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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 .
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
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.
MAIB publishes a range of short leaflets, which provide useful information on its role and activities.
Report a marine accident by calling the MAIB reporting line on +44 (0)23 8023 2527 and then completing the accident report form.
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.
Memoranda of understanding agreed between the MAIB and other organisations.
Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
This is a list of the annual reports published by MAIB.
Marine accidents and incidents under investigation by MAIB, giving name of vessel, date, description and status of investigation.
Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Memorandum of Understanding between the MAIB and the Red Ensign Group Category 1 registries of Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Gibraltar.
This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2022.
Location: Gulf of Oman.
This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2021.
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