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Kommandor Susan report published

Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board a site investigation vessel in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.

Image of Kommandor Susan courtesy of fabianv (ShipSpotting.com).

Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025.

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Published 6 May 2026