The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into a man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Sea Eagle (AH18), south-east of Montrose, Scotland, on 20 December 2025, resulting in one presumed fatality. The report was published on 20 August 2026, the branch said at the time.

According to the MAIB, the report sets out what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. The agency did not disclose further findings in its announcement. The report itself is available through the link the branch provided.

The MAIB gave telephone-only media enquiry numbers, one for office hours and one for out-of-hours contact.