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Grounding and subsequent loss of prawn trawler Sustain (UL 45) on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands with the loss of 13 lives. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report. Urgent […]
MAIB Data Portal goes live. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Data Portal, designed to provide public access to a subset of maritime accident data, has launched. In development since August […]
Enhancing safety measures in the maritime industry. Phil Haslam, Managing Director at North Atlantic Fishing Company The fishing industry is currently navigating a sea of increasing challenges, including crowded and […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Piedras (FD528) 78 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland, 1 June 2022. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), report on the investigation of the foundering […]
Collision between the fishing vessel Kirkella (H7) and harbour tug Shovette resulting in pollution at King George Dock, Hull, England on 24 June 2022. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report […]
Sunday 12 May marked the inaugural National Fishing Remembrance Day, a new annual event dedicated to honouring those who lost their lives while working in the fishing industry. The day […]
Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment. Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will be supporting fishing crews to stay safe at work after […]
MAIB publishes Annual Report 2022 .The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2022. The Annual Report includes statistics for accidents involving UK ships worldwide, and […]
Planning and preparation vital to reduce man overboard fatalities. Race against time as crews have 11 minutes to recover victim 40% of all man overboard incidents end in tragedy Analysis […]
New podcast on maritime safety launches during Maritime Safety Week. To mark the start of Maritime Safety Week, The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce they are funding five episodes […]
Fishing vessel skippers take lead role in drive to improve the industry’s safety culture. Latest Home and Dry campaign from the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) targets the higher risk […]
Boat users reminded of the hazards of carbon monoxide. Many of us take steps in our homes to stay safe from carbon monoxide (CO) by installing CO alarms and having […]
Flooding and sinking of the survey workboat Bella, Lynmouth, England. Report on the investigation of flooding and sinking of the survey workboat Bella in the approaches to Lynmouth, England, on 6 […]
MAIB publishes annual report 2021. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2021. The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers […]
Flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of the flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D, 16 August 2020. Summary: […]
Fishing industry ramps up safety messages after worst year in a decade for fishing fatalities. Latest Home and Dry campaign from the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) turns the spotlight […]
Application and usability of ECDIS: MAIB and DMAIB Report. Report on the application and usability of ECDIS. An MAIB and DMAIB collaborative study on ECDIS use from the perspective of […]
New thinking on enclosed spaces management essential to saving lives says Ocean Technologies Group. A recently updated title launched by the Group will help seafarers manage enclosed spaces and their […]
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK. The inspections are being carried out as part of ongoing work […]
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