Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.

Safety lessons to the recreational boating community highlighting the need to wear personal flotation devices.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of vessel-specific familiarisation and training to understand the operational risks.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of pot hauling and the need for effective fall prevention measures, including fatigue management.

Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 (M+F) Amendment 2 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This replaces MGN 564 (M+F).

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the risks of entanglement, harm and injury when deploying fishing gear in self-shooting arrangements.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of lone watchkeeping and fatigue.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of deploying fishing gear and how to prepare for and respond to a man overboard emergency.

Seeks views on amending legislation to ensure accidents involving watercraft are investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of flooding and the importance of taking appropriate action if it occurs.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about following the international rules for collision prevention and ensuring watchkeepers are effectively trained.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about understanding and maintaining a vessel's seawater pipework system and regularly drilling response to a flood.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the risk of operating chains over static pins in quick-release assemblies, and crew working below suspended loads.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the risk of rapid capsize from wash water accumulation.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of ensuring all on board activities can be performed safely.

We are seeking views on the draft UK Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012.

This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2024.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of shooting creels and working on a fishing vessel deck alone.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of building up a sleep debt from normal fishing routines and its impact on decision-making.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of side loading and bending stress on chain quick-release mechanisms.

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

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the use of an anchor as a grounding and capsize prevention method while fishing close inshore.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of operating a fishing vessel outside of the assumptions contained in its stability book.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of a well-kept fishing vessel and in date, fit for service mandatory safety equipment.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of wheelhouse and watchkeeping best practice to maintain fishing vessel safety.

This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2023.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about emergency preparedness, understanding your vessel's survivability and maintaining a safe navigational watch.

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

A safety message to the shipping industry signposting guidance on how to safely rig a gangway.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of stability assessments following fishing vessel modification.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of immediate action following the activation of water ingress alarms.

A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of risk mitigation during the handover of propulsion control between stations.

Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of informal routines for net shooting operations and the use of unsuitable lifesaving equipment.

A safety message to the fishing industry about the dynamic nature of enclosed spaces and the hazards of exposure to fixed firefighting system media.

A safety message to the shipping industry urging operators to review the use of lookout and navigational aids on their vessels and help crews to comply.

This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2022.

This business plan sets out our aims and objectives for the 2023-24 financial year.

This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2021.

Maritime successes for 2019 to 2021 and priorities for the next year.

This business plan sets out our aims and objectives for the 2021-22 financial year.