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Location: King George Dock, Hull, England.
The home of Marine Accident Investigation Branch on GOV.UK. The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
Find reports of MAIB investigations into marine accidents and incidents
Location: approximately 78 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland.
Collision between a fishing vessel and a harbour tug at King George Dock, Hull, England.
Flooding and sinking of a fishing vessel south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of risk mitigation during the handover of propulsion control between stations.
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Location: east coast of Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.
The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
Grounding of passenger ferry Alfred at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Report a marine accident by calling the MAIB reporting line on +44 (0)23 8023 2527 and then completing the accident report form.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of immediate action following the activation of water ingress alarms.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Location: about 12 nautical miles north-west of Thyborøn, Denmark.
Location: near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
Two fatalities following the loss of control of a powerboat near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
Location: Approximately 3 miles south of Little Sark, Guernsey, Channel Islands.
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