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By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness.
New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
New rules which will bring the safety of older passenger ships in line with modern standards fit for the 21st century are now in force for the UK.
Mariners now have the option to use another type of safety communications system.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of November after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during October after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Adebayo "The Beast" Akinfenwa fronts Coast Clever film to educate the public on the dangers of the coastline.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during September after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
New arrangements for disposing of redundant marine pyrotechnics, known as flares, are being rolled out by the pleasure vessel industry.
Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of August after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Recipients of the 2022 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training subsidies for cadets and ratings.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during July 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
A commitment to driving forward public safety has led the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to sign a new contract which will see even more innovation in search and rescue.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during June 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Launch of the MCA’s new digital tool designed to support seafarers’ health and wellbeing and address the pressing issue of wellbeing at sea.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during May 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Reducing the numbers of deaths in the fishing industry, keeping people safe on-board ships, and continuing to drive forward greener maritime are all featured in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Business Plan for the coming…
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