MAIB
Toby Wallace crew were insufficiently prepared for Atlantic crossing
21-year-old rower Mike Johnson lost his life when he went overboard from the Toby Wallace. A report by the MAIB has found safety standards and crew preparation were insufficient to deal with the risks faced
Investigation after work boat sinks at Tower Pier
The crew of the work boat, Alison, were rescued after the vessel sank off Tower Pier on the River Thames as a result of a collision with a passenger vessel.
Sinking of French trawler Saint Christophe 1 blamed on “language barriers”
Investigators have concluded that the Saint Christophe 1 sank in Dartmouth Harbour due to "significant language barriers" between the French skipper and the harbour staff.
Lifejacket call by coroner at inquest into deaths of Harvester crew
The coroner at the inquest into the deaths of Harvester crew, Gareth Willington and his son, Daniel, is calling for the wearing of lifejackets to be mandatory.
MAIB: Make it compulsory for commercial fishermen to wear lifejackets
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is calling for legislation to make it compulsory for fishermen to wear lifejackets on commercial vessels after four men lose their lives.
Skipper of dredger, Diamond, jailed after death of crewman
The clam dredger, Diamond, sank after hitting a rock in West Burra Firth in the Shetland Islands in March 2014. Crewman, John Leonard Scollay died.
Crew of the Karen were put “at risk” by the actions of Royal Navy submarine crew
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has revealed that the lives of the crew of the Karen were put "at risk" because a Royal Navy submarine command team misidentified the trawler.
Safety failings on trawler Aquarius led to fisherman’s death
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has found that "unnecessarily hazardous working practices" and "multiple safety related deficiencies" on the Aquarius led to the fisherman's death.
MV Hebrides ferry crashes into pontoons and runs aground
An investigation is underway after the MV Hebrides ran aground after hitting pontoons at Lochmaddy Marina at North Uist, Scotland.
Death of Arco Avon engineer highlights safety lapse
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch reveals a lapse of safe systems of work on board the Arco Avon led to the death of an engineer.
Critical report into the sinking of the Majestic off Shetland
The engine room of the fishing boat, Majestic, had been flooded for an hour before the crew noticed, according to findings by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Fatal capsize of scallop dredger happened “without warning”
Nearly one year since the sinking of the scallop dredger, JMT, an official investigation has identified a series of safety failings which led to two deaths.
St Apollo grounding due to “navigational error or equipment malfunction”
The 17 metre scallop dredger, St Apollo grounded and partially sank after it "suddenly turned unexpectedly" while on passage to fishing grounds.
Skipper “complacent” about dangers on the Enterprise
An investigation has found the crew and the firm which owned the Enterprise were all "complacent" about the dangers of working on board.
Hamburg grounding due to “poor navigational practices”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has found that "poor bridge team management and navigational practices" contributed to the grounding of the Hamburg.
Investigation launched after man goes overboard
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is now investigating the circumstances that led to a commercial fishermen going overboard in the English Channel.
MAIB: Death of skipper of the Carol Anne was avoidable
Jamie Kerr, 25, died on the Carol Anne when the crane fitted to the workboat collapsed. The MAIB has now released its report into the incident.
MAIB: Deaths of eight crew on Cemfjord “could have been avoided”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has made a series of safety recommendations following the capsizing and sinking of the Cemfjord off Scotland.
Man dies after fishing boat capsizes in Kent
The man was rescued from the water by the Kent emergency services but later died in hospital. The teenager who was with him survived.
Lake District: Boat Safety Scheme not ‘comprehensive’
The National Park has decided against the MAIB's recommendation to implement the boat safety scheme.