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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
27 Aug 2026
MAIB
Contact of the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Stena Estrid with a jetty, resulting in a hull puncture and engine room flooding
Location: Holyhead Port, Wales.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Aug 2026
MAIB
Man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Sea Eagle (AH18) resulting in one presumed fatality
Location: south-east of Montrose, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
13 Aug 2026
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)
Location: Rubha Rodha, Lochinver, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
28 Jul 2026
MAIB
Man overboard from the bulk carrier World Prize with the loss of 1 life
Location: 3.5 nautical miles east-south-east of Rönnskär, Sweden.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Jul 2026
MAIB
Allision of the rigid inflatable boat Peaky Blinder with a navigation beacon with the loss of 2 lives
Location: Portsmouth Harbour, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Jun 2026
MAIB
Serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba (BM77)
Location: 29 nautical miles south-south-east of Beachy Head, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
18 Jun 2026
MAIB
Fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus (TH7) with the loss of 1 life
Location: German Bight, North Sea.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Jun 2026
MAIB
Failure of a tow rope and injury to crew on board the tug Svitzer Avon
Location: King Road, River Severn approaches to Royal Portbury Dock, Bristol, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 May 2026
MAIB
Man overboard from the potting vessel Wilaya (M36) with the loss of 1 life
Location: 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 May 2026
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
Location: Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
6 May 2026
MAIB
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
Location: the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
30 Apr 2026
MAIB
Double man overboard from the fishing vessel Weston Bay (GY123) with the loss of 1 life
Location: approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
2 Apr 2026
MAIB
Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111)
Location: 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Mar 2026
MAIB
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
Location: Purfleet, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Mar 2026
MAIB
Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by the passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality
Location: Bay of Biscay.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
MAIB
Girting and capsize of tug Biter with the loss of two lives while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess
Location: Off Greenock, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Feb 2026
MAIB
Collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity resulting in the sinking of Verity and loss of five lives
Location: German Bight traffic separation scheme.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
5 Feb 2026
MAIB
Collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116)
Location: Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Jan 2026
MAIB
Flooding and foundering of stern trawler Opportune (LK 209)
Location: approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Jan 2026
MAIB
Fall from a pilot ladder while attempting to board the cargo vessel Finnhawk from the pilot vessel Humber Saturn with loss of 1 life
Location: approaches to the Humber Estuary, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Jan 2026
MAIB
Serious injury to a crew member on board the stern trawler Reliance III (BF 800)
Location: 46 nautical miles south-east of Sumburgh, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Jan 2026
MAIB
Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905)
Location: 16 nautical miles south of Newhaven, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
17 Dec 2025
MAIB
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
Location: Approximately 133 nautical miles south-east of Peterhead, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Cargo hold fire on the bulk carrier Altay while loading scrap metal
Location: Hull, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Fatal accident on board the recreational sailing vessel Mollie
Location: The Solent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Two persons overboard from the standby safety vessel Vos Tracker during maintenance of the fast rescue craft
Location: North Sea.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Nov 2025
MAIB
Uncontrolled launching of fast rescue craft from Lord of the Isles during a training exercise
Location: Lochboisdale, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 Oct 2025
MAIB
Fatal injury to a recreational diver following contact with the motor vessel Karin operating as a recreational dive support vessel
Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
2 Oct 2025
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of the dive support vessel Jean Elaine
Location: Saint Peter's Pool, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Sep 2025
MAIB
Collision between the tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea and the RIB Vega, resulting in one fatality
Location: port of Göcek, Turkey
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
18 Sep 2025
MAIB
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
Location: Hull, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Sep 2025
MAIB
Man overboard from fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH 110) with the loss of 1 life
Location: Approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 Aug 2025
MAIB
Serious injury to a passenger on the sea safari rigid inflatable boat Lundy Explorer
Location: Ilfracombe, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
18 Jul 2025
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Njord with loss of 1 life
Location: 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Jul 2025
MAIB
Man overboard from creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) with loss of 1 life
Location: North of Belnahua, north-west Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
3 Jul 2025
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain
Location: Rubha Camas a’ Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
19 Jun 2025
MAIB
Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman with loss of 1 life
Location: 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
14 May 2025
MAIB
Foundering of the yacht Bayesian with loss of 7 lives
Location: 0.5 nautical miles south‑east of Porticello, Italy.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Apr 2025
MAIB
Person overboard from keelboat LimbItless with loss of 1 life
Location: off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Apr 2025
MAIB
Swamping of small commercial vessel Calypso 2 with loss of 2 lives
Location: Near West End, Anguilla.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Mar 2025
MAIB
Fatal accident on board bulk carrier Berge Mawson with loss of 3 lives
Location: Bunyu Island anchorage, Indonesia.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Feb 2025
MAIB
Grounding and capsize of creel fishing vessel Lexi Rose with loss of 1 life
Location: Melrose Point, north-east Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Feb 2025
MAIB
Contact with pier by paddle steamer Waverley
Location: Brodick pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
23 Jan 2025
MAIB
Accident to chief engineer on board motor yacht Baton Rouge with loss of 1 life
Location: Falmouth Harbour, Antigua.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Dec 2024
MAIB
Engine room fire on board ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Europe
Location: approaching Fishguard, Wales.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
4 Dec 2024
MAIB
Man overboard from potting vessel Pioneer with loss of 1 life
Location: south of Hastings, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 Nov 2024
MAIB
Mooring deck accident on bulk carrier Mona Manx with loss of 1 life
Location: Puerto Ventanas, Chile.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Nov 2024
MAIB
Crush incident on board ro-ro cargo vessel Clipper Pennant with loss of 1 life
Location: Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Oct 2024
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of stern trawler Ocean Maid
Location: Cairnbulg Point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 Oct 2024
MAIB
Loss of propulsion control and contact with moored barges by passenger vessel Oceandiva London
Location: Halfway Reach, River Thames, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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