Fatigue, collisions and understaffed crews – MAIB report

A rested seafarer is a happy and more importantly safer seafarer (Peter Barker)

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.

Its 2024 annual report offers a sobering picture of safety risks across the UK maritime sector, while also pulling back the curtain on MAIB’s own operational strains.

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