Safety warning (video) issued following the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter while assisting the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess with the loss of two lives
# Safety Warning Issued Following Tug Capsize in Scotland The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety warning after the tug Biter capsized and sank while providing assistance to the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess, resulting in two fatalities. The incident has prompted the regulatory body to release a video highlighting the circumstances that […]
Collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity resulting in the sinking of Verity and loss of five lives
# Collision Between Bulk Carrier and General Cargo Ship Claims Five Lives A collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity has resulted in the sinking of Verity and the loss of five crew members. The incident, which is under investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), marks a significant […]
Research: Are you trained to navigate safely?
# Research: Are you trained to navigate safely? The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has initiated research examining the adequacy of navigation training standards across the maritime industry. The investigation reflects growing concerns about whether current training protocols and competency frameworks sufficiently prepare mariners to handle modern navigation challenges and prevent accidents at sea. Navigation remains […]