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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 […]
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2020. The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers worldwide, and to foreign flag […]
Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed The wreck of sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27 January, has been raised […]
Nicola Faith to be raised: MAIB Investigation Update. Since locating and identifying Nicola Faith in April, 1.9 nautical miles off Rhos Point, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has gathered […]
New man overboard prevention campaign launched as data shows 85% of fatalities in the fishing industry involve people ending up in the water. A new campaign on man overboard prevention […]
Missing fishing vessel Nicola Faith identified – MAIB report. The wreck discovered by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) off Colwyn Bay last week is confirmed as being that of […]
Sunken vessel of significant interest located in the Colwyn Bay area, reports an MAIB investigation update, with a notice of direction to prohibit access being issued. A sunken vessel deemed […]
Rhodri Morgan joins search for Nicola Faith – MAIB investigation update. A spokesperson for the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said: “We are delighted that the Welsh Government Fisheries Patrol […]
Life raft for missing fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered. The life raft for fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27th January, has […]
Fishing crews urged to turn the tide on industry’s safety record. New safety campaign launches as latest figures show fishing fatality rate still one of the highest in the UK […]
MAIB Annual Report 2019 published. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published the first part of its 2019 Annual Report. The report summarises activity during 2019, details new recommendations […]
Fatal man overboard from the creel boat Sea Mist. At approximately 1225 on 27 March 2019, the skipper/owner of the single-handed creel boat Sea Mist (BF918) became entangled in the […]
MAIB Report 2018. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK vessels worldwide, and other vessels in UK territorial […]
Irish fishermen reminded to call the Coastguard following tragic death. Stickers with instructions for calling the coastguard are being given out to all fishing vessel owners. A campaign to raise […]
South West promoting fishermen’s safety. In Maritime Safety week Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, is proud to recognise and support the excellent work being […]
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Nancy Glen. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into the sinking of the Clyde trawler, Nancy Glen, concluding that modifications […]
MAIB Report Fishing Vessel Solstice – Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report on the capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Solstice resulting in one fatality, south of Plymouth, 26 September 2017. […]
Marine Accident Investigation Branch, MAIB report on dragging anchor by Celtic Spirit, and the general cargo vessel’s subsequent collisions with Atlantic Explorer and Celtic Warrior, River Humber, England on 1 […]
Marine Accident Investigation Branch, MAIB report on CMA CGM Centaurus. At 1137 on 4 May 2017, the UK registered container ship CMA CGM Centaurus made heavy contact with the quay […]
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