No boat involved in deaths near Bournemouth pier
Investigators have confirmed that no boat was involved in the death of two children who drowned at a popular...
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)
Company fined £800k after death of fish farmer
A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands. The Marine...
Fit a carbon monoxide detector: Warning issued after Port Hamble fatalities
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has called for ‘further work’ into raising awareness of the dangers of carbon...
In Focus: New jet ski safety regs robustly welcomed
In January 2023, MIN reported that the UK was introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse...
Disparity between boat and car accident penalties highlighted
Nicola Lewis, mother of Emily Lewis – the teenager tragically killed on a RIB ‘thrill ride’ in August 2020...
Emily Lewis: Skipper cleared of teenager’s manslaughter after speedboat crash
A speedboat skipper has been acquitted of manslaughter charges, after the death of a 15-year-old girl during a ‘thrill...
Call for action following Humber pilot’s death
The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) is calling for action following the death of a pilot in the...
Humber pilot dies in fall while boarding vessel
A Humber pilot who died while attempting to board a ship in the estuary has been named as Francisco...
Tour company’s failures contributed to paddleboarder deaths, report finds
The deaths of four paddleboarders in south-west Wales were “avoidable” and were the result of inadequate planning by a...
MIN report: Should it be made legal for kids to wear lifejackets? Debate splits industry
A petition in the UK is looking to make wearing a lifejacket compulsory for those aged under 16. Marine...
Chaos in Orkneys after 45 people, and snake, rescued from stranded ferry
Holiday chaos has ensued in the Orkney Islands after MV Alfred ran aground (5July22) on the Island of Swona...
