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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
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
21 Feb 2019
MAIB
Contact and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Kent
Location: Port of Calais, France.
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
24 Jan 2019
MAIB
Grounding of general cargo vessel Celtica Hav
Location: Approaches to the River Neath, Wales.
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
8 Nov 2018
MAIB
Man overboard from creel fishing vessel North Star with loss of 1 life
Location: 16nm north of Cape Wrath, Scotland.
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
17 Oct 2018
MAIB
Heavy contact made by container vessel CMA CGM Centaurus with quay and shore cranes
Location: Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.
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
3 Jul 2018
MAIB
Man overboard from creel fishing vessel Varuna with loss of 1 life
Location: west of Camusterrach on the north-west coast of Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2018
MAIB
Grounding and loss of commercially operated yacht CV24
Location: Cape Peninsula, South Africa.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2018
MAIB
Grounding of general cargo vessel Ruyter
Location: North shore of Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
23 May 2018
MAIB
Flooding and sinking of stern trawler Ocean Way
Location: 18 nautical miles north-east of Lerwick, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
9 May 2018
MAIB
Grounding of general cargo vessel Islay Trader
Location: Margate, Kent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Apr 2018
MAIB
Groundings made by bulk carrier Ocean Prefect
Location: Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, Umm Al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates.
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
21 Mar 2018
MAIB
Man overboard from stern trawler Constant Friend with loss of 1 life
Location: Kilkeel Harbour, Northern Ireland.
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
9 Nov 2017
MAIB
Cargo collapse on bulk carrier Graig Rotterdam with loss of 1 life
Location: Alexandria Port, Egypt.
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
13 Sep 2017
MAIB
Loss of control and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Hebrides
Location: Lochmaddy, North Uist, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 Sep 2017
MAIB
Grounding of semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner after the loss of tow from tug ALP Forward
Location: Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Aug 2017
MAIB
Carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser Vasquez with loss of 1 life
Location: Cardiff Yacht Club, Wales.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Jul 2017
MAIB
Sinking of vivier creel boat Louisa with loss of 3 lives
Location: Isle of Mingulay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
19 Jul 2017
MAIB
Girting and capsize of tug Domingue while assisting container ship CMA CGM Simba with loss of 2 lives
Location: Tulear, Madagascar.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 Jul 2017
MAIB
Accident on the twin rig prawn trawler Sea Harvester with 1 person seriously injured
Location:Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
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
29 Jun 2017
MAIB
Grounding and evacuation of domestic passenger vessel Surprise
Location: Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
14 Jun 2017
MAIB
Fire on board fishing trawler Ardent II resulting in extensive damage
Location: Alongside in Port Henry Basin, Peterhead, Scotland.
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
18 May 2017
MAIB
Collision between rigid inflatable boats Osprey and Osprey II resulting in serious injuries to 1 passenger
Location: Firth of Forth, Scotland.
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
12 Apr 2017
MAIB
Accidents on board yacht CV21 resulting in loss of 2 lives
Locations: 122 miles west of Porto, Portugal (accident 1) | mid-Pacific (accident 2).
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
2 Mar 2017
MAIB
Man overboard from scallop dredger King Challenger with loss of 1 life
Location: 12 nautical miles south-west of Scalloway, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
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