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Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
1. Current investigations Vessel’s name (IMO/PLN) Accident/incident type…
Two fatalities following the loss of control of a powerboat near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.
1. Summary Loss of control of the powerboat Awesome near Little Thatch…
Location: near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
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Location: about 12 nautical miles north-west of Thyborøn, Denmark.
Fatal fall overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of informal routines for net shooting operations and the use of unsuitable lifesaving equipment.
Location: approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland.
Warning to owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III resulting in loss of life.
This bulletin urges owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers to inspect their vessel’s quick-release arrangements and to make any necessary changes to the equipment or its operation to ensure the safety of crew work…
Location: Gravesend Town Pier, England.
Location: approximately 6 nautical miles south-east of Lizard Point, Cornwall, England.
Location: Southampton Water, England.
Loss of life when a high-speed passenger craft made heavy contact with a navigation buoy in Southampton Water, England.
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Loss of life when a fire-extinguishing system inadvertently activated on board a beam trawler in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, England.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the dynamic nature of enclosed spaces and the hazards of exposure to fixed firefighting system media.
Location: Alongside North Pier at Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, England.
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