Lessons
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Lessons Learned: Vessel Breakaway and Collision During Gale-Force Winds
On January 8, 2024, a dry bulk provider broke free from its moorings at a dock within the Brownsville Ship…
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Lessons Learned: Tow Strike on Bridge Caused by Operator Complacency
On April 23, 2023, an incident involving a towing vessel occurred on the Decrease Mississippi River. The occasion was documented…
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Lessons Learned: Collision Highlights Hydrodynamic Hazards in Channel Ops
A routine harbor-assist operation close to Ingleside, Texas, turned hazardous when a tugboat collided with a big crude oil tanker…
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Lessons Learned: Tool Trouble at Sea
A routine activity turned hazardous when improper tools was used throughout upkeep on board. This incident highlights the important significance…
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Lessons Learned: Enclosed Space Rescue Turns into Triple Casualty
Transport Malta studies an incident involving enclosed area entry, resulting in the lack of consciousness of three crew members aboard…
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Lessons Learned: Fatality Caused by Burning Plastic on Deck
A tragic incident occurred aboard a vessel the place a crew member misplaced their life because of the burning of…
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Lessons Learned: Container Explosion While Underway
Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the cargo explosion onboard a container ship whereas underway in February 2020.…
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Lessons Learned: Poor Oil Filter Mounting Causes Engine Failure
Transport Malta’s MSIU has launched an investigation report on the primary engine failure of an oil/chemical tanker whereas underway in…
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Lessons Learned: Contact of Barge Crane with Ship-to-shore Crane
NTSB has issued an investigation report on an incident involving the crane aboard the Royal Engineer tow making contact with…
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Lessons Learned: Rope Under Stress Snaps and Strikes Person’s Hand
A member of the crew suffered a severe hand damage when struck by a rope…
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