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Even with all the advancements of technology in the industry, maritime accidents still take place at
the sea. Dedicated bodies have been formed to investigate such unfortunate accidents at the sea
in order to find the real reasons behind their occurrence. These organizations or units produce
reports and case studies based on their investigations and distribute them to the maritime
fraternity for education and training purpose, apart from other legal proceedings.
Maritime accident investigation reports and case studies are often used as valuable resources for
educating maritime professionals regarding various reasons that lead to fatal accidents at the sea.
Learning from others mistakes to enhance personal and ship safety is extremely essential.
Mentioned below are seven such online resources which offer maritime accident investigation
reports, case studies, safety tips and much more. These websites must be read by maritime
professionals of all ranks and departments.
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1. Maritime Accident
Bob Couttie’s Maritime Accident Casebook is a popular resource featuring maritime accident
reports, case studies, and podcasts. The website offer interesting details on how accidents take
place at sea and what should be done to avoid them. This is a mustread website for everyone
belonging to the maritime industry.
2. Cargo Law
Cargo law is also an interesting website which features all major accidents from the global
transportation industry. The website’s photo gallery lists several maritime accidents with reports,
investigation details, and other important resources.
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MARS stands for Mariner’s Alerting and Reporting Scheme run by the Nautical Institue. These
hfree marine casualty reports contain valuable insights from recent maritime accidents and mishaps
onboard ships. MARS reports are an important tool for risk assessment and training ship’s crew.
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4. European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) offers summaries and safety recommendations
from marine investigation reports involving ships. An important reference on maritime accidents
from a variety of categories, the website offers downloadable reports with summary and safety
recommendations.
5. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)
Marine Accident Investigation Branch is a unit of Department of Transport, UK dedicated to finding
causes and circumstances of marine accidents at sea. The website offers investigation report,
safety studies, and much more. All information is free to access.
6. Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB)
Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) offers investigation reports in PDF format with all
important details that lead to such unfortunate events. The MCIB reports and investigates
maritime casualties and provides annual reports for the same.
7. Danish Maritime Investigation Board (DMIB)
Danish Maritime Investigation Board (DMIB) is an independent unit under the Danish Ministry of
Business and Growth. The unit annually investigates around 140 vessels involved with maritime
accidents and offers reports on them.
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Maritime NewZealand
Maritime NewZealand also offers accident and investigation reports involving different types of
vessels.
Do you know any other important maritime accident case studies resource? Let us know in the
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Raunek Kantharia is a marine engineer turned maritime writer and professional blogger.
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Capt ZEROUAL says
FEBRUARY 7, 2015 AT 10:21 PM
You can add also:
the Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation. BSU Germany.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
BEAMER FRANCE.
Sam Ghawbar says
FEBRUARY 9, 2015 AT 1:57 AM
A professional reporting Centre is the Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre. It reports
marine incidents occur in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean. Please advertise it so
mariners who pass the area can get possible assistance and warnings!
Okeloh says
APRIL 30, 2015 AT 4:45 PM
What is the marine terminology for accident prone areas the way you refer to blackspots in
road safety?
Captain HCG (Eng) stelios bellas says
MARCH 26, 2016 AT 12:16 AM
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OCTOBER 2, 2016 AT 7:59 PM
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Yes I’s my be real incident at sea. Probably this is human error.
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