In recent years, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has received several reports of serious accidents related to lifting operations on board fishing vessels. The accidents have resulted in several crush injuries and, in two cases, lives have been lost.
Winter at sea can be challenging, and it's not only on land that we need to be aware of the conditions. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) often receives reports of accidents where seafarers have been injured due to winter weather. Fortunately, there are several simple measures that can help reduce injuries and sick leave.
A small workboat ran aground on an unmarked reef along the daily route between the land base and the facility. The incident occured in daylight, with high water levels and calm seas.
Every year, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) receives several reports where bunkering or internal transfer of fuel hase lead to leakage into the sea.
In recent weeks, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has registered several incidents where ice is stated to be the cause, both in occupational accidents and ship accidents
