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Collision on the Don

The 'Red Line' was in collision with the Russian inland tanker 'TN-709', 623 dwt (MMSI: 273316860), which was en route to Rostov-on-Don, on Dec 20, 2023, on the river Don below Rostov-on-Don, en route from Rostov to Mersin. Both ships experienced damages, the tanker’s starboard side hull and superstructure suffered holes and dents. The 'Red Line' sustained bow damage and was holed above the waterline. No leaks were reported. The freighter was anchored near the collision site and remained stationary as of Dec 21. Reports with photos and video: https://news.rambler.ru/incidents/51982115-v-akvatorii-dona-stolknulis-neskolko-korabley-odin-iz-kotoryh-plyl-v-turtsiyu/ https://rg.ru/2023/12/20/reg-ufo/dva-sudna-stolknulis-v-akvatorii-reki-don.html https://dontr.ru/novosti/v-akvatorii-dona-na-territorii-rostovskoy-oblasti-stolknulis-tanker-i-sukhogruz/

Rudder failure in Bosphorus

On May 11, 2021, the "İrfan Savaş", while enroute from Istanbul to Constanta, suffered a broken rudder in the Bosphorus and turned towards the shore off Kuruçeşme. The crew asked for assistance, and Coastal Safety deployed the tug 'Kurtarma 12' to the scene. It took the casualty in tow and pulled to the Büyükdere anchorage where it was moored at 9.30 a.m. in pos. 41° 9.33' N 029° 2.94' E for repairs. Report with photos: https://www.istanbulhaber.com.tr/irfan-savas-isimli-gemi-istanbul-bogazinda-arizalandi-haber-1765005.htm

Hearing regarding deadly accident in 2010

The Polish national Stanislaw Bania, 58, a crew member of the 'Joanna' - nowadays the 'Diana S', fell off an unsafe crane platform into the River Clyde and died in the freezing water in December 2010 while he was working aboard the cargo vessel of the Joanna Shipping Limited. He had been climbing onto a crane platform used to move the vessel's hatch covers. A fatal accident inquiry heard Mr Bania and a colleague were told to close the hatches after cargo was unloaded. The hearing at Glasgow sheriff court heard the covers required a crane to move them. Mr Bania's colleague was in control of it. Mr. Bania was to assist by climbing up a platform on the opposite end of the ship which was berthed at the King George V docks. The probe heard the colleague called for Mr. Bania but there was no response. He saw the deceased face down in the water one or two metres from the vessel's hull. No one saw the deceased fall from the vessel. Mr. Bania's body was unable to be retrieved until 25 minutes after mercy crews arrived due to the height of the quay and his body build. The hearing was told Mr Bania's loss of consciousness was "rapid" and he was motionless in the water. The findings also stated: "The water temperature was very cold as was the air temperature. The deck was icy in places. Another crew member who went into the water as part of the attempt to rescue the deceased had freezing hands and numb legs within minutes." A post-mortem examination revealed that "cold water immersion" was the cause of death. It was also revealed that the alcohol in Mr Bania's blood was 193 milligrams per 100 millilitres. It was reported that no-one witnessed Mr. Bania drinking before the incident nor was his state of sobriety questioned. The findings said: "The sheriff considered that the level of alcohol in the blood is unlikely to be a contributor given the unsafe working practices." A maritime expert investigated the incident and determined there was a "considerable risk of a slip or fall" when accessing the platforms which was exacerbated when the surfaces were wet or icy. It was also revealed there was no risk assessment carried out for the vessel and there was no evidence of an alcohol or drugs policy. The expert further stated the platforms on the end of the cranes were "inherently unsafe and exposed the crew to the risk of falling from a height." The hearing was told a policy had now been implemented and operations had been reviewed for the opening and closing of hatches. Risk assessments and written procedures for crane operations have also been provided, as have lifejackets and safety harnesses.