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Sail Fast - Sail Safe

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Global Consolidated Sailing Incident Database

Below you will find important inquiries from sailing incidents from around the world.  These incident review board findings provide the basis for safety standards, often found in the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSRs).  Thanks to World Sailing, US Sailing, UK MIAB, and Australian Sailing.  


Key Role in Maritime Safety

  1. Accurate Incident Documentation: Maritime reports provide a detailed and objective account of the incident, including the timeline of events, actions taken by the crew, and environmental conditions at the time of the incident. This precise documentation is crucial for safety investigations and subsequent analyses.
  2. Basis for Investigations and Safety Improvements: By clearly identifying the causes and contributory factors of incidents, the maritime report enables regulatory bodies, such as the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's (MAIB) in the UK or its equivalents, to formulate recommendations aimed at preventing the recurrence of such events. These recommendations can influence regulatory changes, adjustments in navigation practices, and the evolution of training and equipment standards onboard.


Contribution to the Continuous Improvement of Safety Practices

  1. Training and Preparation: Maritime reports are often used as educational material in maritime training, helping future mariners learn from real situations. They serve to illustrate the consequences of decisions at sea and reinforce the importance of compliance with safety procedures.
  2. Innovation and Technology: Data accumulated from maritime reports can encourage the development of new safety technologies and equipment. For instance, improvements in ship design or the development of early warning systems for collisions could be initiated based on trends and recurring issues identified in these reports.
  3. Safety Policies and Regulations: Lessons learned from maritime reports directly influence maritime safety policies. They help shape stricter and more effective regulations that ensure maritime operations adhere to the highest safety standards, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents.

Gunga Din Inquiry Report (pdf)

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Solution Inquiry Report (pdf)

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2013-Islands-Race-Report (pdf)

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safety_us_sailing_inquiry_rambler (pdf)

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NBR-Morgan-of-Marietta-Report-10242022-FINAL (pdf)

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Morpheus-Report-2019 (pdf)

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Farallones-Report-FINAL (pdf)

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Ensenada-Report-FINAL (pdf)

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safety_us_sailing_CYC_Redacted (pdf)

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Finister (pdf)

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1998 Sydney Hobart (pdf)

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Report-on-the-capsize-of-Big-Hairy (pdf)

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Lincoln Week Regatta Fatality (pdf)

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Clipper CV30 MOB (pdf)

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Alliance, Ceilidh, Banter Inquiry Report 20250223 (pdf)

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Sailing Incident Reports

CV21 Clipper Race 2 deaths (pdf)

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1979 Fastnet Raace Inquiry (pdf)

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The_Helmsman_2015 (pdf)

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RP 52 Fire - Crew Rescue (pdf)

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rudder failure Sydney Hobart (pdf)

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Nexba-Report-23-Jul-2023 (pdf)

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loss of sailing Vessel ESSENCE (pdf)

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Capela Loss of Keel Crew Rescued (pdf)

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Vestus on the rocks Volvo Ocean race (pdf)

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excaliber loss of Keel Fatalities (pdf)

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the Big Bay Race fatality (pdf)

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Adams Den - Drowning Heavy Weather (pdf)

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Ferry Yacht Race 50 Beneteau Sinks (pdf)

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Prodigy 2 Sinking Poland (pdf)

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Imoca 60 Collsion Boris Herrmann (pdf)

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Sailing Incident Reports

Salona 37 Sinking - Collision (pdf)

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Showtime Collision - Hobart return (pdf)

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RORC Fastnet Race Jamareeh J120 keel failure water ingres (pdf)

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Someton YC Medical emergency on the Water (pdf)

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vendée Globe - Initiatives Coeur – IMOCA 60 – keel collision (pdf)

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Dauphin Island Race (pdf)

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Morning Dew (pdf)

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Cheeki Rafeeki 2015 (pdf)

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LiquidVortexReport (pdf)

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maib-tyger_of_london_web (pdf)

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Capsize Concordia Canada (pdf)

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Offshore Incidents Recorded 16 June 2022 –22 July 2023 (pdf)

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Gunga-Din-Inquiry-Report-20250322 (pdf)

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