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UK marine branch appoints chief inspector of accidents
Rob Loder has been promoted to chief inspector at the MAIB, replacing Andrew Moll who has retired from the MAIB after 21 years of service
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has promoted Rob Loder to chief inspector, replacing Andrew Moll, who has retired after 21 years of service.
The UK government’s branch investigates marine accidents in territorial waters, those involving UK-flagged ships and those under associated registries.
Mr Loder joined the MAIB in 2020 as an inspector, progressed to principal inspector and became deputy chief inspector before taking up his current role. He brings a wealth of experience to the chief inspector position, having worked as an engineer officer on board tankers, cable layers, ferries and superyachts, before moving into fleet management, ship repair and project management.
“Andrew Moll leaves behind a remarkable legacy, and I am determined to build on the MAIB’s globally recognised reputation for rigorous, independent investigation,” said Mr Loder.
“Working alongside the rest of the team at the MAIB, I am committed to ensuring our work continues to drive meaningful improvements in safety across the maritime sector.”
In February, the MAIB issued a safety bulletin after completing its investigation into the loss of two lives in a Scottish tugboat accident.
A video explains the factors contributing to the capsize and loss of tugboat Biter on 24 February 2023, while it was assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess.
The MAIB also published a report and safety recommendations after investigating the fatal collision of Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Polesie and Isle of Man-registered general cargo ship Verity within the German Bight traffic separation scheme, highlighting the risks of ignoring IMO regulations.
Also this year, the MAIB issued safety recommendations following its report into why 2016-built Suezmax tanker Apache collided with 10-m stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, in April 2024. In its report, the MAIB described the failure by both vessels to take effective collision-avoidance action in line with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
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