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The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters. MAIB works with the Department for Transport .
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.
Learn lessons from a selection of accidents involving merchant ships, fishing boats and recreational craft.
Find reports of MAIB investigations into marine accidents and incidents
This is a list of the annual reports published by MAIB.
MAIB publishes a range of short leaflets, which provide useful information on its role and activities.
Safety flyers are produced to provide specific safety messages regarding a marine accident investigation.
This series brings together reviews and detailed safety studies published to highlight specific maritime safety concerns.
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
This leaflet explains the work of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Anyone in charge of a ship must monitor traffic at sea and report any accidents or incidents
This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2021.
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