Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse Egyptian authorities of cover up
Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the...
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.
Safety fears mount as MAIB investigates multiple Red Sea dive boat incidents
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an update on accidents involving dive boats operating in the Red...
MAIB report highlights safety failings, calling for stricter mooring procedures in Chile
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has unveiled findings into the fatal accident in August 2021, involving the bulk...
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...
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...
