Marine Accident Investigation Branch

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MAIB Data Portal update
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The MAIB Data Portal 6 month update, with additional data from 2022 to 2024.

Njord report and safety flyer published
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Capsize and foundering of a fishing vessel 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland, with loss of 1 life.

Safety bulletin 1/2025 published
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This bulletin urges prospective customers intending to stay on liveaboard vessels to book through reputable vendors only.

Vacancy for IT Manager at MAIB, Southampton
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We have an exciting opportunity to join the technical department at MAIB.

What can we learn from the Seadogz accident?
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In this article we consider best practice in RIB operations and how risks can be controlled.

Baton Rouge report published
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Fatal accident on board a motor yacht at Falmouth Harbour, Antigua.

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Marine Accident Investigation Branch
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1GH
United Kingdom
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