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A safety message to inland waterway users to raise awareness of the potential hazards and what actions to take to mitigate the risks.
A safety message to the shipping industry after failure of bridge team management and onboard auditing led to the grounding and abandonment of a container ship.
A safety message to the fishing industry on minimising fire risks and steps to take if a fire takes hold.
A safety message to the fishing industry on how the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) changes when vessels are operating in fog.
A safety message to the fishing industry on whether a vessel is a suitable alternative to living ashore and the importance of carbon monoxide alarms.
A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting how shortcomings in engineering procedures led to engine failures.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the serious risk of fatigue for self-employed fishermen.
A safety message to the fishing industry about how extreme vigilance and good communication, at all times, is essential in this inherently dangerous operation.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of seeking professional advice before making modifications to a vessel.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of manning the wheelhouse and keeping a proper watch.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
A safety message to the fishing industry to encourage equipment to be used properly or provide a safe solution if it proves impractical.
A study of accidents from 1994 to 2003 caused by poor bridge watchkeeping practices.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting how safety on fishing vessels under 15 metres can be encouraged and improved.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving recreational sailing boats and powered craft.
A safety message to the fishing industry about avoiding accidents by checking, inspecting and revising safety measures.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting advice to operators and skippers of the risk of capsize when operating beam trawlers.
The most common causes of fishing vessel accidents between 1992 and 2000.
MAIB published this review after several accidents involving lifeboats and their launching systems occurred between 1989 and 1999.
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