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Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
If you intend to rely on exemption(s) you must make sure that you meet the…
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
This guidance sets out the role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and includes the type of accidents investigated and how we go about this.
Drawing attention to 2 incidents of ingress of water through spurling pipes and how these can be prevented.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
Regulations require periodic testing of the complete emergency electrical system including any automatic starting arrangements .
This note highlights the importance of full awareness of the submarine pipelines and cables on the seabed, prior and during anchoring operations, and during fishing activities.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
About the AICC
This leaflet provides information for people who have been requested by MAIB to attend an interview following a marine accident.
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Leaflet about the MAIB investigation for family members or friends following death of a loved one as result of a marine accident.
This leaflet explains the work of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of regulations to improve marine safety by determining the circumstances and causes of marine casualties and promoting action to prevent reoccurrence.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2021.
Record of prosecutions resulting from breaches of maritime legislation: court hearings from January 2018.
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