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Laura Jane report and flyer published
Capsize of a singled-handed fishing vessel off Plymouth Sound, England with the loss of 1 life.
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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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What Marine Accident Investigation Branch does
The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.
MAIB works with the Department for Transport.
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- MOU between the AIBs and the NPCC
- Memorandum of Understanding between the AIBs and the Chief Coroner
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- Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
- Capsize of fishing vessel Laura Jane with loss of 1 life
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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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020 7944 4292
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+44 (0)23 8023 2527
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