Publications

We endeavour to identify and analyse the relevant issues and make recommendations aimed at preventing similar accidents in the future. The lessons learnt can be found in a variety of MAIB publications.


10 most recent publications:

  • Safety Digest 3/2008
    A compendium of anonymous accident summaries & the safety lessons learnt from each accident.
    Published 1 December 2008
  • Fishing Vessel Safety Study
    This Safety study was prompted by the results of a research project published in 2007. The research project showed that the fatal accident rate for UK Fishermen for the decade 1996-2005 was 115 times higher than that of the general workforce in Great Britain. When compared to specific areas of other work, it was 81 times higher than in manufacturing and 24 times higher than the construction industry, which is often considered the most hazardous occupation in the UK. Alarmingly, while the fatal accident rate for almost all other UK occupations had fallen sharply over the last 30 years, there had been no discernible reduction in the fishing industry.
    Published 28 November 2008
  • Partner 1 Investigation report
    Investigation report of the console detachment of the Rigid Inflatable boat Partner 1 in Studland Bay, Poole on 20 April 2008. Report No 19/2008.
    Published 30 October 2008
  • Sichem Melbourne Investigation report & accident flyer
    Investigation report into the contact between Sichem Melbourne and mooring structures at Coryton Oil Refinery terminal, on 25 February 2008. Report No 18/2008. Accompanying this investigation report is an Accident flyer to the Shipping Industry.
    Published 17 October 2008
  • Flying Phantom Investigation report
    Investigation report on the loss of the Tug Flying Phantom while towing the Red Jasmine on the River Clyde on 19 December 2007, resulting in 3 fatalities and 1 injury. Report No 17/2008.
    Published 30 September 2008
  • Sea Mithril Investigation report & accident flyer
    Investigation report into the grounding of the Cargo vessel Sea Mithril, on the River Trent, on 18 February 2008. Report No 16/2008. Accompanying this investigation report is an Accident flyer to the Shipping Industry.
    Published 26 September 2008
  • Safety Bulletin 3/2008
    Passenger fatality during disembarkation from a Class V passenger vessel on the River Thames on 17 August 2008.
    Issued 25 September 2008
  • Sava Lake Investigation report & accident flyer
    Investigation report into the death by asphyxiation of two crewmen on board Sava Lake, approaching Dover Strait, on 18 January 2008. Report No 15/2008. Accompanying this investigation report is an Accident flyer to the Shipping Industry.
    Published 23 September 2008
  • Figaro
    Investigation report into the inadvertant release of Carbon Dioxide and disabling of the vessel off Wolf Rock. Report No 14/2008.
    Published 14 August 2008