MAIB reveals tug boat sinking in 10 seconds due to safety system failure
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the capsizing of the 16.25-metre tug...
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) news
Latest marine and maritime news from MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) about accidents. Read final reports on accidents with RIB collisions, cargo ships, fish farms, speedboats and paddleboarder accidents.
MAIB is a UK government organisation that investigates all maritime accidents in UK waters and accidents involving UK-registered ships worldwide.
MAIB report reveals fatal flaws in wheelchair-accessible boat accident
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has uncovered a series of critical failings that led to a tragic accident...
Average year, except for the fishing industry, says MAIB’s annual report
“2023 was a fairly average year,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents. According to MAIB’s annual report...
Small craft market must tell customers of dangers, says MAIB, to avoid passenger injury
Poor posture, inadequate seating and a host of other factors can lead to life-changing injuries on RIBs as passenger...
MAIB cites ‘lack of planning’ in the Channel Queen’s grounding
The Marine Accident Investigation Brand (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the grounding of swim support motor...
Modification of vessel led to death of two men, and £100K fine
A fishing company operating vessels from Brixham has been ordered to pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified...
MAIB issues safety bulletin after diver – hit by propeller – dies
Following a tragic accident in September last year, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says all owners, operators and...
Kirkella lost propulsion control in Shovette pollution accident, says new report
MAIB (the Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has issued its report on the collision between the fishing vessel Kirkella and...
Scottish ferry ran aground after master ‘fell asleep’
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the grounding of a passenger ferry...
MAIB report on horror accident in BVIs and death of five-year-old girl
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on the investigation of the loss of control...
British crew member found dead on superyacht after being ‘electrocuted’
A British man has reportedly died after being electrocuted aboard a luxury yacht while fixing a power outage that...
