Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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Safety bulletin 2/2024 published
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Boat operators urged to coordinate movements within dive sites following a fatal contact between a recreational diving support boat and a diver in the water.
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Piedras report and safety flyer published
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Flooding and sinking of a fishing vessel south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland.
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Collision between a fishing vessel and a harbour tug at King George Dock, Hull, England.
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Alfred report published
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Grounding of passenger ferry Alfred at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland.
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Awesome report and safety flyer published
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Two fatalities following the loss of control of a powerboat near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
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MAIB safety digest 1/2024 published
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Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
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What we do
The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
MAIB works with the Department for Transport.
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Marine Accident Investigation Branch
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1GH
United Kingdom
Enquiries during office hours
+44 (0)23 8039 5500
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Media enquiries during office hours
01932 440015
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0300 7777878
MAIB accident reporting line
Accident reporting line
+44 (0)23 8023 2527
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Southampton
SO15 1GH
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