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Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Rob Loder, writes Beyond the binder: making safety management systems work at sea.
Announcing the laying before Parliament of the final proposed text of the amended national policy statement for ports.
New instrument paves the way to strengthening regulatory confidence for UK industry.
The 2026 conference launches in Bermuda with focus on strategic planning and maritime matters
Serious injury to a crew member on board a scallop dredger 29 nautical miles south-south-east of Beachy Head, England.
Fall overboard from a crab potting vessel in the German Bight, North Sea, with the loss of 1 life.
We are seeking a Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents to join our Southampton-based office.
The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency plays leading role in delivering regulatory confidence for industry.
We have updated our Data Portal to include investigation data from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
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.
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