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UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch news feed. Not interactive or regularly monitored. Refer to website for accident reporting and enquiries.
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We are hiring! We have a vacancy for an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Engineer) in our Southampton-based office. Please apply before 11:55pm on Sunday, 10 August via the Civil Service Jobs website.
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We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a Finance Manager in our Southampton-based office. Please apply before 11:55pm on Sunday, 3 August via the Civil Service Jobs website.
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Today, we've published our annual report on the branch's work during 2024, which includes detail about accidents reported, investigations started, publications issued, recommendations and marine accident statistics.
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This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2024.
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Chances of survival can be minimal when entering the water, even when escape from the fishing gear is possible.
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Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland, with loss of 1 life.
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Ensure the working deck separates crew from the fishing gear, and that the shooting arrangement allows fouled gear to be shot without crew needing to sort it out.
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Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland, with loss of 1 life.
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Lone fishing is a high-risk operation. Seek out the relevant guidance.
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Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland, with loss of 1 life.
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Fishing vessel skipper caught in fishing gear, resulting in the skipper’s death.
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Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland, with loss of 1 life.
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Today, we've published our report and safety flyer on the investigation of the fatal man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland on 13 December 2023.
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Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland, with loss of 1 life.
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Did you know MAIB’s Data Portal contains valuable insights from thousands of maritime incidents in all sectors? This #MaritimeSafetyDay learn from past events to prevent future accidents by taking a closer look at our open access data #MaritimeSafety
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Learning from others can save lives at sea. This Maritime Safety Day, take a data-driven approach to safety by exploring our ready-made interactive powerBI dashboards and apply the insights to your operations #MaritimeSafetyDay #MAIBDataPortal.
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Man overboard recovery is exceptionally challenging and becomes even harder if the casualty is unconscious or unresponsive. Think carefully about how you would recover a crew member. Watch this new video by @Seafarers_KGFS and make your plan.
New FISH SAFE film out now! 🎣📽️. MOB Recovery follows Tom Lambourne aboard MY LASS in Newlyn as he tests man overboard recovery gear in real conditions, showing why the right kit matters. Funded by @Seafarers_KGFS & supported by @NFFO_UK. Watch it now 👇.
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Always have a passage plan.
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland.
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Chronic fatigue leads to vessel grounding.
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland.
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Fishing vessel grounded after skipper fell asleep on watch.
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland.
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Today, we've published our report and safety flyer on the investigation of the grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain (UL 45) on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland on 16 November 2023.
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain on Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland.
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Talk to the supplier or manufacturer to understand the limitations of any purchased chain in the marine environment. Tell them where you intend to use the chain and seek their advice.
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Fatal accident on board a beam trawler 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England, with the loss of 1 life.
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Use suitable back up stropping or load support while working under a suspended load. Read and apply the appropriate risk assessment to the job in hand to ensure the safety of all on board.
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Fatal accident on board a beam trawler 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England, with the loss of 1 life.
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Today, we've published our report and safety flyer on the investigation of the fatal accident to a deckhand on board the beam trawler Cornishman (PZ 512) 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England on 6 February 2021.
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Fatal accident on board a beam trawler 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England, with the loss of 1 life.
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We’ve published our interim report on the investigation into the foundering of yacht Bayesian, with the loss of seven lives, 0.5 nautical miles south-east of Porticello, Italy on 19 August 2024.
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Ensure crew know how to use special equipment such a slings, ladders, or nets to recover a person back on board.
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Fatal person overboard from a keelboat off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.
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