Marine Accident Investigation Branch

27/05/2026

MAIB Data Portal update 2020 data now available.

Data Portal: https://maps.dft.gov.uk/maib-data-portal/web-pages/index.html

21/05/2026

Do you stay separated from your running fishing gear? Are you adhering to your risk assessments?

Read our report and safety flyer on the man overboard from Wilaya, during which a deckhand tragically lost their life.

Report: https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/man-overboard-from-the-potting-vessel-wilaya-m36-with-the-loss-of-1-life

Safety flyer: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/do-you-stay-separated-from-your-running-fishing-gear

Help us to prevent man overboard accidents by sharing these important safety messages.

10/05/2026

Today is National Fishing Remembrance Day - a day to remember those in the UK fishing industry who have lost their lives, and to reflect on the importance of improving safety at sea.

We're marking this day by sharing news that the wreck of Nicola Faith has been donated to Cranfield University, where it will be used to train future accident investigators.

Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021 leading to the tragic loss of the three crew members. By using the vessel to recreate realistic investigation scenarios, we hope the vessel can help improve safety for fishers and play a part in preventing future tragedies.

Read the full story here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wreck-of-nicola-faith-donated-to-cranfield-university

07/05/2026

We're back for the Scottish Skipper Expo! Want to know more about what we do and how to keep yourself and your crew safe at sea? If you are at the Expo find us at Stand D17 at P&J Live Aberdeen today and tomorrow and join the conversation.

https://theskipper.ie/scottish-skipper-expo/
https://www.pandjlive.com/events/scottish-skipper-expo-2026/

07/05/2026

Is your watch alarm operational and able to alert crew if your watchkeeper becomes incapacitated?

Help us share the safety messages in our latest report and flyer – it could save lives.

Report: https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/grounding-and-subsequent-loss-of-the-fishing-vessel-crystal-stream-lh-147

Safety flyer: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/is-your-watch-alarm-operational

Also see the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s guidance note, Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch on Fishing Vessels, for maintaining a proper navigational watch at all times: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-313-keeping-a-safe-navigational-watch-on-fishing-vessels

06/05/2026

Could your vessel’s components cause catastrophic failure and subsequent fire?

Help us share the safety lessons learned from the Kommandor Susan accident by reposting our report:

Location: the Firth of Forth, Scotland.

01/05/2026

Are you prepared for a man overboard emergency?

* Maintain equipment: ensure crew know how to use safety equipment that is fit for purpose and can recover an unconscious person from the water.

* Carry out man overboard drills: regularly practise emergency drills so crew are fully prepared.

* What’s plan B? Consider alternative methods of recovery in advance.

Remember: separate from shooting gear at all times, manage risk and wear a PFD.

Read the vital lessons in our safety flyer for the double man overboard from Weston Bay: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/are-you-prepared-for-a-man-overboard-emergency

30/04/2026

We are hiring! We have a vacancy for an Investigations Support Officer in our Southampton-based office. Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026 via the Civil Service Jobs website.

We are seeking an Investigations Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office.

30/04/2026

Can you recover an unconscious person from the water? Does your system of shooting pots protect you from harm?

Read our report and safety flyer on the double man overboard from Weston Bay, during which one deckhand tragically lost their life.

Report: https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/double-man-overboard-from-the-fishing-vessel-weston-bay-gy123-with-the-loss-of-1-life

Safety flyer: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/are-you-prepared-for-a-man-overboard-emergency

Repost these vital safety messages to protect lives at sea and prevent man overboard accidents.

07/04/2026

We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a Health and Safety Lead in our Southampton-based office. Apply before 11:55pm on Sunday 19 April 2026 via the Civil Service Jobs website.

We are seeking a Health and Safety Lead to join our Southampton-based office.

02/04/2026

Today, we've published our report and safety flyer on the investigation of the foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024.

* Excessive vibrations can fracture pipes and lead to floods. Be prepared and isolate all seawater valves if in doubt of the flooding source.

* The skipper conducted inductions and drills for their crew – these save lives.

* Regularly check for progressive flooding into adjacent compartments and adjust your plan appropriately.

* Press the button - use preformatted digital selective calling to raise the alarm.

Foundering of a fishing vessel 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland.