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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
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
15 Jun 2017
MAIB
Failure of mooring line on board LNG carrier Zarga with 1 person injured
South Hook LNG terminal, Milford Haven, Wales.
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
1 Feb 2017
MAIB
Man overboard from ocean rowing boat Toby Wallace with loss of 1 life
Location: North Atlantic Ocean.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2017
MAIB
Accident during cargo operations on general cargo vessel Johanna C with loss of 1 life
Location: Songkhla, Thailand.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Dec 2016
MAIB
Collision between general cargo vessel Daroja and oil bunker barge Erin Wood
Location: 4 nautical miles south-east of Peterhead, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
8 Dec 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from potter Our Sarah Jane with loss of 1 life
Location: English channel
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
3 Nov 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from creel fishing vessel Annie T with loss of 1 life
Location: Sound of Mingulay, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
3 Nov 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from potter Harvester resulting in vessel sinking with loss of 2 lives
Location: Abereiddy Bay, North Pembrokeshire.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
3 Nov 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from stern trawler Apollo with loss of 1 life
Location: Off the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Oct 2016
MAIB
Collision between the stern trawler Karen and a dived Royal Navy submarine
Location: East of Ardglass, Northern Ireland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Oct 2016
MAIB
Fall from tug Svitzer Moira with loss of 1 life
Location: Royal Portbury Dock, Bristol.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 Oct 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from twin rig trawler Aquarius with loss of 1 life
Location: 2 miles east of Aberdeen harbour.
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
8 Aug 2016
MAIB
Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser results in loss of 2 lives
This document warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after the death of holidaymakers on the Norfolk Broads.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jul 2016
MAIB
Flooding and sinking of wooden potter Majestic
Location: 5 nautical miles off Yell, Shetland, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Jul 2016
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of scallop dredger JMT with loss of 2 lives
Location: 3.8nm off Rame Head, English Channel.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
30 Jun 2016
MAIB
Grounding and flooding of scallop dredger St Apollo
Location: Inninmore Bay, Sound of Mull, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Jun 2016
MAIB
Man overboard from stern trawler Enterprise with loss of 1 life
Location: 16nm north of Dogger Bank, North Sea.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 Jun 2016
MAIB
Grounding of passenger cruise ship Hamburg
Location: Sound of Mull, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2016
MAIB
Collapse of crane on workboat Carol Anne with loss of 1 life
Location: Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 May 2016
MAIB
Girting and capsize of mooring launch Asterix
Location: Fawley Marine Terminal, Southampton, UK
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
4 May 2016
MAIB
Drowning in a swimming pool on the passenger cruise ship Pacific Dawn with loss of 1 life
Location: Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Apr 2016
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of cement carrier Cemfjord with loss of 8 lives
Location: The Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2016
MAIB
Fire and sinking of twin-rig prawn trawler Karinya
Location: Moray Firth, Scotland.
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
8 Mar 2016
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of twin-rig prawn trawler Kairos
Location: 70 nautical miles west of the Isles of Scilly/
Marine Accident Investigation Branch