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Fatal accident to a crew member on board a passenger vessel while on passage from Southampton, England, to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2025.
Foundering of a fishing vessel approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, with the loss of 13 lives.
We are seeking an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Naval Architect) to join our Southampton-based office.
We are seeking an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Engineering/Nautical) to join our Southampton-based office.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.
The 2026 recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal represent the very best of the UK's maritime sector, demonstrating exceptional service, dedication and leadership.
MAIB statement on preliminary assessment.
Man overboard from a lone-operated creel fishing vessel south-east of Montrose, Scotland, resulting in one presumed fatality.
Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Rubha Rodha, Lochinver, Scotland.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency works with industry to support next generation of mariners.
Man overboard from a bulk carrier 3.5 nautical miles east-south-east of Rönnskär, Sweden, with the loss of 1 life.
Central role of UK Maritime Innovation Hub set out during first three months of operation.
Plans to move to the expenses-only volunteer model in September 2026 will not go ahead: current arrangements for the Coastguard Rescue Service will remain in place.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Government is dedicated to providing vital maritime search and rescue responsibilities and will continue to seek opportunities to learn and improve.
Allision of a rigid inflatable boat with a navigation beacon in Portsmouth Harbour, England resulting in two fatalities.
The operation involves constructing an underwater platform to allow specialist maritime engineers to safely cut the 3 masts of the shipwreck.
Government is working with the EU to ensure travel across the border is as seamless as possible in summer and through autumn.
Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Rob Loder, writes Beyond the binder: making safety management systems work at sea.
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