Following a consultation, BSS Management Committee has decided that new BSS requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats will be introduced next April
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Red Funnel ferry collision: Sunken yacht recovered
The yacht was hit by the Red Funnel Red Falcon ferry on Sunday 21 October and is now in a boatyard awaiting inspection by the MAIB as part of their investigation into the collision
British Marine urges its members to check their throw bag rescue lines
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety warning following the discovery of defective throw bag rescue lines at a rowing club
MAIB releases report on the grounding of bulk carrier Muros
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a report on the grounding of Muros which ran aground off the Norfolk coast in December 2016
Sea pilot crushed to death between two boats was over the alcohol limit
An investigation into the death of the Port of London Authority sea pilot reveals his blood contained 122mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood on the day the accident
Cargo ship runs aground off the Margate coast
The Islay Trader, which was carrying a cargo of broken glass, ran aground near Margate Harbour in Kent before being re-floated
Man dies after fishing boat capsizes off Plymouth; two are rescued
Investigators have confirmed that a fisherman, who went missing after his boat capsized off Plymouth, has died
Cyber security code of practice for ships released
The UK's Department of Transport is warning that more needs to be done to address cyber security in the maritime industry
Cheeki Rafiki: A boat designed for disabled sailors is to be named in memory of Cheeki Rafiki sailor, James Male.
Male's parents, Graham and Lorraine, have played a major role in fundraising for the new wheelchair accessible powerboat, the Coulam Wheelyboat V20, which has been designed by The Wheelyboat Trust
Fit a carbon monoxide detector: MAIB warning after fatality
The MAIB is urging all boaters to fit carbon monoxide detectors or alarms to their vessels following the death of Ray Milton at Cardiff Yacht Club
Lifejackets worn in tragic Louisa accident, in which three men died, also used by Caledonian MacBrayne, company confirms
Caledonian MacBrayne has requested the advice of the MCA after confirming that it also uses the lifejackets worn by the three men who lost their lives in the crab boat Louisa accident
Safety warning issued after fatal boiler explosion on the Manhattan Bridge container ship
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety warning following an investigation into the explosion on the Manhattan Bridge, which left one man dead and another treated for burns
Tripper boat Surprise grounded off the Isles of Scilly due to lack of passage planning
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch also found that the issuing of local boatman's licenses by the Council of the Isle of Scilly "lacked rigour"
Reminder to regularly check electrical equipment after Ardent II goes up in flames
The three crew on board the fishing boat, Ardent II, managed to escape the fire after one crew member smelt burning plastic and saw black smoke on his way to the bathroom
Navigational error blamed for Royal Iris ferry grounding
The Mersey ferry, Royal Iris, hit the submerged remains of a mooring dolphin near to the entrance of the Manchester Ship Canal at Eastham in July last year resulting in the evacuation of 66 passengers
New boat safety advice after woman crushed in collision in Scotland
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued new boat safety advice following an investigation into a crash between two RIBS in the Firth of Forth
Warnings to wear life jackets and always carry a knife after fatal accident in Hartlepool
Lee Renney died after he became entangled in gear and was dragged overboard from the fishing boat Pauline Mary. He was not wearing a life jacket or carrying a knife
Mechanical failure blamed for Hythe Pier ferry crash
An investigation has concluded that mechanical failure within the Uriah Heap’s hydraulic circuit resulted in the Southampton-Hythe ferry crashing into the pier, destroying the wheel house
Family launches Emily’s Code to try and save lives at sea
The parents of the 14-year-old, who drowned after her extra-large lifejacket became snagged on a sinking speedboat, are campaigning for new legislation.
Masters fined after collision on the River Humber in thick fog
An investigation by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency found the accident was caused by a "catalogue of failures" by the masters of the two boats