Marine Casualties and Incidents
The Board investigates marine casualties pursuant to the New York State Navigation Law. The Board conducts casualty and incident investigations typically in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard and the New Jersey Maritime Pilot and Docking Pilot Commission. The investigation process includes interviews of the State pilot and witnesses and, where warranted, the Board appoints a Commissioner as Hearing Officer and formal hearings are conducted by the Board to hear witnesses and examine evidence. After deliberations, the Board issues a written Opinion and Order, takes disciplinary action if necessary and makes safety and training recommendations to address specific concerns in order to prevent recurrences of future incidents. The following cases either occurred in or were closed in 2023:
DATE OF INCIDENT |
VESSEL |
NATURE OF INCIDENT |
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October 23, 2023 |
M/V HYUNDAI HOPE |
Main engine slow down due to mis-aligned hydraulic oil valve. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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September 10, 2023 |
M/V PORTO LEONE |
Alleged Wake Damage – Board investigation found claim to be unsubstantiated. |
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September 8, 2023 |
M/V OLEANDER |
Minor damage to vessel caused by tug while ship was undocking. |
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September 2, 2023 |
M/V NAVIG8 SUCCESS |
Limit switch for the engine's air compressor vibrated loose, causing a temporary shutdown of vessel’s main engine. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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July 28, 2023 |
M/V BALTIC SCORPION |
Vessel operated at reduced speed due to faulty engine control panel sensor. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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June 4, 2023 |
M/V MSC APOLLO |
While undocking with tugs made fast clogged oil filter resulted in propulsion loss. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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May 12, 2023 |
M/V GEORG MAERSK |
While undocking leak in engine cylinder required vessel to return to berth. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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February 26, 2023 |
M/V CMA CGM SURABAYA |
Gyrocompass malfunction while inbound to Port Elizabeth. Repairs made by ship personnel and ship cleared to sail by the Coast Guard. |
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February 10, 2023 |
USS BATAAN |
Contact with pier while undocking caused cosmetic damage to ship. |