Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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Capsize and sinking of a whelk potter in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with the loss of three lives
Joanna C report and safety flyer published
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Capsize and sinking of a scallop dredger off Newhaven, England, with the loss of two lives.
Fatal person overboard from a single-handed creel fishing vessel, east of Torness Point, near Dunbar, Scotland.
MAIB Annual Report 2021 published
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This report provides information on the branch’s activities during 2021.
Diamond Emblem 1 report published
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Fatal person overboard from a motor cruiser at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station, River Bure, England.
Wight Sky engine failures report published
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Catastrophic engine failure on a ro-ro passenger ferry at the entrance to Lymington River, England followed by, a few months later, a second failure at Lymington Pier.
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