Marine Casualities

Question 1

What constitutes a reportable marine casualty?

Answer 1

Unintentional grounding or bridge allision.
Loss of main propulsion
An occurrence materially affecting vessel’s seaworthiness or fitness.
An injury requiring professional medical treatment beyond first aid.
Damage to property in excess of $25,000.

Question 2

What constitutes a serious marine casualty?

Answer 2

One or more deaths
An injury requiring professional medical treatment beyond first aid
Damage to property in excess of $100,000
Actual or constructive total loss of an inspected vessel.
Total loss of any self-propelled vessel of 100 or more gross tons.
Discharge of 10,000 or more gallons of oil
Discharge of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance into navigable waters or the environment.

Question 3

What constitutes a Major marine casualty?

Answer 3

Loss of six or more lives.
Loss of vessel of 100 or more gross tons
Damage to property in excess of $500,000.

Question 4

What constitutes a significant marine casualty?

Answer 4

Single or multiple deaths caused by unusual circumstances
Total loss of an inspected vessel.
Occurrence resulting in high media interest or a safety issue.

Question 5

Written report of a marine casualty - details??

Answer 5

• Made within five days
• Delivered to MSO
• Report must be provided on form CG-2692, supplemented by forms CG-2692A (barge addendum)
• CG-2692B (serious marine incident testing)

Question 6

When are narrative reports required?

Answer 6

There is a total loss of an inspected vessel.
Death or person missing at sea
Incident involves complex or unusual circumstances.
Incident involves CG activities.
Incident is one of significant public interest.