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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is responsible for investigating marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and other vessels in UK waters. Its purpose is to improve safety at sea by determining causes and making recommendations to prevent future incidents.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Tuesday, 07 April 2026
We are seeking a Health and Safety Lead to join our Southampton-based office....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Foundering of a fishing vessel 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland....
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline at Purfleet, England....
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
We are seeking a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents to join our Southampton-based office....
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by a passenger vessel while crossing the Bay of Biscay, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality....
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Loder as chief inspector....
Thursday, 26 February 2026
We are seeking an Investigations Data & Support Manager to join our Southampton-based office....
Thursday, 26 February 2026
We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office....
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Published at the request of industry to promote the safety issues identified during the MAIB’s investigation to those involved in ship assist towage o...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Collision between a bulk carrier and a general cargo ship in the German Bight traffic separation scheme, resulting in the loss of five lives....
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Collision between a crude oil tanker and a stern trawler in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland....
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Flooding and foundering of a stern trawler approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. ...
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Fall from a pilot ladder while attempting to board a cargo vessel in the approaches to the Humber Estuary, England, with loss of 1 life. ...
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
The MAIB Data Portal update, with additional data from 2025....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) 16 nautical miles south of Newhaven, England....
Friday, 19 December 2025
MAIB has begun an investigation into the loss of cargo from Baltic Klipper in the Solent....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Capsize and foundering of a prawn trawler in the North Sea approximately 133 nautical miles south-east of Peterhead, Scotland....
Monday, 15 December 2025
We are seeking a Publications Manager to join our Southampton-based office....
Friday, 05 December 2025
We are seeking a Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. This Southampton-based role is a rare opportunity to influence marine safety in the UK....
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Download and use the latest version of the form for future submissions....
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Fatal injury to a recreational diver following contact with a motor vessel operating as a recreational dive support vessel....
Thursday, 02 October 2025
Grounding and subsequent loss of the dive support vessel in Saint Peter’s Pool, Orkney Islands, Scotland....
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Collision between a tender and a RIB in the port of Göcek, Turkey, resulting in 1 fatality....
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster while departing Hull, England....
Monday, 15 September 2025
We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent contract in our Southampton-based office. ...
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland, with the loss of 1 life....
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
The MAIB Data Portal update, with additional data from 2021....
Thursday, 21 August 2025
Serious injury to a passenger on the sea safari rigid inflatable boat Lundy Explorer at Ilfracombe, England....
Monday, 04 August 2025
MAIB statement on investigation closure....
Thursday, 17 July 2025
This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2024....
Department of Health and Social Care Letter to BMA Resident Doctors Committee
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 12 April 2026
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Department of Health and Social Care NHS experts deployed to tackle corridor care
Ministry of Defence Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
Environment Agency United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths