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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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Wednesday, 27 May 2026
We have updated our Data Portal to include investigation data from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. ...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life....
Friday, 15 May 2026
The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026....
Friday, 08 May 2026
MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators....
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland....
Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board a site investigation vessel in the Firth of Forth, Scotland....
Thursday, 30 April 2026
We are seeking an Investigations Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office....
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Double man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England, with the loss of 1 life....
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....