Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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Wreck of Nicola Faith donated to Cranfield University
MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators.
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Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published
Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland.
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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.
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Vacancy for an Investigations Support Officer
We are seeking an Investigations Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office.
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Weston Bay report and safety flyer published
Double man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England, with the loss of 1 life.
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Amendments to the MAIB regulations
We are seeking views on the draft UK Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012.
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The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
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Marine Accident Investigation Branch
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1GH
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)23 8039 5500
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01932 440015
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0300 7777878
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+44 (0)23 8023 2527
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