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MAIB safety digest 1/2019 published
A collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
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Red Falcon and Phoenix report published
Collision between a ro-ro passenger ferry and a motor cruiser in the Thorn Channel, Southampton.
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Safety Bulletin 1/2019 published
Urgent bulletin on remaining in vehicle cabs while ferries are at sea, issued after a shift and toppling of freight vehicles during heavy weather.
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Pride of Kent report published
Contact and grounding of a ro-ro passenger ferry while departing the Port of Calais, France.
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Throw bag rescue line report published
Failure of a throw bag rescue line during a boat capsize drill in Widnes, England.
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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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01932 440015
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