Marine Casualty Reports from the MCIB
Donegal Skipper May Have Become Ill or Got Trapped Below in his Own Fishing Vessel, MCIB Report Says
25th February 2022 MCIB
A 75-year old skipper may have become ill or got trapped in his own fishing vessel when finishing a day’s work close to the Donegal coast, according to the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB). The MCIB report into the death…
Department of Transport Examining MCIB Fire Safety Recommendation for Charter Boats
1st February 2022 MCIB
The Department of Transport is examining the recommendation from the Marine Casualty Investigation Board that new regulations should be made to govern the safe use of recreational craft used for commercial purposes, which should include mandatory fire detection on vessels…
Marine Notice Highlights Safety Advisories Following MCIB Report on Fatal Incident Involving FV Myia
29th January 2022 Safety
The Department of Transport has issued a reminder of a number of Marine Notices regarding safety at sea, following the recommendations of a report into a fatal incident involving a fishing boat near Galway city 15 months ago. As previously…
Mandatory Fire Detection on Hire Vessels Should be "Considered" After Potentially Serious Incident, MCIB Report Says
18th January 2022 MCIB
Mandatory fire detection on charter vessels should be “considered” by the Minister for Transport, according to a Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report into a potentially serious incident on the River Shannon. Four people who had charted an inland cruising…
Pair Trawler Which Sank With Four Crew All Safely Rescued Issued No Alert, MCIB Report Notes
30th December 2021 MCIB
A fishing vessel which sank off the Wexford coast last January should have issued a “Pan Pan” alert, a report by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has noted. Four crew on board the FV Aztec were transferred successfully to…
An investigation into the death of a Galway fisherman who became entangled in gear off Salthill last year has found the weather deteriorated “significantly” after the vessel which he fished with his father left the harbour. Tom Oliver (37), a…
Transport Minister Welcomes Bill to Support Governance & Independence of Marine Casualty Investigation Board
11th November 2021 MCIB
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has today (Thursday 11 November) announced the publication of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021, which provides for a number of amendments to the legislation that underpins the Marine Casualty Investigation Board…
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Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) Call for Applications for Appointment as MCIB Investigator
2nd November 2021 MCIB
The MCIB was established in 2002 under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000. The purpose of the MCIB is to investigate marine casualties with a view to learning lessons to prevent them happening again. It is not…
MCIB Report into Kayaking Incident Last Year off Dalkey Critical of Organisational Factors
29th October 2021 MCIB
An investigation into an incident where a party of 15 kayakers encountered difficulties during a round trip from Bulloch harbour to Dalkey island on Dublin Bay last September has found that “disregard for Met Éireann forecasts” contributed to a decision…
Lifejackets Reminder for Fishing Crews Following Report on Scallop Boat Sinking Incident That Cost Two Lives
29th August 2021 Fishing
The Department of Transport has issued a new Marine Notice on the correct use of lifejackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs) on fishing vessels. It follows the report earlier this month from the Maritime Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) into the…
Seafarers Reminded of Importance of Passage Planning Following Report on ‘Loa Zour’ Rescue
3rd April 2021 MCIB
The latest Marine Notice from the Department of Transport reminds seafarers of the important of passage planning and regular weather forecast checks during voyages. It comes following the recommendations in the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report into the rescue…
Public Consultation Launched For Review of How Marine Accidents Are Investigated in Ireland
29th March 2021 MCIB
The Department of Transport has launched a public consultation on matters relating to an independent review of the current organisational structures underpinning marine casualty investigation in Ireland. The move follows Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s promise earlier this year to undertake…
Boaters Reminded to Brush Up on ‘Rules of the Road’ for Seafarers Following Disputed MCIB Report
2nd February 2021 Offshore
A collision involving a yacht and a tanker in August 2019 has prompted a reminder for boaters to brush up on the “rules of the road” for seafarers in the Department of Transport’s latest Marine Notice. The 38ft yacht Medi…
Ryan to Undertake "Fundamental Review" of Structures for Marine Investigations
30th January 2021 MCIB
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan says he plans a review of how marine accidents are investigated which should take “several months”. Addressing an Oireachtas Transport and Networks Communications committee on Friday (Jan 29), Mr Ryan said that the the “fundamental…
Report on Fishing Vessel Fire Prompts Reminder on Safety Provisions in Code of Practice
25th January 2021 MCIB
The latest Marine Notice from the Department of Transport brings the attention of fishing boat owners, skippers and crew to the safety provisions of the Code of Practice for fishing vessels less than 15m length overall. It follows the publication…
A new report submitted to the Oireachtas has slammed the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) as “not fit for purpose”, according to the Irish Examiner. Capt Neil Forde of maritime consultancy Marine Hazard Ltd claims that the MCIB has not…
