The Isle of Man Ship Registry has published the 2023 Annual Casualty Summary Report.
The Annual Summary of Casualties, Accidents and Incidents on Isle of Man Registered Vessels contains an analysis of the data and trends identified from casualty reports submitted to the Ship Registry during 2023.
According to the report, there were 36 accident, 29 incident and 3 casualty reports last year overall, which included 5 fatalities, 5 serious injuries and 11 minor injuries. The most common occurrences in 2023 were collision/allision, sudden uncontrolled release of substances from a system and seafarer injury.
It also stated using portable tools and moving about the ship were the most dangerous activities for seafarers.
The most common casual factors were the working method used and mechanical factors. The most common causes identified for each causal factor were:
• Working method – Unsafe working methods, failure to comply with instructions and machinery jamming/seizing
• Mechanical and other equipment – Hydraulic/Pneumatic hose failure and failure of machinery automatic safeguards
• Human factor – Negligence or carelessness of others
• Other miscellaneous causes – Ship movement
• Movement about the ship – Dropped objects and slippery surfaces
Download the full report: IoM Annual Summary 2023