led to Collision

Case Study: Deadly fall into unprotected hold on a Container Ship

INVESTIGATION: Ship-to-ship transfer ends in tragedy

Investigation: Bow thruster of a tanker ship sucks two lines

Case Study: Crew Member Swept Overboard Through Pilot Boarding Access Door

Case Study: The Fatal Fall From Ladder

Case Study: Incorrect Helm Application Leads To Hull Breach

Case Study: Crew Member Dies While Taking Draughts

Case Study: Improper Pilot-Bridge Team Information Exchange Results In Another Grounding

Case Study: Vessel Grounded As OOW Remains Busy On Mobile Phone

The Fall of a Giant: The Francis Scott Key Bridge from Glory to Collapse

35 Somali Pirates Surrender: INS Kolkata’s Strategic Triumph 2600km from Indian Coast

Pirates Seize Control: Bangladesh-Flagged MV Abdullah Held Hostage Off Somali Coast