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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.

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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

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Reports

Showing 1–50 of 70 matching "safety" · MAIB
12 Feb 2026 MAIB Safety warning (video) issued following the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter while assisting the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess with the loss of two lives This bulletin highlights the key safety lessons from the MAIB’s investigation. 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
6 Feb 2025 MAIB Safety warning issued following Egyptian liveaboard dive boat accidents in the Red Sea resulting in the loss of life This bulletin urges prospective customers intending to stay on liveaboard vessels to book through reputable vendors only. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Oct 2024 MAIB Safety warning issued following the foundering of fishing vessel Argos Georgia with the loss of 13 lives This bulletin urges owners, operators and skippers of fishing vessels fitted with side shell doors to ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessment of watertight integrity. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
5 Sep 2024 MAIB Safety warning issued following a man overboard from potting vessel Kingfisher with loss of 1 life This bulletin urges fishing vessel owners and crew to review their deck risk assessments ensuring that hazards associated with the shooting or recovery of creels are fully mitigated. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024 MAIB Safety warning issued following contact between a diving support boat and a recreational diver with loss of 1 life This bulletin urges boat operators to keep an effective lookout at all times when a vessel is underway, and stresses the importance of maintaining detailed and frequent communications with other … Marine Accident Investigation Branch
7 Feb 2024 MAIB Safety warning issued following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III with loss of 1 life This bulletin urges owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers to inspect their vessel’s quick-release arrangements and to make any necessary changes to the equipment or its operation to … Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Sep 2023 MAIB Safety warning issued following a serious passenger injury during a rigid inflatable boat ride This bulletin urges owners and operators of small commercial passenger vessels to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Aug 2023 MAIB Safety warning issued about servicing and certification after a liferaft failed to inflate during an emergency This bulletin urges all owners and operators of DSB liferafts serviced by Comfer Marin SL, Spain between Jan 2017 and June 2022 to contact the nearest approved Survitec liferaft service … Marine Accident Investigation Branch
23 Mar 2023 MAIB Safety warning issued about the hazards of flexible hose installations The importance of installing and maintaining safety critical systems to comply with the approved classification standards and in accordance with relevant guidance is highlighted following a fire on board the … Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Mar 2022 MAIB Safety warning issued after discovery of blocked fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses Initial investigation into a fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster while departing Hull, England, found potential manufacturing defects with pilot system hose assemblies. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
4 Nov 2021 MAIB Safety warning about crushing injuries in stowage spaces after the loss of 1 life on ro-ro ferry Clipper Pennant Initial findings of the investigation into a fatal accident to a crewman while working on an upper vehicle deck. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
30 Mar 2021 MAIB Safety warning about multiple cruise ship anchor failures We have issued a safety bulletin to the cruise industry to highlight the importance of using anchoring equipment within its intended design parameters. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Oct 2020 MAIB Safety warning about carbon monoxide poisoning after the loss of 2 lives on the motor cruiser Diversion We have issued a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of installing carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats with enclosed accommodation spaces. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Mar 2020 MAIB Safety warning after inadvertent activation of condensed aerosol fire extinguishing system leads to a fatality We have issued a safety bulletin highlighting a potentially serious hazard associated with condensed aerosol firefighting suppressant particles after the fatal accident on fishing vessel Resurgam. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2019 MAIB Safety warning about the securing of retractable keels or retractable weighted centreboards Urgent safety lesson issued after a fatal inversion of a sailing boat with a retractable keel. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Mar 2019 MAIB Safety warning about drivers remaining in vehicle cabs while ferries are at sea Urgent safety lessons issued after shift and toppling of freight vehicles on board a ro-ro passenger ferry in heavy weather. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
19 Oct 2018 MAIB Safety warning about working in enclosed spaces after the loss of 1 life on a fishing vessel Urgent bulletin issued after working in a refrigerated salt water tank resulted in a fatal accident on board fv Sunbeam (FR487) at Fraserburgh, Scotland. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
1 Aug 2018 MAIB Safety warning about keel failures on sailing yachts Urgent safety lesson issued after the yacht Tyger of London capsized off Tenerife, Canary Islands due to a shallow draught, lead keel failure. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
1 Jun 2018 MAIB Safety warning about defective throw bag rescue lines Urgent safety lessons issued after the failure of a throw bag rescue line during a boat capsize rescue drill on 24 March 2018. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
9 Jan 2018 MAIB Safety warning on the use of safety harness tethers on sailing yachts Urgent safety lesson issued after a fatal man overboard from the sailing yacht CV30 in the Indian Ocean on 18 November 2017. 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
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
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Collision between offshore safety standby vessel Toisa Puffin and stern trawler LUC Location: 8.5 miles east of the River Tyne, England. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Contact made by platform supply vessel SBS Typhoon with standby safety vessel Vos Scout and platform supply vessel Ocean Searcher Location: Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Inadvertent release of fast rescue craft from platform supply/safety standby vessel Viking Discovery with 4 people injured Location: UK coastal waters. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after 3 investigations into entry to enclosed spaces with total loss of 6 lives Urgent recommendations made to ship owners/managers, industry bodies/organisations and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after a catastrophic failure of capacitor and explosion in 11kV harmonic filter This document is for operators of vessels with electric propulsion which have large capacitors in harmonic filters. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after accidental release of vinyl chloride monomer from gas carrier This documents makes safety recommendations to tanker operators. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after accidents involving DUKW amphibious passenger vehicles Urgent recommendation made to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after capsize and sinking of several dory-type boats This document makes an urgent recommendation to owners/operators of dory-type boats, and highlights the dangers of flooded void spaces. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after capsize of a hired motor cruiser with loss of 1 life This document makes urgent recommendations to hire boat operators and all bodies/authorities responsible for the licensing of such vessels. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after capsize of sloop towed by police launch results in loss of many lives Urgent recommendation made to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ marine police unit. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after carbon monoxide poisoning on vessel used as overnight accommodation results in loss of 2 lives This document warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following 2 deaths on the scallop dredger Eshcol. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after catastrophic failure of high pressure hydraulic anchor windlasses Urgent recommendation to manufacturer and request for further information from ship owners, ship managers, windlass manufacturers, classification societies and marine accident investigation organisations. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after collision between vessels in Dover Traffic Separation Scheme with loss of 1 life This document makes urgent recommendations to ship owners, masters and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after collision in junior offshore powerboat race results in 1 person seriously injured Safety concerns regarding marine safety helmets have been highlighted and an urgent recommendation to RYA made. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after contact made by river cruiser with bridge repair scaffolding This document makes urgent recommendations to all UK competent harbour authorities and all bodies responsible for safety of navigation on UK rivers. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after critical stability issues identified on beam scallop dredger Olivia Jean This document recommends the vessel not undertake any further fishing operations until safe operation can be ensured. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after dragging anchor and grounding of vessel This documents makes urgent recommendations to ship owners and masters. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after ejection from rigid inflatable boat results in 2 people seriously injured and loss of 2 lives This documents urges drivers of power boats to check and use kill-cords following ejection of a family of 6 from a RIB. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after ejection from rigid inflatable boat results in loss of 2 lives This documents urges users of power boats use kill-cords correctly, wear suitable clothing and lifejackets, and have the means to summon assistance. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after entanglement while shooting fishing gear on twin rig stern trawler Solstice II results in loss of 1 life This document makes an urgent safety recommendation to the owner of the fishing vessel and highlights health and safety shortcomings. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after failure of fixed high expansion foam system to extinguish a fire Urgent recommendation to owners of ships fitted with high expansion foam systems utilising the atmosphere from within a protected space. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after failure of seat attachment results in ejection of passengers from rigid inflatable boat This document urges RIB owners and operators to ensure checks can be made on their own craft. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after fire and subsequent sinking of a workboat This documents gives advice to owners and operators of similar vessels following a fire and sinking of ECC Topaz off Lowestoft, England. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after fire starts and spreads via balconies on passenger cruise ship with loss of 1 life Urgent recommendations issued to Maritime Administration of the UK, Flag States, Cruise lines and operators/managers of passenger vessels. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after grounding and sinking of vessel results in loss of 1 life This document makes urgent recommendations to owners/skippers of fishing vessels. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after identical gybing accidents on sailing yachts result in 2 people seriously injured This documents highlights safety concerns to owners, operators and crew of yachts. Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016 MAIB Safety warning after large wash wave from high speed ferry hits angling boat with loss of 1 life This document highlights urgent action to be taken by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and makes a recommendation to users of small craft. Marine Accident Investigation Branch