Investigation number
MO-2025-004
Occurrence date
Location
near Sydney
State
New South Wales
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating an incident where crew were injured during maintenance activities on the engine room of the oil tanker Wisdom Venture, near Sydney, New South Wales on the 6 May 2025.

At 1400 local time, while awaiting berthing, the crew were conducting maintenance/service work on the engine room, when the main steam isolation valve released high temperature condensate water resulting in burn injuries to three crew members.

As part of its investigation, the ATSB will collect evidence from relevant parties and analyse relevant records and documents.

A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.

Vessel Details
Departure point
Port of Geelong, Vic.
Destination
Gore Bay, NSW
Vessel name
Wisdom Venture
Marine vehicle sector
Other
Flag
Hong Kong
IMO
9773741
Damage
Nil