When a billionaire's boat suddenly sinks, the investigator's work begins
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Hi Reader,
It’s been a busy week here at Emergency Services Times. We just wrapped up our October webinar series with a very popular session on the future of fire prevention. If you missed it, don’t worry it’s available on demand on our Crowdcast channel, so feel free to catch up before our next series starts in November.
This week, we also take a closer look at the work of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. During this year’s Emergency Services Show, I had the opportunity to speak with Inspector Adrian Lambert . We talked about the challenges of investigating accidents overseas and the crucial role the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) plays in keeping our waters safe. Have a read below...
Lanna Deamer , Deputy Editor of Emergency Services Times
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STORY OF THE WEEK
When a billionaire’s boat suddenly sinks, the investigator’s work begins
Adrian Lambert of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) outlines the challenges of investigating the sinking of the UK-registered yacht Bayesian in foreign waters and the vital role of international collaboration...
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WEEKEND READING
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