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Transport Safety Investigations
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
Air, marine, and rail accident investigation reports from the UK's independent statutory investigation bodies. Reports identify causal factors and make safety recommendations to operators, regulators, and government.
About these bodies
| Body | Remit | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| AAIB Air | Air Accidents Investigation Branch — independent civil aviation accident investigations | 11,352 |
| MAIB Marine | Marine Accident Investigation Branch — shipping and vessel accident investigations | 1,103 |
| RAIB Rail | Rail Accident Investigation Branch — railway accident and incident investigations | 602 |
Common topics (last 2 years)
Reports
13 Feb 2020
MAIB
Collision between bulk carrier Gülnak and moored bulk carrier Cape Mathilde
Location: Teesport, River Tees, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
5 Dec 2019
MAIB
Fall while boarding tug Millgarth with loss of 1 life
Location: North oil stage at Tranmere Oil Terminal, Birkenhead, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
31 Jul 2019
MAIB
Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin
Location: Falmouth Bay, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
17 Jul 2019
MAIB
Collision between rigid inflatable boat Tiger One and a mooring buoy with 4 people injured
Location: River Thames, London, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
2 Jul 2019
MAIB
Fall from height on ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Pace with loss of 1 life
Location: Brocklebank Dock, Liverpool, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Apr 2019
MAIB
Capsize of fishing vessel Laura Jane with loss of 1 life
Location: Plymouth Sound, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
28 Mar 2019
MAIB
Collision between ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon and motor cruiser Phoenix
Location: Thorn Channel, Southampton, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
18 Feb 2019
MAIB
Fall from accommodation ladder platform on chemical oil tanker Nabucco with loss of 1 life
Crew member fell between the Luxembourg-flagged vessel and the quay at Saltend, Hull, England. Lead investigation State: Luxembourg.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
31 Jan 2019
MAIB
Failure of a throw bag rescue line during a boat capsize drill
Location: Widnes, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
13 Dec 2018
MAIB
Crush incident involving a falling hatch cover on general cargo vessel SMN Explorer with loss of 1 life
Location: Alexandra Dock, King's Lynn, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 Dec 2018
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Solstice with loss of 1 life
Location: Approximately 7 miles south of Plymouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
31 Oct 2018
MAIB
Dragging anchor and subsequent collisions by general cargo vessel Celtic Spirit
Location: River Humber, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Sep 2018
MAIB
Unintentional release of carbon dioxide from fixed fire-extinguishing systems on ro-ro vessels Eddystone and Red Eagle
Locations: The southern Red Sea and The Solent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
8 Aug 2018
MAIB
Man overboard from stern trawler Illustris with loss of 1 life
Location: Royal Quays Marina, North Shields, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
18 Jul 2018
MAIB
Catastrophic engine failure and fire on board ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky
Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
9 May 2018
MAIB
Grounding of general cargo vessel Islay Trader
Location: Margate, Kent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Apr 2018
MAIB
Collision between bulk carrier Huayang Endeavour and oil tanker Seafrontier
Location: Dover Strait, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2018
MAIB
Collision between Formula 4 powerboats resulting in 1 person injured
Location: Stewartby Lake, Bedfordshire, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Apr 2018
MAIB
Man overboard from potter Enterprise with loss of 1 life
Location: 6 miles off Scarborough, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Mar 2018
MAIB
Collision between general cargo ship Saga Sky and barge Stema Barge II resulting in subsea power cables damage
Location: English Channel, off the Kent Coast, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Mar 2018
MAIB
Collision between fishing vessel Vertrouwen and motor cruiser James 2 resulting in motor cruiser sinking with loss of 3 lives
Location: Sussex Bay, Shoreham-by-Sea, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
28 Feb 2018
MAIB
Catastrophic engine failure resulting in a fire on crew transfer vessel Windcat 8
Location: Off the Lincolnshire coast, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Dec 2017
MAIB
Gas explosions on general cargo ship Nortrader with 1 person injured
Location: Plymouth Sound, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
2 Nov 2017
MAIB
Collision between high-speed passenger catamaran Typhoon Clipper and workboat Alison
Location: River Thames, London, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Oct 2017
MAIB
Grounding of the ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama
Location: Thorn Channel, Southampton, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
19 Oct 2017
MAIB
Grounding of bulk carrier Muros
Location: Haisborough Sand, North Sea, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Oct 2017
MAIB
Accident during pilot transfer between general cargo vessel Sunmi and pilot transfer vessel Patrol with loss of 1 life
Location: River Thames, London, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
30 Jun 2017
MAIB
Safety warning after explosion on container vessel Manhattan Bridge results in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury
Location: Felixstowe container terminal, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 May 2017
MAIB
Grounding of passenger vessel Royal Iris of the Mersey
Location: Approaches to Eastham lock, River Mersey, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 May 2017
MAIB
Carbon monoxide poisoning on board the motor cruiser Love for Lydia with the loss of 2 lives
Location: Wroxham Broad, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
4 May 2017
MAIB
Man overboard from potting fishing vessel Pauline Mary with the loss of 1 life
Location: East of Hartlepool, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 Apr 2017
MAIB
Contact made by passenger ferry Uriah Heep with Hythe Pier
Location: Hythe Pier, Southampton, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Feb 2017
MAIB
Collision between ro-ro freight ferry Petunia Seaways and historic motor launch Peggotty
Location: River Humber, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2017
MAIB
Collision between pure car carrier City of Rotterdam and ro-ro freight ferry Primula Seaways
Location: River Humber, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
17 Nov 2016
MAIB
Capsize and flooding of berthed scallop dredger Fredwood resulting in loss of the vessel
Location: Maryport, Cumbria, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 Nov 2016
MAIB
Grounding and capsize of berthed trawler Saint Christophe 1 resulting in loss of the vessel
Location: Dartmouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
1 Sep 2016
MAIB
Fire in the engine room on the suction dredger Arco Avon with loss of 1 life
Location: 12 miles off the coast of Great Yarmouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 Mar 2016
MAIB
Listing, flooding and grounding of vehicle carrier Hoegh Osaka
Location: Bramble Bank, The Solent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accidental gybe on commercially operated sailing yacht Liquid Vortex with 1 person injured
Location: Lyme Bay, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accidental gybe on cruiser racing yacht Buccaneer of Upnor with loss of 1 life
Location: 2.5 miles south-west of St Alban's Head, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accidental gybes by sailing yacht Roaring Meg of Cowes with 2 people injured
Location: 3.3 cables south-west of Hamble Point Buoy, near Southampton, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accidental gybes on yachts Sunsail 8 and Sunsail 20 with 2 people injured
Location: The Solent, off the south coast of England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accidental release of vinyl chloride monomer from liquid gas carrier Coral Acropora exposing at least 33 people to vapours
Location: Preparing to discharge cargo alongside at the Port of Runcorn, Manchester Ship Canal, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accident involving unguarded riddle on multipurpose fishing vessel Sian Elizabeth with 1 person injured
Location: 3 miles north of Kings Lynn, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accident to shore worker while disembarking passenger vessel Oldenburg with 1 fatality
Location: Ilfracombe Harbour, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accident while boarding dive support boat Sovereign II with 1 person injured
Location: Off Lee Shore, Farne Islands, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Accident while unloading from general cargo vessel Excalibur with loss of 1 life
Fatal accident to a Stevedore during the unloading from the UK registered cargo ship while alongside at Immingham Dock, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Breaking away from moorings by dry cargo vessel Hemo resulting in contact with 2 other vessels and grounding
Location: River Trent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Broaching of fast rescue boat during launch from ro-ro passenger ferry Commodore Clipper
Location: The Solent, near Portsmouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of beam trawler Grey Flamingo with loss of 2 lives
Location: Off Lamorna, Cornwall, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch