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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK ships worldwide, and other ships in UK territorial waters.
MAIB Investigation Report
Wellservicer Published 20 January 2010
Key issues:
- Ship's rigger fatally injured while working on a modification to the vessel's diving bell recovery system
- Numerous safety management tools failed to recognise that the work was being conducted under a suspended load
- Following a thorough investigation, the operating company has implemented comprehensive actions to prevent a recurrence of such an accident. Consequently, no further recommendations are made as a result of MAIB's investigation
- MAIB flyer to the offshore support industry produced as a result of this accident
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MAIB Investigation Report
TS Royalist Published 11 December 2009
Key issues:
- Vessel grounded with 23 sea cadets on board
- Deficient cockpit manning and navigational practices
- MAIB flyer to the Sail Training Industry produced as a result of this accident
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This section contains a list of the investigations currently underway in the branch:
Current investigations
Current investigations
For detailed MAIB reports including downloadable and printable documents go to:
MAIB Publications
MAIB Safety Digests
MAIB Publications
MAIB Safety Digests
Investigation Reports by Vessel Category
Investigation Reports by Incident
Any requests for information received by MAIB are answered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
By law accidents, including major injuries, must be reported to the MAIB by the quickest possible means. This is so they can be investigated immediately before vital evidence decays, is removed or is lost.
For further information go to the:
Report an accident section
For further information go to the:
Report an accident section
