Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on a fatal man overboard incident, involving a crew member while rigging a combination pilot ladder onoard the bulk carrier Navios Amitie, in February 2020. At the time of the accident, the crew member was not wearing a safety harness. It is very likely that he drowned because he had no lifejacket on.Format:pdf #Malta #accident #pilotLadder

Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place on 18 July 2022, whilst Sunny Isles was en route from Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to Durban, South Africa, in a loaded condition, the second engineer was organizing and inspecting chain blocks in the engine-room, along with two other crew members.Format:pdf #Malta #report #incident

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into the loss of control of the Maltese registered bulk carrier Julietta D, on the morning of 31 January 2022.#Malta #Marine #Safety #Investigation

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into the engine-room fire on board the Maltese registered oil / chemical tanker GRETA K within Leixões port limits on 21st March 2023 #Malta #Investigation #Report #Fire #EngineRoom

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into an incident where a crew member suffered serious injury while operating the vessel’s lathe. #Malta #Report #Investigation

Transport Malta has published an investigation report about an incident which resulted in serious injury to three crew members during maintenance work on the fire jockey hydrophore tank on 23 February 2022. The ‘violent’ dislodging of the inspection cover was the result of a pressurized hydrophore. #Malta #Investigation #Report

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into fatal injuries to a crew member, during cargo operations in the port of Bata, Equatorial Guinea on 21st July 2023.(crew members always use the safety helmets’ chin straps).#Malta #Investigation #Report

Heat Exhaustion During Mooring
Causes Crew Collapse And Death. On 27 July 2023, three crew members of the Elpida GR collapsed while mooring at the port of Mesaieed, Qatar, due to heat exhaustion, resulting in the death of the bosun. The investigation found that prolonged physical labor in hot and humid conditions was a significant factor. The Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) has recommended that the
company improve onboard conditions to ensure crew comfort and has called on the flag State Administration to enhance seafarer training on heat stroke and to ensure that relevant medical guides are carried on board Maltese-registered vessels, reports MISU.#Malta #Ivestigation #Report

Lessons Learned: Fatality While Rigging Portable Cargo Hold Light.Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into the fatality of a crew member on deck while rigging a portable cargo hold light at Iskenderun, Türkiye, on 08 September 2023.#Malta #Investigation #Report2024

Lessons Learned: Serious Burn
Injuries to a Crew Member.Transport Malta has published an investigation report regarding an incident that took place in the morning of 26 September 2022, whilst a bulk carrier was drifting outside the Republic of Korea’s territorial waters, the fitter was assigned to replace a leaking hydraulic pipe on the main deck.#Malta #Incident #Report #Injuries

Enclosed Space Entry: Why Compliance Is Critical for Crew Safety.The chief officer suffered a fatal cardiac condition while working unaccompanied in an enclosed space (cofferdam) during a voyage.
Delayed medical assistance and possible undisclosed health conditions contributed to the tragic outcome.
Safety measures and compliance with medical history disclosure are emphasized in the investigation’s recommendations.
On 25 June 2021, the chief officer of a vessel traveling from Rotterdam to Gebze entered the starboard cofferdam alone to perform maintenance. Shortly after, the crew realized he was unresponsive. Emergency rescue efforts were initiated, including CPR and air evacuation, but the officer was pronounced dead at a hospital the following day, reports MSIU.#Malta #Safaty #Report #Enclosed #Space

Why Safety Harness Design Matters.The chief officer (CO ) of the cargo vessel fell overboard.
The accident highlighted safety issues with equipment, including the use of single-hook safety harnesses, and inadequate risk assessment for tasks performed during voyages.
The company implemented extensive safety measures post-incident, including revising safety protocols and enhancing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Incident Overview
On 15 October 2021, the vessel , en route from Rostock, Germany, to Bekkeri, Estonia, experienced a fatal incident. The Chief Officer (CO) fell overboard while conducting maintenance on the ship’s free-fall lifeboat. Despite a swift rescue response involving a helicopter and ship maneuvers, the CO was pronounced dead due to drowning, reports MSIU.#Malta #Report #Incident

Parting of Lifeboat/Tender Fall Wire.Transport Malta reports of the parting of lifeboat/tender fall wire in position on a passenger ship.
What happened?
On 29 October 2021, whilst the passenger was at anchor at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, lifeboat/tender no. 11 was lowered and released at sea.
While heaving up the davit’s floating blocks without the boat, the forward fall wire broke, causing the block to fall into the water. No injuries were reported.
The safety investigation concluded that the fall wire sustained tensile overload, leading to the parting of the wire.#Malta #Report #LB #WireBroke

Flawed Procedures Lead to Fire Aboard PGC Patreas.A fire incident occurred aboard the PGC Patreas during a routine waste oil transfer, resulting in burn injuries to an oiler and damages to the engine room. The incident highlights gaps in operational procedures and the importance of preventive safety measures to mitigate risks during waste oil handling, reports MSIU.Crew members aboard the vessel underwent refresher training on the company’s
engineering and maintenance procedures. The company distributed safety circulars, risk assessments, and an internal investigation report across its fleet for awareness and compliance. Instructions were issued for discussing the internal investigation report during onboard safety meetings to prevent similar incidents.#Malta #Report #Fire

Inlet Valve Fatigue Causes Fire Aboard Tanker.The Malta Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) has released its final report on the fire incident aboard a chemical tanker.The safety investigation determined that the failure mechanism of the steam inlet valve to the cargo tank cleaning water heater was most likely to have been fatigue and that no sudden event precipitated the failure. When the steam valve failed, the AB was engulfed in a dense cloud of hot steam and consequently, suffered severe burn injuries. He also suffered damage to his lungs due to hot steam inhalation.#Malta #Investigation #Report

Enclosed Space Rescue Turns into Triple Casualty.Transport Malta reports an incident involving enclosed space entry, leading to the loss of consciousness of three crew members aboard a motor tanker.
The Incident
On 15 May 2024, the motor tanker was engaged in bunkering operations off the Southeast coast of Malta. Shortly after the commencement of the bunkering operation, the chief engineer was found unconscious inside the starboard side slop tank. On instinct, the chief officer, followed by the master, went down the slop tank to assist the chief engineer, without the use of a breathing apparatus (BA) set. Soon after, however, both the master and the chief officer were overcome by the atmosphere inside the slop tank, fell unconscious, and had to be helped out to the main deck. All three crew members were eventually rescued out of the slop tank and transferred to a local hospital, where they recovered several days later.
#Enclosed #Spaces #Malta #Report

Fatal Injuries To Crew During Cargo Operations.On 21 July 2023, Port Gdynia was moored alongside in the port of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Cargo loading operations were in progress when the electrotechnical officer (ETO) was found lying on deck, with a severe head injury. The crew members observed that the injured ETO did not show any signs of life and their attempts to revive him wer unsuccessful. He was eventually transferred to a hospital, where his death was confirmed.There were no witnesses to the occurrence, but the safety investigation considered it likely that the ETO may have tripped over an obstruction on deck and fallen, subsequently suffering a fatal head injury. The MSIU has issued one recommendation to the Company, aimed at ensuring that the crew members always use the safety helmets’ chin straps. #Malta #Investigation #FatalHeadInjury

⚓️ Мореходная книжка без бумаги: Мальта защищает документы моряков криптографией

🇲🇹 Мальта полностью перевела Seaman’s Record Book в цифровой формат. Согласно Merchant Shipping Notice 118 Rev.2 от 23 сентября 2026 года, новые мореходные книжки выдаются только электронным способом.

📱 Моряк подаёт заявление через Seafarer Portal, подтверждает личность и получает документ в приложении IDsure для iOS/Android. Записи о плавательном стаже вносятся с телефона и направляются капитану либо уполномоченному лицу для подтверждения.

🔐 Как устроена защита:
• Digital Signature — криптографическая подпись администрации флага;
• Concordium Blockchain — закрепление сведений для контроля неизменности документа;
• QR-код — проверка подлинности работодателем и Port State Control;
• Offline Access — доступ к книжке без интернета, даже в море;
• Identity Verification — проверка личности перед выдачей документа.

⚙️ Разработчики — датская IDsure совместно с Galaxy Ltd. Заявлены соответствие GDPR и система управления информационной безопасностью по ISO/IEC 27001.

🛡 Кибербезопасность: цифровая подпись позволяет обнаруживать изменение подписанного документа и затрудняет подделку плавательного стажа.

⚠️ Однако остаются риски захвата учётных записей, компрометации смартфонов и ложного подтверждения записей.

🚢 Главное: проверяемые цифровые документы постепенно заменяют бумажные в морской отрасли.

Источники:
https://www.transport.gov.mt/include/filestreaming.asp?fileid=11885

https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/idsure-powers-malta-s-digital-seaman-s-record-book

#MaritimeCybersecurity #Seafarers #DigitalIdentity #Blockchain #Malta