The Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) in Germany has released its 2025 report, providing in-depth analyses of recent maritime incidents. This report serves as a critical resource for enhancing safety

UK MAIB has issued an investigation report on an incident where a crew member suffered fatal injuries due to being struck by a mooring line in August 2021. The incident On the

During scheduled monthly inspections of an elevator on a large vessel, unplanned upwards movement of the elevator caused someone to get their foot to become stuck between the cage and the trunk

BSU reports of a health hazard to a dock worker due to electric shock when connecting a refrigerated container on board a container ship. What happened? A dock worker wanted to connect

Marine Safety Forum (MSF) aims to raise awareness about the dangers posed by watertight doors and to encourage reflective discussions among vessel crews and stakeholders. The Incident On 2nd April 2025, an

Several persons reported to the bridge about a smell of septic or rotten eggs present all over the vessel. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) was suspected, reads an IMCA Safety Flash. What happened? A

NTSB reports of an engine room fire aboard a towing vessel. Incident Overview On January 30, 2024, around 3:30 a.m. CST, a fire erupted in the engine room of the towing vessel

A tragic incident occurred aboard a vessel where a crew member lost their life due to the burning of plastic materials on deck, reports the Nautical Institute. The Incident  A deck crew

A Marine Safety Forum safety alert reports of a Grease Gun Hand Injury. What Happened During routine greasing of a tensioner unit using an electrically powered battery grease gun, the hose burst