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Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life.
Green light boosts safety and technical skills for UK’s growing electric fleet.
New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector.
The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026.
The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety.
MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators.
FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH (FB Imray) has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCA
Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland.
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board a site investigation vessel in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
We are seeking an Investigations Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office.
Double man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England, with the loss of 1 life.
Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform.
Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration at UK Flag Forum 2026.
Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy
HM Coastguard has opened two new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter bases to support the emergency service’s search and rescue response over the summer months.
We are seeking a Health and Safety Lead to join our Southampton-based office.
Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative to bring on next generation of skilled mariners.
Foundering of a fishing vessel 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland.
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Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline at Purfleet, England.
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