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  • Safety lessons: safely operating gear on single-handed fishing vessels

    A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting ways to assess and minimise risks when operating a vessel alone.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: using safety davit devices on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry on the safe use of proximity switches on vessels with davit launched survival craft.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: running ship engines in port

    A safety message to the shipping industry about the potential hazards of starting engines when passengers and vehicles are embarking or disembarking.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: preventing accidents with non-cargo lifting appliances on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting several failures of non-cargo handling cranes and what safety measures can help prevent similar accidents.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: staying safe during towing operations

    A safety message to the towing and workboat industry about the dangers of 'snap-back' zones and the importance of good communication.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: helping fishing vessel watchkeepers to stay alert

    A safety message to the fishing industry about ensuring crews are properly rested and how a vessel abandonment, although successful, could have been improved.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: keeping safe when fishing in areas of high traffic density

    A safety message to the fishing industry to always keep a good lookout in case other vessels are ineffective in avoiding collision or close quarters situations.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: working at height on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry about ensuring you have safety measures and rescue procedures in place.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: maintaining a proper lookout on stand-on vessels

    A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of taking action when it is clear a collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: assessing working deck arrangements on fishing vessels

    A safety message for the fishing industry to encourage the separation of crew from gear where possible and the use of personal protective equipment.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: avoiding impact injuries on rigid inflatable boats

    A safety message to small high-speed craft operators and recreational craft users on how to minimise the risk of the likelihood of vibration and shock related injuries.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: ensuring the stability of fishing vessels

    A safety message to the fishing industry about the need for stability assessments after making modifications to a vessel.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • MAIB safety digests 10-14

    Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety digests
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • MAIB fishing safety digests 10-24

    Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving fishing vessels.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety digests
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: working safely under a suspended load

    A safety message to the offshore shipping industry about clearly defining responsibilities when working on a potentially hazardous task.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: identifying potentially dangerous spaces on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of determining risk control measures for any oxygen depleted or contaminated atmospheres.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: good working practices on tall ships

    A safety message for the sail training industry to consider the management of safety and establish best practice guidelines.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: keeping safe around fishing vessel working gear

    A safety message to the fishing industry on the importance of having control measures against falling overboard.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: ensuring an effective bridge team on your ship

    A safety message to the shipping industry about guarding against complacency and heightening watchkeepers’ awareness of risk.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: dangers of disturbed periods of rest while at sea

    A safety message for the fishing industry on the need for appropriate manning levels to ensure each crew member is properly rested.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated: