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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
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after large wash waves from high speed craft hit shore with 5 people injured
This documents makes recommendations to operating companies of high speed craft and relevant harbour authorities.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after liquid petroleum gas causes explosion on vessel with 4 people injured
This document warns owners, skippers and crews about potential hazards associated with using LPG on board craft and makes recommendations.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after malfunction of proximity switch results in failure of fall wire with loss of 1 life
Urgent recommendation to owners and operators of vessel equipped with boat davits following accident results in loss of 1 life on car carrier Tombarra.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after near lethal use of CO2 during engine room fire on trawler
This document makes urgent recommendations to fishing vessel skippers and crews concerning fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after person overboard during disembarkation from passenger vessel with loss of 1 life
Urgent recommendation to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and London River Services.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after several collisions between tugs and vessels under tow or escort in UK ports
This documents contains safety information for tug operations, pilots and harbour authorities.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after sinking of vessel results in loss of 7 lives
This document makes urgent recommendation to all owners/skippers of UK registered fishing vessels and to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after the ignition of debris during firing of cannon on replica 3-masted frigate Grand Turk with 1 person injured
This document makes urgent recommendations to the owner and the master of Grand Turk.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after vehicle deck fire caused by unaccompanied refrigerated trailer unit
Urgent recommendation to operators of vessels carrying refrigerated trailer units.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after vertical chute evacuation drill results in loss of 1 life
This documents makes recommendations to shipping companies who have, or intend to have, vertical-chute marine evacuations and to manufacturers/authorising bodies of such systems.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after watchkeeper falls asleep resulting in grounding of beam trawler
This documents makes an urgent recommendation to fishing vessel owners and skippers.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning for launching and recovery of rescue boats
This document makes urgent recommendations to owners and masters.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning for small passenger ro-ro vessels on opening/closing procedures of bow visors
This document makes urgent recommendations to the Shetland Island Council and operators of small ro-ro ferries.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning issued after mooring line failure on board LNG tanker Zarga resulted in serious injury to a deck officer
Urgent safety lessons on the elongation and snap-back characteristics of mooring lines
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning on quick release arrangements for manual deployment of inflatable liferafts
This document makes recommendation to owners and skippers to urgently check liferafts.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning regarding discovery of overweight rescue boats
Urgent recommendation made to owners of ships using rescue boats or fast rescue craft built with integral polyurethane foam-filled compartments.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning regarding entry to confined spaces after loss of 3 lives
This document highlights the dangers of entering confined or enclosed spaces after 3 fatalities on general cargo vessel Suntis.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Safety warning to all mariners who wear inflatable lifejackets
This document makes urgent recommendations to users, service stations and suppliers of inflatable lifejackets.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Second safety warning issued after mooring line failure on board LNG tanker Zarga resulted in serious injury to a deck officer
Urgent safety lessons on the failure of close-fitting jacketed synthetic fibre ropes with low twist constructions.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Swamping and capsizing of rafted canoes and safety boat
Location: Poole Harbour, Dorset, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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