The MCIB commenced investigations into eight marine casualties in 2020. A total of four people lost their lives in three of the marine casualties under investigation involving fishing vessels. The Board appreciates the great loss and distress caused to all those bereaved by, and involved in, these events. A further 47 incidents were considered by the Board which involved cooperation between the MCIB and the accident investigation bodies of other states. These incidents were considered to be minor in nature and not warranting investigation by the MCIB or were incidents where investigations were being conducted by the flag state.

[Note: alcohol is mentioned twice in the report]