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Composite image showing Eddystone, Red Eagle and release of dense cloud in CO2 room

12 September 2018 — News story

Eddystone and Red Eagle report published

Two incidents of unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on roll on, roll off vessels while at sea.

Illustris

9 August 2018 — News story

Illustris report and flyer published

Fatal man overboard from a stern trawler while berthed at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields.

Composite image showing yacht, capsize event and keel

1 August 2018 — News story

Safety Bulletin 3/2018 published

Urgent safety lesson issued after keel failure led to the yacht Tyger of London capsizing off Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Priscilla - Image courtesy of the RNLI

20 July 2018 — News story

New MAIB Safety Investigation

Update on the progress of the Priscilla investigation

Damage to main engine

19 July 2018 — News story

Wight Sky report published

Catastrophic engine failure resulting in a fire and injuries on board ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky

Varuna moored at Poll Creadha

4 July 2018 — News story

Varuna report and flyer published

Fatal man overboard from a single-handed fishing vessel off the north-west coast of Scotland.

Latest from Marine Accident Investigation Branch

  1. Unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on ro-ro vessels Eddystone and Red Eagle
    • MAIB report
  2. Eddystone and Red Eagle report published
    • News story
  3. Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
    • Corporate report

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The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters.

Captain Andrew Moll is interim Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents following the retirement of Captain Steve Clinch MNM earlier this year. A permanent appointment will be announced in due course.

MAIB works with the Department for Transport.

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    • MAIB report
  2. Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
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Marine Accident Investigation Branch

First Floor, Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1GH
United Kingdom

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maib@dft.gov.uk

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+44 (0)23 8039 5500

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