UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has updated its data, revealing a total number of 1,521 marine occurrences during 2025, compared to 1,510 in 2024 and 1,586 in 2023.
Merchant vessels overview
According to the MAIB overview, of the total 1,521 occurrences, 880 concerned merchant vessels. Of the total 880, 596 marine incidents were reported. In addition, 249 incidents were classified as less serious, 30 were considered serious, and 5 were categorized as very serious, involving significant consequences such as loss of life, vessel loss, or major environmental impact.

