Inquiry relating to the objection raised about harbour dues charged by Littlehampton Harbour Board for the tax years ending 2019 and 2020. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/littlehampton-harbour-dues-public-inquiry/littlehampton-harbour-dues-objection-public-inquiry Details A public inquiry will take place […]
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Women in Maritime delivers the UK’s first cross-transport inclusion summit
Women in Maritime, Women in Rail, Women in Aviation International and Women in Transport come together in UK’s first cross-transport inclusion summit during London International Shipping Week Among Maritime UK’s […]
Memorandum of understanding between HSE, MCA and MAIB
MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore. Details This document sets out how […]
MAIB Publish Shearwater and Agem 1 Report
Immobilisation and flooding of dredger Shearwater following repeated collisions with unmanned barge Agem One 2021-11-Shearwater-Report Summary On 9 April 2020 near Kinlochbervie, Scotland, the UK registered dredger Shearwater was immobilised after […]
Government to clamp down on dangerous use of jet skis with new legislation
Government Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft. consultation launched to protect public and local wildlife from dangerous driving personal and recreational watercraft […]
New Joint Association map shows the scale of ports and harbour coverage across the UK
The BPA and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association have jointly produced a map of the UK’s ports and harbours, which shows the scale and spread of the industry. The map, which is available […]
Navigational warnings: reporting and broadcasting hazards at sea
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for broadcasting the warnings issued by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to vessels at sea. Radio broadcasts are made about known and potential […]
MAIB – Stolt Groenland report published
Cargo tank explosion and fire on board a chemical tanker in Ulsan, Republic of Korea. Today the MAIB have published our investigation report on the rupture of a cargo tank […]
MAIB Chief Inspector’s thoughts on Maritime Safety Week 2021
As Maritime Safey Week gets underway, Andrew Moll shares a few words about the opportunities this week holds for the MAIB and the Marine industry. “Today marks the start of […]
MAIB – Arrow Report Published
Grounding of a ro-ro freight ferry in thick fog while entering Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland. Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened and actions taken: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60dc6b66e90e077176c20127/2021-08-Arrow-Report.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60dc6ba0d3bf7f7c389ab2c0/2021-08-Arrow-Annexes.pdf Summary […]
