The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said in a statement published on 21 August 2026 that its preliminary assessment of Ocean Way identified no new safety issues. On that basis, the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents decided not to conduct a safety investigation, the branch said.

The MAIB said the decision was made in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026. The statement did not provide further details about the vessel, the circumstances examined or the findings behind the assessment.

The announcement was framed as an update on the preliminary assessment rather than the conclusion of a full investigation.