Safety Briefings

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Electrical cadet died of asphyxia, BMA investigation concludes

The Bahamas Maritime Authority has concluded an investigation after an electrical cadet died of probable mechanical (positional) asphyxia after trying to exit an access space on board a passenger ship.

NTSB report says lithium-ion battery bank cause of yacht fire

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said in a report that inoperable battery management systems was the probable cause of a fire on yacht Flagship last year.

Rotten wood and poor inspection regime caued histori Maine Schooner demasting

Demasting of a historic schooner, blaming the catastrophic incident on rotten wood that had gone unnoticed for years due to poor inspections.

Lundy Explorer report published by MAIB

A passenger sitting in a jockey seat in the front of the RIB, where the highest shock loads were experienced, was dislodged from their seat and suffered a fracture of their spinal column that resulted in permanent paralysis.

NTSB investigation unto grounding of barge Cordova Provider

On January 11, 2025, at 0250 local time, the integrated tug and barge Krystal Sea/Cordova Provider was transiting Prince William Sound when the four lines connecting the tug to the barge parted, causing the barge to uncouple from the tug.

MAIB issues interim report on the sinking of the Bayesian

The UK-based Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report is the first official such document to be published into the sinking of the Bayesian which resulted in seven deaths off Sicily, including that of the yacht’s owner Mike Lynch, and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah in August 2024.

MAIB investigation into death onboard yacht Baton Rouge

On the morning of 23 February 2024, the chief engineer on the Isle of Man registered motor yacht Baton Rouge was electrocuted while working on the engine room ventilation system. The chief engineer was replacing a damper actuator, which was situated in a ventilation overpressure duct compartment. The chief engineer’s heart could not be restarted, and he was pronounced dead later that morning.

Maritime New Zealand report highlights recreational boating accidents between 2015 and 2020
This report is intended to give an overview of fatal recreational boating accidents between the beginning of 2015 and the end of 2020, and to provide additional insight into a number of key characteristics and identified patterns.
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MAIB: Lack of boating experience was a factor when the Norma G boat capsized leading to fatality
MAIB have issued a report on the incident involving Norma G. On 25 May 2020, a family were enjoying a day out on the water in the Camel Estuary, Cornwall, on their 5.4m motor cruiser Norma G. The boat was capsized by a large wave close to the Doom Bar.
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Report on fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard motor cruiser Diversion published by MAIB
The MAIB has released a report on fatal carbon monoxide poisoning aboard the motor cruiser Diversion. At about 2000 on 4 December 2019, the bodies of two men were discovered in the cabin of the privately owned motor cruiser Diversion, which was moored to a quay in the centre of York, England.
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Investigation report into collision between motor yachts Minx and Vision published by MAIB
MAIB has published a report on the investigation into collision between motor yachts Minx and Vision. In the evening on 25 May 2019, the Gibraltar registered motor yacht Vision collided with the UK registered motor yacht Minx, which was anchored at Île Sainte-Marguerite, near Cannes, France.
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MAIB report published about capsize and full inversion of self-righting keelboat RS Venture Connect
MAIB has published a report about the capsize and full inversion of self-righting keelboat RS Venture Connect. On 12 June 2019, Blackwell Sailing’s self-righting RS Venture Connect keelboat sail number 307 (RSVC 307) suffered a capsize and full inversion while sailing on Windermere, England. The boat was crewed by an experienced disabled sailor at the helm and a local sailing instructor who was acting as crewman.
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Capsize of liftboat linked to inadequate preload procedure reveals NTSB report
NTSB issued An accident report has been issues by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the overturning of lift-boat Kristin Faye while working alongside a platform in the Gulf of Mexico, in September 2019. The report identified the company’s inadequate preload procedure as key cause of the incident.
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Dixie Delight: Report published into Alabama boat and marina fire which killed eight people
NTSB has published its investigation report on the fire and explosion aboard houseboat Dixie Delight which spread through Jackson County Park Marina, Alabama, in January 2020, killing eight people
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Red Falcon: Report on collision between ro-ro passenger ferry moored yacht at Cowes published
MAIB release report on the ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon which lost orientation swinging out of control before colliding with the moored yacht Greylag.
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NTSB report calls USCG to follow its recommendations on duck boat sinking
NTSB publishes report after 17 of the 31 persons aboard the Stretch Duck 7 died when the amphibious passenger vessel (APV) sank during a high-wind storm that developed rapidly on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri.
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MAIB report into keel failure and capsize of charter yacht Tyger of London
Tyger of London was being crewed by four paying passengers when they heard a loud bang. Tyger of London immediately heeled to starboard, capsized and inverted.
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MAIB report into the fatal sinking of Nancy Glen recommends a regular review of small fishing vessels’ stability
Nancy Glen was trawling at the time of the accident and the combined effect of a turn to starboard at the same time as the starboard net filling with mud caused the vessel to rapidly heel to starboard, then capsize. A safety recommendation has been made to the MCA to ensure that the stability of all fishing vessels under 15m is assessed and regularly reviewed.
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NTSB publishes its official report on Island Lady fire off Florida
The NTSB has released the official investigation report on the fire onboard the small passenger vessel ‘Island Lady’ on the Pithlachascotee River, near Port Richey, Florida. NTSB held a public meeting in mid-December where it identified insufficient preventative maintenance program and lack of guidance for responding to engine high-temperature conditions.
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