Report on the investigation of the collision between the general cargo ship Scot Carrier and the split hopper barge Karin Høj and resulting in the capsize of Karin Høj and the deaths of its two crew.…
Potential failure of Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH (DSB) liferafts serviced by Comfer Marin SL, Marin, Spain identified following the foundering of the fishing vessel Piedras (FD 528) south-west of Mizen Head,…
Report on the investigation of the engine room fire and subsequent fatality on board the liquefied petroleum gas/ethylene carrier Moritz Schulte while discharging cargo alongside the port of Antwerp, Belgium…
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2022. The Annual Report includes statistics for accidents involving UK ships worldwide, and foreign flag vessels and their…
Summary: At about 0736 on 28 August 2021, the owner and skipper of the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Harriet J accidentally entered the water while shooting the fishing gear. The unmanned vessel…
17th May 2023, London, UK Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of…
Potential fire hazards from flexible hose installations identified following a fire on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster off Hull, England on 19 September 2021 Summary: On 19 September 2021,…
Report on the investigation of the fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Reul A Chuain (OB915) in the Sound of Rùm, Scotland, on 24 June 2021 Summary: On the evening of…
Report on the investigation into the fall of a suspended buoy, resulting in injury to a deckhand on board the workboat Annie E on 3 April 2021 near the Isle of Muck. Summary:…
Many of us take steps in our homes to stay safe from carbon monoxide (CO) by installing CO alarms and having an annual boiler service, but are the same precautions…
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Report on the investigation of the foundering of the whelk potter Nicola Faith, resulting in three fatalities, in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, 27 January 2021. Summary: On 27 January 2021,…
Report on the investigation of the capsize and sinking of the fishing vessel Joanna C (BM265) with the loss of two lives, south of Newhaven, England on 21 November 2020 Summary Early…
Report on the investigation of two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board Wight Sky at the entrance to Lymington River and before berthing at Lymington Pier…
MAIB Safety Bulletin: Finnmaster, Blockage of fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published a Safety Bulletin into the blockage of fixed CO2 fire…
MAIB Report: Collision between the rigid inflatable boat Rib Tickler and a personal watercraft in the Menai Straight, Wales on 8 August 2020 Report on the investigation of the collision…
MAIB report: Flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D Report on the investigation of the flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D, 16 August 2020. Summary:…
MAIB Report: Grounding and flooding of the chemical tanker Key Bora, Isle of Skye, 28 March 2020 Report on the investigation of the grounding and flooding of the chemical tanker…
MV Swanland tenth anniversary On the tenth anniversary of the MV Swanland tragedy RMT calls for stronger seafarer safety standards RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch SEAFARERS’ UNION RMT today paid…
MAIB Safety Bulletin: Fatal crushing injury on Clipper Pennant, Liverpool, 20 July 2021 Safety bulletin based on the initial findings of the investigation into the fatal crushing injury of a…
RMT on seafarer fatality at Seatruck Ferries RATINGS UNION RMT today responded to the news of the death of a seafarer following an incident on the Seatruck ferry Clipper Pennant,…
MAIB Report: Explosion and fire on board Stolt Groenland, Ulsan, Republic of Korea 20 Jul 2021 Report on the investigation of the cargo tank explosion and fire on board the…
Comment – Marine accident report finds “significant peak in incidents for recreational vessels” Viewers can see the quote below in relation to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) annual report. Voirrey…
MAIB Publishes Annual Report 2020 The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2020. The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers…
MAIB Report: Grounding of the general cargo vessel Kaami Report on the investigation of the grounding of the general cargo vessel Kaami on the Sgeir Graidach shoal in the Little Minch, Scotland…