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Preliminary assessment: Galwad-Y-Mor
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Our initial assessment after the explosion resulting in damage and abandonment of the potting fishing vessel Galwad-Y-Mor off Cromer, Norfolk on 15 December 2020.
Vacancies for Inspectors of Marine Accidents (Engineering or Nautical) at MAIB, Southampton
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We have two exciting opportunities to join our team of Accident Investigators.
Fatal accident involving the capsize and full inversion of a self-righting keelboat on Windermere, Cumbria.
Sunbeam report and safety flyer published
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Fatal accident in an enclosed space on board the fishing vessel Sunbeam in Fraserburgh, Scotland.
Karina C report published
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Fatal accident during cargo operations on Karina C while in Seville, Spain.
Chief Inspector issues Notification of Direction to Prohibit Access to the wreck of Joanna C
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Marine Accident Investigation Branch
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1GH
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+44 (0)23 8039 5500
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