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Two fishermen wearing life-jackets have been dramatically rescued from their liferaft by a passing fishing vessel after their vessel capsized off Prawle Point.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Announces a doubling of government financial support for maritime training.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Doubling support to £30 million a year will enable the annual intake of SMarT cadets to rise from 750 to 1,200.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during December 2017 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
A fisherman with over 40 years experience has been sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for two years after pleading guilty to offences under the Merchant Shipping Act.
Re-launch of the MCA cold water shock campaign this Christmas to highlight the dangers of drinking near water.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that fifteen foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during November 2017 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The coastguard helicopter was in action twice within the hour on Sunday 5 November, first to Beinn Pharlagain, onto Buachaille Etive Mòr.
Coastguard search and rescue helicopter at St Athan rescuing two women from Nash Point in South Wales after they got cut off by the rising tide.
Water rescue charities receive funding for rescue equipment to keep UK rivers and seas safe.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2017 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
MCA official letter of recognition David Store Management Ltd product for updating paper chart and nautical publications using dedicated Compass V1.0
Dramatic rescue of climber on Isle of Skye.
Injured fisherman airlifted by coastguard to Singleton hospital in Swansea.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2017 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling sets out the future for the UK’s shipping industries.
Shipping Minister John Hayes opens London Stock Exchange in honour of London International Shipping Week 2017.
Benefits announced for ships flying the Red Ensign (also known as Red Duster) flag.
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