Electrical Fire Destroys $3.9M Yacht – Case Study
The engine room fire aboard a yacht was likely caused by an electric source within the sound enclosure for the starboard generators, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
Case Study: Incorrectly Installed Section Of Engine Causes Fire Aboard Containership
An incorrectly installed section of main engine fuel oil return tubing led to an engine room fire aboard a containership off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
Captain Leaving Wheelhouse While On Autopilot Led To Grounding Of Fishing Vessel
A captain’s decision to leave the wheelhouse unattended while transiting the St. Marys River on autopilot led to the grounding and sinking of a fishing vessel south of Cumberland Island, Georgia, the National Transportation Safety Board said in Marine Investigation Report 22/14 released Tuesday.
Case Study: Hydraulic Hose Failure Led To An Engine Room Fire
A hydraulic hose failure led to an engine room fire aboard a fishing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
Real Life Incident: Crewmember’s Fatal Fall Into A Hold
A bulk carrier in ballast was underway. The deck crew were washing the cargo holds, as clean holds were necessary for the planned arrival for loading in two days. Two teams were working at different locations.
Case Study: Captain’s Sleep Inertia Led To Tow Striking Lock Gate
A captain assuming a watch immediately after waking led to a tow striking a lock gate in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the National Transportation Safety Board said in Marine Investigation Report 22/09 released Tuesday.
Engine Start Issues Led To Contact Of Oil Tanker With Loading Dock
An incorrect solution to address a main engine start issue led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
Real Life Incident: Abdominal Pain Lands Seafarer In Medical Mayhem
On a vessel on an extended anchor stay in an isolated port, a crew member began suffering from severe abdominal pain. It soon became evident that the crew member would require professional attention.
Real Life Incident: Engine Cadet Loses Life Due to Phosphine Gas Leak in Cabin
On a handy-sized bulk carrier, the engine cadet did not appear at muster, so two crew went to his cabin where he was found in a state of partial paralysis. Find out what happened in this article.