On October 24, 2023, the cargo vessel Verity sank after colliding with the bulk carrier Polesie in the German Bight. An investigation revealed critical watchkeeping failures on both vessels and a delayed response from German vessel traffic services. The collision, occurring in darkness, resulted in Verity’s rapid sinking within minutes.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported on the October 24, 2023, collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the cargo ship Verity, which sank, resulting in five fatalities. Both vessels’ watchkeepers failed to communicate effectively, and timely intervention could have prevented this tragic incident.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on the April 25, 2024, collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the trawler Serinah in the Firth of Clyde. Both vessels failed to adhere to collision prevention regulations, resulting in Serinah sinking rapidly, though all crew members were unharmed.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released findings on the sinking of the trawler Opportune off Scotland’s coast. The vessel, which sank on March 24, 2024, experienced rapid flooding likely due to aging seawater pipework. Key safety issues were identified, prompting calls for updated guidelines and improved crew training.
On January 8, 2023, a pilot tragically died after falling from a ladder while boarding the cargo vessel Finnhawk in the Humber Estuary. The investigation revealed critical safety concerns, including the pilot’s questionable fitness for duty and defects in recovery equipment, prompting calls for improved safety measures and protocols.
Investigators from the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) are probing an incident where thousands of bananas washed ashore near Southampton after 16 containers fell overboard. Initial findings indicate inadequate securing of the containers contributed to the disruption, prompting an examination of cargo securing practices and environmental impacts.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reported a cargo fire aboard the bulk carrier Atlay on June 27, 2025, during scrap metal loading at Albert Dock, Hull. Detected by the master, the fire prompted immediate evacuation preparations and firefighting responses. Investigations suggest an undischarged battery may have ignited the blaze.
The MAIB reported a tragic incident on July 12, 2024, involving the fishing vessel Kingfisher. A deckhand died during creel fishing operations after becoming entangled in a leg rope. Despite quick recovery efforts, he could not be revived. Investigations revealed serious safety oversights, prompting urgent safety recommendations for fishing crews.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released a report on the tragic sinking of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia near the Falkland Islands, resulting in 13 fatalities. The investigation identified a malfunctioning shell door as the primary cause, allowing water to flood the trawler and lead to its eventual sinking.
Nearly three years after a tragic incident resulting in the deaths of three stevedores, the UK’s MAIB calls for improved training and safety regulations for enclosed space management. The report highlights the need for enhanced training and emergency drills for shore workers and stevedores to prevent future fatalities in the maritime industry.
The UK MAIB report on the deaths of three stevedores on the Berge Mawson in Indonesia reveals a lack of training on safe cargo work. Another incident involving two stevedores in a cargo hold containing zinc concentrate highlights the dangers of enclosed spaces. The IMO is working to enhance safety in enclosed spaces onboard ships.
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has raised serious concerns about the safety of Egyptian submersibles in the Red Sea due to a series of tragic accidents involving fatalities, including British nationals. The most recent incident, involving the submersible Marine History, resulted in up to 18 deaths or disappearances, prompting investigations and safety measures.
The recent MAIB report on the fatal accident aboard the Manx Isle bulk carrier highlighted safety deficiencies that led to the death of the ship’s second officer in Puerto Ventanas, Chile. Recommendations included updating guidelines for engine use while berthing and improving safety information exchange between captains and pilots to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) recently published a report on a tragic crush incident on board the ro-ro cargo vessel Clipper Pennant in Liverpool. The bosun was fatally crushed while marshalling a semi-trailer, with the driver unaware of the accident. The report highlighted unsafe working practices and issued safety recommendations.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) investigated the loss of propulsion control and collision by the Oceandiva London during trials on the River Thames. The vessel, an inland waterways passenger ship, sustained damage but no injuries. The crew lacked experience to challenge the surveyor’s plan, leading to the incident.
