Flyer The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty
Investigation (BSU)

General information on the activities of Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU)

On the basis of numerous international conventions the Federal Republic of Germany as many other countries has a duty to conduct an investigation into accidents associated with the operation of a seagoing vessel (marine casualty). The purpose of the investigation is to enhance safety of shipping by learning from the incident.

Flyer Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) (PDF, 439KB, Barrier-free file)