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...
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)
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...
Cargo ship grounded after ‘drunk’ watch officer fell asleep
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a shocking report into circumstances surrounding the 2021 grounding of...
‘Poor training and maintenance’ caused accident on RRS Sir David Attenborough
A report investigating an accident during a launching exercise on board the UK’s most advanced polar research ship, RRS...
