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    The poorly maintained Mk III Wheelyboat 123 that capsized on 8 June 2022 and caused two wheelchair users to be drowned

    A ‘catalogue of failings’ behind two Wheelyboat fatalities following capsize

    • November 8, 2024

    An MAIB investigation report into a double fatality that occurred when a Mk III wheelyboat capsized on Roadford Lake, Devon in June 2022 has been published.

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    No killcord or lifejackets were worn during a powerboat crash which killed a woman and child

    • May 8, 2024

    An investigation into the deaths of a woman and a child following a powerboat accident has found that killcords and lifejackets were not in use when the boat lost control

    A RIB which was involved in the Seadogz RIB crash

    Fatal Seadogz RIB crash in Southampton Water was “an accident waiting to happen”

    • December 14, 2023

    The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has concluded that a fatal RIB accident, which killed a teenager, "would likely not have happened had the trip been conducted in line with industry…

    Andrew Ashman and Sarah Young. Credit: onEdition

    Clipper Race responds to publication of report into fatal accidents

    • April 13, 2017

    The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into two fatal accidents in the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

    Karen returning to Ardglass – damage evident on port side. Image courtesy of Ross Boats Ltd

    Report reveals what happened when submarine snagged trawler

    • October 13, 2016

    Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents criticises Royal Navy's 'reluctance' to engage in an investigation into the collision between a dived Royal Navy submarine and the trawler Karen, east of Ardglass,…

    Vector 40R powerboat accident

    100mph powerboat crash in Southampton Water – report findings

    • February 24, 2016

    A Marine Accident Investigation Branch report has been published into a high-speed powerboat crash at the Hamble River entrance, which seriously injured a teenager.

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    MAIB condemns ship’s failure to stop after collision

    • October 1, 2010

    Crew ignored mayday calls and altered documents

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