About This Resource SSE: Marine Safety News – February & March 2026 About This document provides a curated overview of recent marine safety incidents, investigations and emerging themes from across the maritime sector, drawing on reports and updates from recognised industry bodies.It includes:• Key learning from recent fatalities, serious incidents and near misses• Summaries of relevant enforcement actions and convictions• Links to maritime news, guidance, training and industry resources• Welfare and support information for marinersDesigned to support learning, discussion and risk awareness, the content is shared to promote good practice and does not assign blame. Free Download
Learning Packs Safety Moment: Hidden Hazard - Crane Cabin Floor Windows In May 2024, a person lost their life after falling approximately 12 metres through a crane cabin floor window during a routine window task onboard the Yuka D bulk carrier, docked in Paradip, India. A year later, a comparable incident occurred in the UK Continental Shelf. That’s why sharing and lear… Preview Resource
Videos Learning from a Barrier Deficiency: Maintaining Safety-Critical Equipment This short animation shares the learning from a process safety event in which an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) valve was inadvertently left disabled following routine operations. While no incident occurred, the event highlights the importance of maintaining safety-critical equipment and effective barrier… Preview Resource
Videos Learning from a Process Safety Event: Gas Leak and Blackout This short animation shares the learning from a significant offshore process safety event, where a gas leak inside a gas turbine enclosure triggered an automatic shutdown followed by a complete loss of electrical power. While no injuries occurred, the incident highlights the importance of barrier re… Preview Resource