The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said in a statement published on 12 August 2026 that it had carried out a preliminary assessment into the circumstances of the death of a crew member from Hebridean Princess in June 2026.

Following that assessment, the MAIB said it was unable to determine that the crew member's death was connected to the operation of the vessel. Under the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026, the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents therefore decided not to conduct a safety investigation, the branch said.

The statement did not give further details about the crew member or the circumstances of the death. The decision concerns only whether a safety investigation would proceed.