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How safe is your fishing method? Is sleep debt building in your crew and risking lives at sea? Read our report and safety flyer on the fatal fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/fall-ove…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Jun 11
We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents in our Southampton-based office. Apply before 11:55pm on Monday 6 July 2026 via the Civil Service Jobs website.
gov.uk/government/news/vacan…
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May 27
MAIB Data Portal update 2020 data now available.
gov.uk/government/news/2020-…
Data Portal: maps.dft.gov.uk/maib-data-po…
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May 21
Do you stay separated from your running fishing gear? Are you adhering to your risk assessments?
Read our report and safety flyer on the man overboard from Wilaya, during which a deckhand lost their life.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/man-over…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 21
Develop and follow safe systems of work.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/man-over…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 21
Manage the risks, don’t let the risks manage you.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/man-over…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 10
On #NationalFishingRemembranceDay, we remember all those who have lost their lives in the UK fishing industry. This week we announced the wreck of Nicola Faith has been donated to @CranfieldUni to train the next generation of accident investigators.
gov.uk/government/news/wreck…
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May 7
Is your watch alarm operational and able to alert crew if your watchkeeper becomes incapacitated?
Help us share the safety messages in our latest report and flyer – it could save lives.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/groundin…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 7
Emergency preparedness begins with a comprehensive safety induction.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/groundin…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 7
Risk assessment is a simple, effective way of identifying hazards and suitable control measures to enhance onboard safety.
Report: gov.uk/maib-reports/groundin…
Safety flyer: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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May 6
Could your vessel’s components cause catastrophic failure and subsequent fire?
Help us share the safety lessons learned from the Kommandor Susan accident by reposting our report:
gov.uk/maib-reports/catastro…
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May 6
Extended service intervals should only be considered where genuine parts have been used.
gov.uk/maib-reports/catastro…
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May 6
Rigorous oversight of contractors and clear accountability during overhauls is essential to prevent use of unauthorised components or spare parts.
gov.uk/maib-reports/catastro…
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May 1
Are you prepared for a man overboard emergency?
* Maintain equipment
* Carry out man overboard drills
* What’s plan B?
Remember: separate from shooting gear, manage risk and wear a PFD.
Read our safety flyer for the double man overboard from Weston Bay: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Apr 30
We are hiring! We have a vacancy for an Investigations Support Officer in our Southampton-based office. Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026 via the Civil Service Jobs website.
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