Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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LimbItless report published
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Fatal person overboard from a keelboat off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.
HMC Vigilant preliminary assessment closure
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MAIB statement on preliminary assessment closure.
Calypso 2 report published
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Fatal accident and subsequent loss of a small commercial vessel near West End, Anguilla.
Fatal collision between a container ship and an oil/chemical tanker 14 nautical miles north-east of the Humber Estuary, England.
We are seeking a principal inspector of marine accidents. This Southampton-based role is a great opportunity for an experienced marine industry professional.
MAIB safety digest 1/2025 published
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Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
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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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