Collection

MAIB safety information and flyers

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 15 January 2015
• Last updated: 15 June 2015, see all updates

Safety flyers are produced to provide specific safety messages regarding a marine accident investigation.

Fishing flyers

1. Safety lessons: underestimating the risks of flooding

   • 27 July 2017
   • Research and analysis

2. Safety lessons: dangers with incorrect use of deck equipment

   • 6 July 2017
   • Research and analysis

3. Safety lessons: maintaining electrical equipment on your fishing vessel

   • 14 June 2017
   • Research and analysis

4. Safety lessons: safe working practices on your fishing vessel

   • 4 May 2017
   • Research and analysis

5. Safety lessons: dangers of walking on fishing vessel tipping doors

   • 2 March 2017
   • Research and analysis

6. Safety lessons: minimising the risk of cold water shock

   • 8 December 2016
   • Research and analysis

7. Safety lessons: possible risks when mooring your fishing vessel

   • 17 November 2016
   • Research and analysis

8. Safety lessons: assessing the suitability of an unfamiliar berth

   • 16 November 2016
   • Research and analysis

9. Safety lessons: assessing man overboard risks on your vessel

   • 3 November 2016
   • Research and analysis

10. Safety lessons: raising the alarm if you go overboard from your fishing vessel

    • 3 November 2016
    • Research and analysis

11. Safety lessons: increasing survival chances if you enter the water

    • 3 November 2016
    • Research and analysis

12. Safety lessons: developing a strong safety culture on your fishing vessel

    • 6 October 2016
    • Research and analysis

13. Safety lessons: best practice if things go wrong on your fishing vessel

    • 27 July 2016
    • Research and analysis

14. Safety lessons: assessing the stability of small fishing vessels

    • 7 July 2016
    • Research and analysis

15. Safety lessons: planning your watchkeeping arrangements

    • 30 June 2016
    • Research and analysis

16. Safety lessons: dangers of unfenced openings on your fishing vessel

    • 22 June 2016
    • Research and analysis

17. Safety lessons: what to do if your fishing vessel catches fire

    • 14 April 2016
    • Research and analysis

18. Safety lessons: dangers of recovering lost fishing gear

    • 9 March 2016
    • Research and analysis

19. Safety lessons: keeping a safe navigational watch on your fishing vessel

    • 9 March 2016
    • Research and analysis

20. Safety lessons: stability of your modified under 15m fishing vessel

    • 10 December 2015
    • Research and analysis

21. Safety lessons: precautionary measures during shooting net operations

    • 2 December 2015
    • Research and analysis

22. Safety lessons: capsize and sinking of twin rig stern trawler

    • 18 November 2015
    • Research and analysis

23. Safety lessons: accident leading to a fatality

    • 15 June 2015
    • Research and analysis

24. Safety lessons: transmitting a "Mayday"

    • 10 January 2014
    • Research and analysis

25. Safety lessons: stowage and securing of liferaft

    • 2 May 2013
    • Research and analysis

26. Safety lessons: use of petrol or diesel-driven portable pumps

    • 14 June 2012
    • Research and analysis

27. Safety lessons: operating gear on single-handed fishing vessels

    • 17 November 2011
    • Research and analysis

28. Safety lessons: watchkeeper fatigue/abandoning a vessel

    • 6 October 2010
    • Research and analysis

29. Safety lessons: keeping a lookout and use of lifesaving equipment

    • 16 September 2010
    • Research and analysis

30. Safety lessons: avoiding collisions at sea

    • 5 August 2010
    • Research and analysis

31. Safety lessons: persons overboard after contact with fishing gear

    • 19 May 2010
    • Research and analysis

32. Safety lessons: stability of fishing vessels

    • 15 April 2010
    • Research and analysis

33. Safety lessons: person overboard when emptying a dredge bag

    • 8 September 2009
    • Research and analysis

34. Safety lessons: bridge watchkeeping and fatigue

    • 16 April 2009
    • Research and analysis

35. Safety lessons: safe working practices and emergency procedures

    • 12 August 2008
    • Research and analysis

36. Safety lessons: Water ingress and stability

    • 15 November 2007
    • Research and analysis

37. Safety lessons: catastrophic loss of vessel in poor weather

    • 4 September 2007
    • Research and analysis

38. Safety lessons: fitting equipment and maintenance routines

    • 31 January 2007
    • Research and analysis

39. Safety lessons: electrical and emergency engine/fuel systems

    • 26 July 2006
    • Research and analysis

40. Safety lessons: no stand-on situation in fog

    • 14 June 2006
    • Research and analysis

41. Safety lessons: carbon monoxide poisoning

    • 11 April 2006
    • Research and analysis

42. Safety lessons: fatigue and watch alarms

    • 31 January 2006
    • Research and analysis

43. Safety lessons: unattended wheelhouse and poor communication

    • 25 October 2005
    • Research and analysis

44. Safety lessons: modifications can affect the stability of your fishing vessel

    • 23 May 2005
    • Research and analysis

45. Safety lessons: conflicting priorities with watchkeeping

    • 1 April 2005
    • Research and analysis

46. Safety lessons: misuse of equipment

    • 1 January 2005
    • Research and analysis

47. Safety lessons: fishing vessels under 15 metres

    • 1 July 2004
    • Research and analysis

48. Safety lessons: fishing vessel safety

    • 13 July 2003
    • Research and analysis

49. Safety lessons: beam trawling

    • 1 July 2003
    • Research and analysis

Shipping flyers

1. Safety lessons: Assessing adequate stability before departure

   • 17 March 2016
   • Research and analysis

2. Safety lessons: fire risks associated with uninsulated exhausts

   • 11 February 2015
   • Research and analysis

3. Safety lessons: handling of fumigants

   • 3 October 2013
   • Research and analysis

4. Safety lessons: mooring procedures

   • 17 July 2013
   • Research and analysis

5. Safety lessons: poor loading and overloading of cargo

   • 12 June 2013
   • Research and analysis

6. Safety lessons: abandoning a ship

   • 12 June 2013
   • Research and analysis

7. Safety lessons: anchoring in heavy weather

   • 20 December 2012
   • Research and analysis

8. Safety lessons: combined push/pull towage configuration

   • 23 May 2012
   • Research and analysis

9. Safety lessons: harmonic filters and protection equipment

   • 22 December 2011
   • Research and analysis

10. Safety lessons: vehicle deck fire and the emergency response

    • 16 November 2011
    • Research and analysis

11. Safety lessons: radiation hazards

    • 5 May 2011
    • Research and analysis

12. Safety lessons: davit safety devices

    • 7 February 2011
    • Research and analysis

13. Safety lessons: unintended engine movement in port

    • 21 December 2010
    • Research and analysis

14. Safety issues: failure of non-cargo handling lifting appliances

    • 25 November 2010
    • Research and analysis

15. Safety lessons: parting of howser and the 'snap back' zone

    • 18 November 2010
    • Research and analysis

16. Safety lessons: fall while exiting a cargo tank

    • 19 August 2010
    • Research and analysis

17. Safety lessons: modification work on diving bell recovery system

    • 1 January 2010
    • Research and analysis

18. Safety lessons: oxygen depleted or contaminated atmospheres

    • 26 November 2009
    • Research and analysis

19. Safety lessons: shift of an articulated road tanker

    • 1 October 2009
    • Research and analysis

20. Safety lessons: stability of vessel and security of cargo

    • 3 September 2009
    • Research and analysis

21. Safety lessons: power operated watertight doors

    • 7 July 2009
    • Research and analysis

22. Safety lessons: watchkeeping complacency

    • 14 May 2009
    • Research and analysis

23. Safety lessons: unsafe anchoring in heavy weather

    • 29 January 2009
    • Research and analysis

24. Safety lessons: diving operations

    • 21 January 2009
    • Research and analysis

25. Safety lessons: grounding on charted wreck

    • 14 January 2009
    • Research and analysis

26. Safety lessons: information sharing between master and pilot

    • 17 October 2008
    • Research and analysis

27. Safety lessons: reliance on pilots/mooring operation

    • 26 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

28. Safety lessons: entering a dangerous/enclosed/confined space

    • 9 July 2008
    • Research and analysis

29. Safety lessons: pilotage exemption certificate and ship handling

    • 30 May 2008
    • Research and analysis

30. Safety lessons: mooring operations

    • 31 March 2008
    • Research and analysis

31. Safety lessons: asphyxiation hazards

    • 18 January 2008
    • Research and analysis

32. Safety lessons: transporting fumigated cargo

    • 10 January 2008
    • Research and analysis

33. Safety lessons: recovery of passenger tender

    • 4 June 2007
    • Research and analysis

34. Safety lessons: engine room fire/CO2 system

    • 19 April 2007
    • Research and analysis

35. Safety lessons: ship watchkeeping and yachts

    • 12 April 2007
    • Research and analysis

36. Safety lessons: boiler chemical cleaning procedures

    • 27 March 2007
    • Research and analysis

37. Safety issues: manning and inter-departmental flexibility

    • 18 October 2006
    • Research and analysis

38. Safety lessons: effectiveness of safety management systems

    • 1 September 2006
    • Research and analysis

39. Safety lessons: team working and onboard auditing

    • 17 August 2006
    • Research and analysis

40. Safety lessons: training and supervision

    • 7 March 2006
    • Research and analysis

41. Safety lessons: grounding under pilotage

    • 30 November 2006
    • Research and analysis

Sailing vessels (recreational/charter) flyers

1. Safety lessons: maintaining a proper lookout

   • 20 May 2015
   • Research and analysis

2. Safety lessons: transmitting a "Mayday"

   • 10 January 2014
   • Research and analysis

3. Safety lessons: sail training safety management

   • 11 September 2009
   • Research and analysis

4. Safety lessons: management of charter yacht

   • 18 February 2008
   • Research and analysis

5. Safety lessons: keel detachment

   • 14 August 2007
   • Research and analysis

6. Safety lessons: ship watchkeeping and yachts

   • 12 April 2007
   • Research and analysis

Powered small craft (recreational/charter) flyers

1. Safety lessons: passenger safety on RIB tours

   • 18 May 2017
   • Research and analysis

2. Safety lessons: maintaining a proper lookout

   • 20 May 2015
   • Research and analysis

3. Safety lessons: transmitting a "Mayday"

   • 10 January 2014
   • Research and analysis

4. Safety lessons: shock impact injuries

   • 6 May 2010
   • Research and analysis

5. Safety lessons: sea conditions and lifejackets

   • 30 June 2008
   • Research and analysis

6. Safety lessons: narrow boat propellers

   • 1 September 2006
   • Research and analysis

Document information

Published: 15 January 2015

Updated: 15 June 2015

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1. 15 June 2015 New Safety Flyer to the Fishing Industry published today
2. 15 January 2015 First published.

From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch