We have issued a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of installing carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats with enclosed accommodation spaces.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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Thursday, 15 October 2020
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Warning issued after the loss of 2 lives from carbon monoxide poisoning on board a motor cruiser moored on the River Ouse in York.
Thursday, 01 October 2020
A collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
Thursday, 01 October 2020
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Report a marine accident by calling the MAIB reporting line on +44 (0)23 8023 2527 and then completing the accident report form.
Friday, 04 September 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
Location: Loch Carnan, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
Fatal man overboard from a single-handed creel boat at Loch Carnan, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
A safety message to the fishing industry about the hazards associated when operating your boat on your own and in particular, the risk of falling overboard.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
We have an exciting new vacancy at MAIB and are looking for someone to join our Technical Support team.
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Monday, 24 August 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Location: In the approaches to the Humber Estuary.
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Grounding and recovery of a container feeder vessel and a tug in the approaches to the Humber Estuary.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Location: 700 miles east of Japan, North Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Loss of cargo containers overboard from a container ship while on passage in the North Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Loss of cargo containers overboard from a container ship while on passage in the North Pacific Ocean.
Thursday, 16 July 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Location: North Channel, crossing from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Cairnryan, Scotland.
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Near miss between a ro-ro ferry and a submerged submarine in the North Channel between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland.
Monday, 13 July 2020
We have an exciting new vacancy at MAIB and are looking for someone to join our publications team.
Friday, 10 July 2020
Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the MAIB and the Cateogry 1 registries of the Red Ensign Group.
Friday, 10 July 2020
Memorandum of Understanding between the MAIB and the Red Ensign Group Category 1 registries of Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Gibraltar.
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
Location: Brora, Scotland.
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
A safety message to the fishing industry about staying alert to the risk of capsize and inverting, particularly in steep waves, and the importance of wearing a personal flotation device.
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
Capsize of a fishing vessel off Brora, Scotland with the loss of 1 life.
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
Inspector of marine accidents and ex-commercial fisherman Sean Friday shares his views on the challenges facing commercial fishing and his journey to the MAIB.
Monday, 06 July 2020
Our Chief Inspector, Captain Andrew Moll, makes a statement at the start of this year's Maritime Safety Week.
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2019, with a focus on recommendations made as a result of our investigations during the year.
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2019.
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Location: Campbeltown, Scotland.
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Injuries to two crewmen on a general cargo vessel while berthed in Campbeltown, Scotland.
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Location: Brocklebank Dock, Liverpool, England.
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Fatal accident on the stern ramp of a ro-ro freight ferry at Brocklebank Dock, Liverpool.
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
A safety message to the shipping industry about mobile phone distraction and the importance of providing a safe means of segregating vehicles and pedestrians.
Monday, 08 June 2020
We have an exciting new vacancy at MAIB and are looking for someone to head up our Technical Support team.
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Location: Non-tidal basin at Port Babcock Rosyth, Scotland.
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Fatal man overboard from a dredger during berthing operation in Port Babcock Rosyth, Scotland.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Location: Milford Haven, Wales, UK.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Monday, 04 May 2020
We are seeking a new member of the team to help provide support to MAIB inspectors while they are carrying out investigations.
Monday, 04 May 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Thursday, 02 April 2020
This business plan sets out our aims and objectives for the 2020-21 financial year.
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