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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK ships worldwide, and other ships in UK territorial waters.
MAIB Investigation Report
Ernest Bevin - published 16 August 2012
Key issues:
- Crew man was dragged against the bulwarks and overboard after becoming ensnared in a bight of rope which had caught in a propeller.
- Supervision at the time of the accident was inadequate.
- Communications between the master and the deck were inadequate.
- Company procedures were not in place for a routine but hazardous operation.
- Risk assessments were unsuitable and insufficient.
Read Ernest Bevin report
New Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012
The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012 came into force on 31 July 2012.
This section contains a list of the investigations currently underway in the branch:
Current investigations
Current investigations
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MAIB Safety Digests
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MAIB Safety Digests
Investigation Reports by Vessel Category
Investigation Reports by Incident
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Any requests for information received by MAIB are answered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Accidents (including serious injuries) and hazardous incidents must by law be reported to the MAIB by the quickest possible means. This is so they can be investigated immediately before vital evidence decays, is removed or lost.
For further information go to the:
Report an accident section
For further information go to the:
Report an accident section
