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What is Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau?

Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau (ESIB) is permanent and independent body under Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. 

The objective of ESIB is to improve transportation safety through professional and independent investigation of accidents and serious incidents in maritime, aviation and railway sector. 

ESIB carries out the following safety investigations:

  • safety investigation of a very serious ship accident, a serious ship accident based on a preliminary assessment decision and, in case of justified interest, any other ship accident or dangerous incident;
  • safety investigation of a accidents, serious incidents and incidents within civil aviation;
  • safety investigation of a railway accident, serious accident and incident.

The aim of the investigation is to determine the causes of the accidents and systemic safety deficiencies and deliver safety recommendations based on investigation findings. The ESIB does not appoint any blame or liability.
The investigations are carried out in accordance with Estonian laws, EU regulations and international treaties.