Maritime Incidents Investigations

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When ships go pop, bang and woosh, we have to work out why.  Extraordinary stories of maritime incidents.

We investigate fires, arson and terrorism on vessels from 27 to 1,000 feet from around the world and determine who has to pick up the tab.

Dr James Kelman, an expert in combustion technology and turbulent flames who specialises in marine industry fire investigation will give us a fascinating insight into his role and the incidents he has been called on to examine. 

Date and Time: Saturday 7th February 2026, Doors open at 18:00, dinner at 18:45, talk starts at 20:00.

Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling.

Free car parking at the Club.

Download directions to the Club here.

What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.

Open to: Members of the CA, CS and RHYC and to non-members.

Guests: Members are encouraged to bring one guest each at the member's rate, just book your guest as an additional member when booking your place.

Non-Members: Additional guests of members, and also non-members, are welcome to attend at the non-member's rate.

If you find any difficulty with booking online please call the RH Club Office on 01473 780319 to make a telephone booking. Office hours normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.

Talk Organiser: Bram van der Have

Contact: Catriona Essenhigh, Suffolk@theca.org.uk