MMO publishes notice of reported boulder positions in the Southern North Sea
The Marine Management Organisation has published a statement informing the fishing industry and other sea users of reported boulder positions in the Southern North Sea.
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MAIB interim report: extreme wind and critical heel blamed in Bayesian sinking
The MAIB’s interim report into the loss of the UK‑registered sailing yacht Bayesian states extreme wind knocked the vessel over on 19 August 2024. Once the yacht heeled beyond 70 degrees the situation was assessed as irrecoverable; seven people died.
EU Council approves four-directive maritime safety package to widen investigations and pollution rules
The Council of the European Union on 18 November 2024 adopted four revised directives that extend accident-investigation powers to some small fishing vessels, broaden the scope of pollution rules and update flag- and port-state oversight, with a 30-month transposition deadline for Member States.