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143 results that are All research and statistics, sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Safety lessons: best practice for ship anchoring

    A safety message about how to safely anchor particularly during adverse weather.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: commercial diving operations on merchant vessels

    A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance for ships and diving contractors to maintain a safe working environment regardless of the scale or purpose of operation.

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

    An analysis by MAIB of UK fishing vessel safety covering the years 1992 to 2006.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety studies and reviews
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: effective communication between ship's bridge team and pilot

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting the need for effective exchange of information before a port departure.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: assisting pilots to ensure safe passage for ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting how shortcomings in communication between a distracted master and a pilot led to a ship grounding.

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

    A safety message to the fishing industry giving information on general procedures and drills to establish on board your vessel.

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

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting the importance of using safe entry procedures when accessing dangerous enclosed or confined spaces.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: keeping safe on recreational boats

    A safety message to recreational craft users on the importance of undertaking seamanship and navigation training appropriate to your intended marine activity.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: importance of safety management systems on yachts

    A safety message to the large yacht industry to properly maintain equipment, such as fire detection systems, and to regularly conduct emergency drills.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: dangers of hazardous cargo and enclosed spaces on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry to raise awareness of the dangers of hazardous cargo, enclosed spaces and to improve the safety of crew in such spaces.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: evaluating your ship to carry fumigated cargoes

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting the hazards associated with load cargoes that require fumigation and what precautions to consider.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: checking a vessel for watertight integrity

    A safety message to the fishing industry about the importance of checking below deck spaces and carrying out stability checks after modifications are made.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: operating a vessel in heavy weather conditions

    A safety message to the fishing industry on precautions to take in rough seas, including gaining the best early warning of worsening weather.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: design and use of boats as ship passenger tenders

    A safety message to the shipping industry calling for internationally agreed standards for boats used to transfer passengers and the training of coxwains and crew.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: crew procedures during and after a ship fire

    A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of following fire drill procedures, understanding carbon dioxide systems and safe entry to enclosed spaces.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: good lookout practices and duty of care at sea

    A safety message to the shipping industry, the yachting industry and recreational craft users about ensuring your safety and that of other vessels.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers and 1 others
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: using safe chemical cleaning procedures on ships

    A safety message to the shipping industry stressing the need for strict adherence to confined space routines and risk assessments for potentially dangerous maintenance tasks.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: maintaining equipment on your fishing vessel

    A safety message for the fishing industry highlighting the importance of properly fitting and operating equipment, including items bought second-hand.

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

    A safety message to the port marine industry on the importance of a thorough master and pilot exchange so as not to underestimate the manoeuvrability of vessels.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • Safety lessons: providing relevant training for ship operations

    A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting that full and relevant training is needed when any form of Inter-Departmental Flexibility is operated.

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