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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…

byMars Reports

October 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…

byMars Reports

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…

byMars Reports

July 10, 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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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…

byMars Reports

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…

byMars Reports

February 7, 2021

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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…

byMars Reports

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…

byMars Reports

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…

byMars Reports

May 30, 2020

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