All MAIB articles
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NewsBlackout leaves survey vessel drifting with no anchor
Catastrophic engine failure on a survey vessel left it drifting helplessly after a complete electrical blackout rendered its anchors unusable, a UK marine accident investigation has found.
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NewsFatal RIB crash exposes law gap between leisure and commercial marine
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has renewed its long-standing call for statutory alcohol limits in recreational boating after finding alcohol was a factor in a fatal RIB accident.
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NewsTug wheelhouse glass smashes in 2 similar incidents
A Svitzer tug’s wheelhouse windows have been smashed in the second incident of its nature in five years, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has reported.
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NewsMAIB: How substandard engine parts triggered catastrophic failure
A routine sea trial in the Firth of Forth turned into a drifting emergency and engine room fire when a single weak component buried deep inside a diesel generator failed without warning. According to a Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report.
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NewsMAIB chief: Sea safety among tides of change
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector, replacing Andrew Moll OBE, who retired earlier this month after 21 years’ service. We spoke to Mr Loder about today’s challenges at sea, and what the MAIB is doing to try and keep seafarers safer.
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NewsPilot died after heart attack and rescue equipment failure
A marine pilot died after suffering a heart attack, falling from a pilot ladder and being partially submerged in freezing water for more than 40 minutes due to equipment failure, an investigation has found.
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NewsAI ‘digital lookouts’ aim to cut human error behind ship collisions
With more than 70% of major maritime accidents linked to human fatigue and missed lookouts, new AI-powered watchkeeping systems are helping crew stay alert and prevent collisions.
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NewsFatigue, collisions and understaffed crews – MAIB report
Crew fatigue, poor watchkeeping and underused navigational tech are contributing to serious – and avoidable – accidents at sea, a recent UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report warns.
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NewsMAIB issues warning after tug almost capsizes
The near capsize of a small tug has prompted the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to issue warnings about safe speed and using a towline gob rope in its latest safety round-up.
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NewsBoth vessels ‘stable’ after North Sea collision
‘Small pockets of fire’ were still burning on the Solong cargo ship last night, as both it and Stena Immaculate were being stabilised off the northeast England coast.
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NewsMAIB report reveals safety concerns in Greenock tug sinking
The report raised critical marine safety issues, particularly regarding the limited training of marine pilots
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NewsOfficer’s leg amputated after crane accident: Report
The second officer onboard a survey and research vessel was seriously injured during a crane manoeuvre, ultimately leading to his leg having to be amputated, the MAIB has said in a report.
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NewsString of errors causes ferry grounding - report
More than 40 passengers and crew were injured when a master fell asleep at the helm of a ro-ro passenger ferry, investigators have found.
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NewsFlawed navigation led to grounding - report
An MAIB report has found insufficient navigation techniques and unqualified driver led to the grounding of a swim support vessel off the Isle of Wight.
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NewsEngine control issue leads to collision
7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were spilled when a moored fishing vessel collided with an unmanned tug, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported.
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News41 injured in grounding when master fell asleep: report
A ferry grounded causing 41 injuries after a master fell asleep at the helm, an MAIB report has found.
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NewsSurvey vessel sinking report
The MAIB has published a report into the flooding and sinking of a survey workboat in British waters
