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Amending legislation ensuring watercraft accidents are investigated by MAIB
Seeks views on amending legislation to ensure accidents involving watercraft are investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Invites comment on amending the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023. The order is being amended to:
- ensure accidents involving watercraft (any recreational vessel with a motor installed such as a personal watercraft) can be investigated by the MAIB
- correct minor drafting defects within the order
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