Research and statistics

A safety message to inland waterway users to raise awareness of the potential hazards and what actions to take to mitigate the risks.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 September 2006

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.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 17 August 2006

A safety message to the fishing industry on minimising fire risks and steps to take if a fire takes hold.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 26 July 2006

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.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 14 June 2006

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.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 11 April 2006

A safety message to the shipping industry highlighting how shortcomings in engineering procedures led to engine failures.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 7 March 2006

A safety message to the fishing industry on the serious risk of fatigue for self-employed fishermen.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 31 January 2006

A safety message to the fishing industry about how extreme vigilance and good communication, at all times, is essential in this inherently dangerous operation.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 25 October 2005

A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of seeking professional advice before making modifications to a vessel.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 23 May 2005

A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting the importance of manning the wheelhouse and keeping a proper watch.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 April 2005

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: 1 April 2005

A safety message to the fishing industry to encourage equipment to be used properly or provide a safe solution if it proves impractical.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 January 2005

A study of accidents from 1994 to 2003 caused by poor bridge watchkeeping practices.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety studies and reviews
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 30 July 2004

A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting how safety on fishing vessels under 15 metres can be encouraged and improved.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 July 2004

Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving recreational sailing boats and powered craft.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety digests
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 January 2004

A safety message to the fishing industry about avoiding accidents by checking, inspecting and revising safety measures.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 13 July 2003

A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting advice to operators and skippers of the risk of capsize when operating beam trawlers.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety information and flyers
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 July 2003

The most common causes of fishing vessel accidents between 1992 and 2000.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety studies and reviews
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 July 2002

MAIB published this review after several accidents involving lifeboats and their launching systems occurred between 1989 and 1999.

• Document type: Research
• Part of a collection: MAIB safety studies and reviews
• Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 1 February 2001

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: 1 April 2000